Professor – Media Studies

Woxsen University; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Hyderabad seeks a Professor of Media Studies to guide curriculum innovation and mentor faculty and students. The role requires a Ph.D. in a relevant field, a strong publication record, and 10–15 years of academic experience. The candidate will deliver courses, lead research, secure funding, and represent the institution in national and international academic platforms.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Media Studies or related field from a reputed institution.
• 10–15 years of academic experience with a record of research excellence.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum design and academic leadership.

Responsibilities

• Deliver courses in Media Studies and related domains.
• Lead curriculum development for emerging media fields.
• Supervise student research and capstone projects.
• Mentor junior faculty and contribute to academic quality enhancement.
• Produce high‑impact research and publish consistently in Scopus/ABDC‑indexed journals, edited volumes, and reputable media journals.
• Lead or participate in research projects on digital platforms, algorithms, and society; media influence, cognition, and behaviour; and communication technologies and public discourse.
• Secure external research funding, grants, and partnerships where possible.
• Represent Woxsen at international conferences, symposiums, and policy forums.
• Build partnerships with media houses, digital platforms, creative studios, and communication agencies.
• Facilitate student internships, industry projects, and media labs.
• Contribute to school‑level and university‑level committees.
• Drive academic events—workshops, conferences, speaker series, exhibitions.
• Strengthen Woxsen’s reputation as a leading centre for media research and creative innovation.

Skills

Curriculum design

Media research

Academic leadership

Digital storytelling

Student mentoring

Visual Communication

Technology-driven Media Research

Education

Ph.D. in Media Studies or related field

Job description

Position Overview

Professor of Media Studies will lead curriculum innovation, guide research clusters, mentor faculty and students, and represent Woxsen in national and international academic ecosystems. The role requires expertise in digital media ecosystems, communication theory, cultural studies, media psychology, visual communication, or technology-driven media research.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Media Studies, Digital Media, Journalism, Communication, and related domains.
• Lead curriculum development aligned with emerging domains such as media psychology & persuasion dynamics, digital storytelling & interactive media, and social media analytics & digital cultures.
• Supervise student research, dissertations, and capstone projects.
• Mentor junior faculty and contribute to academic quality enhancement.
• Produce high‑impact research and publish consistently in Scopus/ABDC‑indexed journals, edited volumes, and reputable media journals.
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• Lead or participate in research projects on digital platforms, algorithms, and society; media influence, cognition, and behaviour; and communication technologies and public discourse.
• Secure external research funding, grants, and partnerships where possible.
• Represent Woxsen at international conferences, symposiums, and policy forums.
• Build partnerships with media houses, digital platforms, creative studios, and communication agencies.
• Facilitate student internships, industry projects, and media labs.
• Contribute to school‑level and university‑level committees.
• Drive academic events—workshops, conferences, speaker series, exhibitions.
• Strengthen Woxsen’s reputation as a leading centre for media research and creative innovation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Ph.D. in Media Studies, Journalism, Communication, Visual Studies, Film Studies, Cultural Studies, or related field from a reputed institution.
• Minimum 10–15 years of academic experience with a proven record of research excellence.
• Strong publication record in peer‑reviewed journals, books, or media research outputs.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum design and academic leadership.
• International exposure (teaching/research) is an added advantage.
• Experience with emerging media technologies, media labs, or digital storytelling platforms is highly desirable.