Assistant Professor - Audiovisual Media & Sound Studies

The Department of Humanities, Arts, & Film (HAF) at the University of South Florida seeks to fill a 9-month, full-time, and tenure-earning position for an Assistant Professor of Audiovisual Media & Sound Studies. Expected start date is August 7, 2027. Salary is negotiable.

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and USF Health. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report recognized USF with its highest overall ranking in university history, as a top 50 public university for the seventh consecutive year and as one of the top 15 best values among all public universities in the nation. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in the highest tier, placing it as one of the top 16 medical schools in the nation and inside the top 10 among public universities. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $750 million in research funding in 2025 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of nearly $10 billion for the state of Florida. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

The faculty member will teach interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate courses and advise MA student thesis projects.

A Ph. D. in film studies, music studies, media studies, cultural studies or related field from an accredited institution is required. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor. Applications from individuals who are ABD are considered, but the degree must be conferred by the appointment start date.

Preferred areas of expertise include the relationships between sounds and images in the context of analog and/or digital technologies; human and nonhuman soundscapes; national and transnational cultures; affect and emotion; and the social and cultural histories of viewing and listening techniques and practices.

When applying, please attach the following:

• Cover letter
• CV
• Names and contact information for three (3) references

At later stages of the review process candidates will be asked for additional materials, including sample syllabi.

Applications are due November 2, 2026.

Conclusion of this search is subject to final budget approval. According to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public. USF is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Institution. For disability accommodations, contact Meredith Donovan by email, cas-hcs@usf.edu, or phone, (813) 974-9380.