Computational Social Scientist for Tenure Track faculty position in AI Media

Penn State University • University Park, PA

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About The Position

The Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State seeks an outstanding faculty member for a tenure-track position at the associate or full rank. We seek a Computational Social Scientist employing quantitative or mixed methods to conduct empirical research on the social and psychological processes and effects of engaging with AI-based media and communication. This position's tenure home will be in the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications and will also involve a joint position in Penn State's Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS). The specific department within Communications will be determined upon appointment for the successful candidate, based on their teaching experience and interests. The Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications has four departments: Advertising/Public Relations; Film Production and Media Studies; Journalism; and Telecommunications. The successful candidate's departmental affiliation will be determined based on the candidate's teaching experience. The successful candidate will also be eligible for appointment to the College's graduate-program faculty. The College offers a Ph.D. program, and M.A. program and an M.P.S. program, and is considering additional offerings. More information on the College's graduate programs can be found at: https://www.bellisario.psu.edu/graduate. The ICDS is home to advanced interdisciplinary computation and data-enabled collaborative science at Penn State. ICDS fosters both high-impact computational and data science methodologies as well as their applications to address a broad range of scientific and societal challenges, multifaceted models, and their societal impacts. ICDS supports a vibrant community of scholars, which includes more than 45 co-hired faculty and over 5,000 users with access to ICDS's advanced research computing infrastructure called Roar and a cadre of technical experts, research scientists, and engineers.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in communication or other social sciences.
• A record of publishing and grant-supported work.
• Evidence of a substantial record of advanced research.
• Leadership in the candidate's field of specialization.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in teaching at the university level.
• Familiarity with interdisciplinary research methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct empirical research on the social and psychological processes and effects of engaging with AI-based media and communication.
• Teach courses within the Communications department.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams associated with the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS).
• Publish research findings and secure grant funding.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Tuition discounts (75% discount for spouse and children).
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree