Assistant Professor Faculty Position in the Department of Journalism, with a focus on Livable and Resilient Cities
About The Position
The Department of Journalism at Boston University's College of Communication invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position focused on how artificial intelligence and emerging information technologies are reshaping journalism and the information systems that support civic engagement, government accountability, and community cohesion in urban environments. The role seeks a scholar whose work examines changing conditions of news production, circulation, and consumption. Possible areas of emphasis include newsroom and media workforce labor practices; legal and regulatory frameworks governing AI, data, and platforms; how local news organizations, public institutions, and community groups adapt; and the design, adoption, and implementation of technology tools in journalistic and civic settings. The position is part of Boston University's University-wide Livable and Resilient Cities cluster hire and major investment in convergent research. The cluster brings together scholarship across anthropology, biology, civic data science, environmental health, journalism, learning sciences, political science, sociology, and urban affairs to advance approaches to healthier, more equitable, and adaptable cities. Boston University's Department of Journalism is a public-facing communication leader focused on information and storytelling's critical role in society. Located within a major research university and urban environment, the department offers a setting for scholarship on social, political, environmental, and technological forces shaping contemporary cities. Faculty research and teaching engage community engagement, media and democracy, public policy, data journalism, civic information ecosystems, and communication of complex societal challenges.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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