Georgia Tech
Assistant Professor of Digital Media:Media Studies/Digital Studies
Georgia Tech, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Overview
Georgia Tech invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Media Studies with a specialization in Digital Studies. We seek candidates primarily engaged with the disciplinary community of Media Studies, with interest or expertise in critical perspectives on digital media, social media, interactive digital narrative, digital humanities, and/or algorithmic/AI studies, rooted in humanities and/or social science perspectives. Teaching and mentoring students is expected. Location
Atlanta, Georgia Department Information
The School of Literature, Media, and Communication (LMC) is a multi-disciplinary unit with over 80 full-time faculty and postdoctoral fellows, 500 undergraduate majors and minors, and 100 graduate students. It offers B.S. degrees in Literature, Media, and Communication and in Computational Media; M.S. degrees in Digital Media, Human Computer Interaction, and Global Media and Cultures; and a Ph.D. in Digital Media. It also hosts undergraduate minors and interdisciplinary minors across various fields. Job Summary
The School of Literature, Media, and Communication at the Georgia Institute of Technology invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Media Studies with a specialization in Digital Studies. Applicants should be engaged with the disciplinary community of Media Studies and have interest or expertise in digital media, social media, interactive digital narrative, digital humanities, and/or algorithmic/AI studies. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to teaching and mentoring students. Responsibilities
The successful candidate is expected to engage in research and publication appropriate to an R1 institution, teach two courses (undergraduate and/or graduate) per semester, advise MS and PhD candidates in Digital Media, and provide service to the school, college, institute, and profession. Required Qualifications
PhD in Digital Media, Media Studies, Digital Studies, or a closely related field An earned doctorate is required by the start of the appointment Preferred Qualifications
Interest in collaborating with colleagues in related fields, including interdisciplinary centers such as IPAT (Institute for People and Technology) and cross-disciplinary school and college-level certificate programs Willingness to contribute service to the School of LMC Evidence of scholarly productivity and publication Student Success Criteria
To enable success across a large student body, candidates should possess: The ability to mentor and assist students interested in pursuing graduate education The ability to design and teach curricula that are responsive to a diverse student body The ability to adopt teaching strategies that support the learning and success of all students The ability to engage students in experiential learning activities and pedagogy that support student success The ability to engage in high-impact practices that support deep learning for student success Proposed Salary
Commensurate with experience within a salary range of $94,000-$110,000 Required Documents to Attach
Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, a description of teaching interests including advising/mentoring philosophy, and the names and contact information for at least three references. Apply Before Date
Priority deadline for applications is October 27, 2025, but the search will continue until the positions are filled. Contact Information
Requests for information may be directed to Andre Brock at abrock35@gatech.edu. USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia’s core values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. More details are available in USG policies online. Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Tech is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and policies. Other Information
This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card. This position will not travel. This position does not require security clearance. Background Check
Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. See the pre-employment screening policy for details.
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Georgia Tech invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Media Studies with a specialization in Digital Studies. We seek candidates primarily engaged with the disciplinary community of Media Studies, with interest or expertise in critical perspectives on digital media, social media, interactive digital narrative, digital humanities, and/or algorithmic/AI studies, rooted in humanities and/or social science perspectives. Teaching and mentoring students is expected. Location
Atlanta, Georgia Department Information
The School of Literature, Media, and Communication (LMC) is a multi-disciplinary unit with over 80 full-time faculty and postdoctoral fellows, 500 undergraduate majors and minors, and 100 graduate students. It offers B.S. degrees in Literature, Media, and Communication and in Computational Media; M.S. degrees in Digital Media, Human Computer Interaction, and Global Media and Cultures; and a Ph.D. in Digital Media. It also hosts undergraduate minors and interdisciplinary minors across various fields. Job Summary
The School of Literature, Media, and Communication at the Georgia Institute of Technology invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Media Studies with a specialization in Digital Studies. Applicants should be engaged with the disciplinary community of Media Studies and have interest or expertise in digital media, social media, interactive digital narrative, digital humanities, and/or algorithmic/AI studies. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to teaching and mentoring students. Responsibilities
The successful candidate is expected to engage in research and publication appropriate to an R1 institution, teach two courses (undergraduate and/or graduate) per semester, advise MS and PhD candidates in Digital Media, and provide service to the school, college, institute, and profession. Required Qualifications
PhD in Digital Media, Media Studies, Digital Studies, or a closely related field An earned doctorate is required by the start of the appointment Preferred Qualifications
Interest in collaborating with colleagues in related fields, including interdisciplinary centers such as IPAT (Institute for People and Technology) and cross-disciplinary school and college-level certificate programs Willingness to contribute service to the School of LMC Evidence of scholarly productivity and publication Student Success Criteria
To enable success across a large student body, candidates should possess: The ability to mentor and assist students interested in pursuing graduate education The ability to design and teach curricula that are responsive to a diverse student body The ability to adopt teaching strategies that support the learning and success of all students The ability to engage students in experiential learning activities and pedagogy that support student success The ability to engage in high-impact practices that support deep learning for student success Proposed Salary
Commensurate with experience within a salary range of $94,000-$110,000 Required Documents to Attach
Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, a description of teaching interests including advising/mentoring philosophy, and the names and contact information for at least three references. Apply Before Date
Priority deadline for applications is October 27, 2025, but the search will continue until the positions are filled. Contact Information
Requests for information may be directed to Andre Brock at abrock35@gatech.edu. USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia’s core values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. More details are available in USG policies online. Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Tech is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and policies. Other Information
This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card. This position will not travel. This position does not require security clearance. Background Check
Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. See the pre-employment screening policy for details.
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