Assistant Professor / Associate Professor of Journalism in Data Science and Quantitative Methods

American University • Washington, DC

1d • $95,000 - $124,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Journalism in the School of Communication at American University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position beginning August 1, 2027. Applicants should have a PhD or an anticipated PhD completion by August 1, 2027, in the field(s) of Data Science, Quantitative Methods, or other relevant fields. Candidates should be effective teachers and must be strongly committed to excellence in research, creative, or relevant professional work. We welcome applications from candidates engaged in high-quality scholarship in areas including data science and quantitative methods. Teaching specialization in these fields is preferred, though other areas will be considered. In addition to scholarship and teaching, responsibilities will include participation in division, school and university service.

Requirements

• PhD or an anticipated PhD completion by August 1, 2027, in the field(s) of Data Science, Quantitative Methods, or other relevant fields.
• Effective teachers.
• Strongly committed to excellence in research, creative, or relevant professional work.
• Engaged in high-quality scholarship in areas including data science and quantitative methods.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching specialization in data science and quantitative methods is preferred, though other areas will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Teaching specialization in data science and quantitative methods is preferred.
• Participation in division, school and university service.

Benefits

• Salary and benefits are competitive.
• AU offers a competitive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree