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Department:

School of Communication

Time Type:

Full time

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Job Description:

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.

Salary and benefits are competitive. The compensation range is $95,000-$115,000 for the rank of Assistant Professor and $105,000-124,000 for the rank of Associate Professor. Review of applications will begin immediately, but applications should be submitted by October 26, 2026, for best consideration. The review of applications will continue until the position is filled, subject to ongoing budgetary approval. Please submit applications online. Application materials sent over email will not be accepted or considered. Include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and up to three sample publications. Recommendation letters and evaluations of teaching will be requested at a later stage. Please contact the Faculty Affairs Coordinator, [contact details available in the full listing] , if you have any questions.

American University is a private institution within easy reach of the many centers of government, business, research, and the arts located within the nation’s capital. For more information about American University, visit www.american.edu.

Established in 1993, the School of Communication offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs www.american.edu/soc/. Learn more about the Public Communication division at www.american.edu/soc/communication.

Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options .

Other Details

• Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
  
  

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University

Department:

School of Communication

Time Type:

Full time

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Job Description:

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.

Salary and benefits are competitive. The compensation range is $95,000-$115,000 for the rank of Assistant Professor and $105,000-124,000 for the rank of Associate Professor. Review of applications will begin immediately, but applications should be submitted by October 26, 2026, for best consideration. The review of applications will continue until the position is filled, subject to ongoing budgetary approval. Please submit applications online. Application materials sent over email will not be accepted or considered. Include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and up to three sample publications. Recommendation letters and evaluations of teaching will be requested at a later stage. Please contact the Faculty Affairs Coordinator, [contact details available in the full listing] , if you have any questions.

American University is a private institution within easy reach of the many centers of government, business, research, and the arts located within the nation’s capital. For more information about American University, visit www.american.edu.

Established in 1993, the School of Communication offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs www.american.edu/soc/. Learn more about the Public Communication division at www.american.edu/soc/communication.

Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options .

Other Details

• Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.