Assistant Professor in Media Studies

Penn State University(6 months ago)

University Park, PAOnsiteFull TimeJunior$29,600 - $40,978 (estimated)Film Production and Media Studies (Media Studies)

About this role

Penn State’s Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Film Production and Media Studies, starting August 2026. The position is centered on Media Studies with an emphasis on the Media Effects track and includes engagement with the Media Effects Research Lab (MERL). The role is based at the University Park campus in State College, Pennsylvania.

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Required Skills

Media Effects
Health Communication
Science Communication
Social Science Research
Teaching
Graduate Teaching
Undergraduate Teaching
Research Lab
Collaborative Research
Media Studies

Qualifications

PhD in Communications

About Penn State University

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Penn State (The Pennsylvania State University) is a top-ranked, public land‑grant research university founded in 1855 with a multi-campus system led by its flagship at University Park. It provides undergraduate, graduate, professional, and online degree programs across a wide range of disciplines while supporting extensive research, extension, and public-service activities. The university is known for its large-scale research and innovation, global education initiatives, and strong industry and alumni networks. Students and partners choose Penn State for its academic breadth, research resources, and statewide and international reach.

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