"Humanistic and Critical Approaches to Artificial Intelligence"

Humanistic and Critical Approaches to Artificial Intelligence

Northwestern University in Qatar invites applications for a full-time open rank faculty position in Humanistic and Critical Approaches to Artificial Intelligence, to be appointed in the Communication Program, with the possibility of a joint appointment in the Liberal Arts Program. We seek candidates with an active research agenda that foregrounds humanistic perspectives on Artificial Intelligence. This may include critical, historical, or theoretical perspectives on AI; AI ethics; algorithms and cultural manipulation; the introduction of critical, interpretive, humanistic, comparative or transnational methodologies in AI research; critical or humanistic perspectives on AI and media industries; or critical understandings of AI’s integration with sound, robotics, digital labor, and computation.

In addition to a demonstrated research record commensurate with rank, or highly promising research trajectory for emerging candidates with a recent PhD, applicants should show competence in working with globally diverse communities, a strong commitment to excellence in inclusive teaching and mentoring, and dedication to institutional service and shared governance. Teaching expections include two courses per semester, which may include core disciplinary courses, elective courses that speak to their research field, as well as contribution to NU-Q’s broader curricular needs. This latter could include Research Methods, AI/Media Ethics, or courses qualifying for our university’s growing number of interdisciplinary minors, such as AI and Media, Media and Politics, Strategic Communication, Film and Design, Middle East Studies, and Africana Studies. There are also opportunities to collaborate with NU-Q’s Institute for Advanced Study of the Global South, Artificial Intelligence and Media Lab, and Media Majlis Museum.

NU-Q is a community of evidence-based storytellers in the Global South. We are a globally embedded institution, being one of three campuses of Northwestern University (Chicago, Doha, Evanston) and one of several partner universities in the Qatar Foundation’s Education City in Doha, Qatar. Our mission is to mentor and educate students to become creative, ethical, and impactful communicators across cultural and national boundaries. We are committed to a vibrant student life, academic excellence, and high-level undergraduate student research and media making, particularly on the Global South. Located at the confluence of continents, NU-Q is a diverse global community with approximately 500 students from 60 countries.

NU-Q provides competitive compensation and benefits. The medium of instruction is English, but proficiency in Arabic or another regional language is an advantage at NU-Q. Candidates with experience in US higher education as well as in the Arab region are particularly encouraged to apply. Northwestern University in Qatar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applications received by January 4, 2026, will receive the highest priority. The search will continue until the position is filled or the search closed.

Please read ALL instructions and make preparations before proceeding to the application page:

• Applications will only be accepted via online submission (see link below).
• Please prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files, and please be sure all information is entered correctly and accurately (especially names and email addresses), as there will be no opportunity for online revision after your application has been submitted.
• Please also prepare a list of names and email addresses for your external academic references; your references will be contacted directly by the online system and invited to upload their letters on your behalf.
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Applications accepted here: https://facultyrecruiting.northwestern.edu/apply/MjQ2NA