Postdoctoral Fellow

Tulane University•New Orleans, LA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Communication at Tulane University invites applications for an 18-month Postdoctoral Fellow in anticipation of a new center focused on the future of work. The Fellow will be an inaugural affiliate of that initiative. The appointment begins January 5, 2027, and carries a 2-2 teaching load, with protected research time and mentorship from departmental faculty. The Fellow will contribute to the intellectual groundwork of a center through their own scholarly agenda and teaching contributions. The position is primarily intended for researchers whose work can advance critical debates on how the future of work intersects with technology, society, politics, and/or culture, for example through digital employment or work platforms, emerging/new technologies, big data applications, influence campaigns and advertising, the political economy of attention, social media uses, or digital policy. Methodological approaches of all kinds are welcome.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Communication or a closely related discipline, conferred by the start date of the appointment.
Demonstrated research specialization in digital communication, influence, advertising, or a related area.
Evidence of scholarly productivity commensurate with career stage.
Ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate level.

Nice To Haves

Interest in contributing to the campus-wide conversations leading to the development of a new interdisciplinary center.
Experience with community-engaged or policy-relevant research is a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintain an active research agenda throughout the appointment.
Submit work for publication and participate in departmental colloquia and working groups.
Teach two courses per semester. One course will reflect the Fellow's own methodological expertise and research focus. The second will address contemporary trends in digital communication, media influence, advertising, or the changing landscape of information and persuasion.