Position DetailsPosition Information
Recruitment/Posting Title Tenured faculty position in Media Industries-Department of Journalism and Media Studies
Department Journalism & Media Studies
Salary Details Actual salary offer will be commensurate with experience. The minimum salary for a tenured distinguished professor at Rutgers is currently $129,596, for a tenured full professor is $95,764, and for a tenured associate professor is $84,950.
Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount programs
Posting Summary The Department of Journalism and Media Studies at Rutgers University's School of Communication and Information invites applications for an advanced Associate or Full Professor position in the area of Media Industries. We define media industries broadly, including news, music, technology, fashion, sports, and popular culture. The expected start date is September 1, 2027.
Some examples of (but not limited to) the types of scholarship that would fit the call include:
- Social, political and/or cultural implications for media of artificial intelligence
- Critical approaches to media and data infrastructures, platforms, and algorithms
- Creator economies (advocacy, activism, professionalization, uneven access)
- Political economy of emerging media
- Cultural policies and legislation (regulation, ethical issues, and intellectual property)
- Intersection of media industries with environmental issues and vulnerable populations
- Geopolitics and global media corporations
- Changes in social media, streaming, and/or immersive platforms
- Evolutions in the news industry and journalistic practices
- Media industries and audiences
- Media production hubs and urban transformations
- Promotion, media strategy, and social change
- Media labor dynamics
We are especially interested in scholars who study media industries in relation to power and inequality, particularly in the context of, but not limited to, gender/queer/disability studies. Having or building a network of industry/institutional connections is a plus.
Job ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities of tenured faculty members include undergraduate and graduate teaching assignments, an active program of research in the candidate's area of scholarly expertise, and service contributions in accordance with the university policy for tenured appointments.
We are seeking someone with leadership experience and/or interest in eventual departmental leadership.
Position Status Full Time
Posting Number 26FA0889
Posting Open Date 10/12/2026
Posting Close Date 12/24/2026
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant field and should have a demonstrated record of top-tier peer-reviewed publications and evidence of effective teaching.
Applicants should provide evidence of leadership in research, teaching, and service. Applicants should currently hold advanced Associate or Full Professor rank at their current institution.
Certifications/LicensesRequired Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesPreferred QualificationsEquipment UtilizedPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentStatementPosting Details
Special Instructions to Applicants Applications will only be accepted through the Rutgers website at
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/282312. Review of applications will begin on
November 15 and continue until the position is filled.
Candidates are asked to submit (1) a cover letter that articulates their fit to specific departmental and school-wide research and teaching foci, (2) a CV, and (3) the names and contact information of three references. NO LETTERS ARE REQUIRED AT THIS TIME.
Questions should be directed to search committee co-chairs Professor Amy Jordan, at
a.jordan@rutgers.edu, or Professor Jack Bratich, at
jbratich@rutgers.edu.
Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/282312
Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)
City New Brunswick
State NJ
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Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
