Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Cinema and Media Studies
About the role
The Department of Cinema & Media Studies at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor in Global South media studies, with expertise in Latin American, African, and/or African diasporic media cultures. Subfields may include media industries, South‑South relations, sound studies, and reception studies. The successful candidate will teach two courses per semester (undergraduate and graduate) that expand the department’s geographic coverage and will rotate to teach a large introductory lecture in media studies. The department is housed within the School of Arts & Sciences, which includes the College of Arts and Sciences, the Graduate Division, and the College of Liberal and Professional Studies. Interdisciplinary research and collaboration are supported by Penn’s extensive resources, including the Offices of the Vice Provost for Faculty and Research, PennGlobal, Wellness at Penn, the Center for Teaching and Learning, the Penn Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships, and Penn Human Resources.
Qualifications
- Provide evidence of strong research potential (and media production experience, if relevant).
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching, advising, and mentoring a diverse student body at both graduate and undergraduate levels.
- Hold a doctorate in a relevant field by the time of appointment (July 1, 2027).
Application Materials
- Cover letter (750 words or less) addressing research and teaching.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Writing sample (8,000 words or less).
- Three confidential letters of recommendation.
Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
Contact: Davor Svetinović (he/him), Graduate Coordinator | Assistant to the Chair, davors@sas.upenn.edu or 215‑746‑3761 for questions regarding the application process.