The Division of Emerging Media Studies at Boston University seeks to hire a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor whose research uses computational communication methods to answer questions of substantive importance to the field of communication. Required Skills The Division of Emerging Media Studies believes that the cultural and social diversity of our faculty, staff and students is vital to the distinction and excellence of our research and academic programs. To that end, we are especially eager to hire a colleague who supports our institutional commitment to ensuring BU is an inclusive, equitable and diverse place where all constituents can thrive.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in communication, social/behavioral science, or related field such as computer science or data science by the start date of July 1, 2024; peer-reviewed research publications related to the study of communication; and an active research program using computational and/or data science methods to answer substantive questions with importance to the field of communication. Areas of methodological specialization might include machine learning, natural language processing, text analytics, artificial intelligence, the gathering and analysis of digital trace data, and data visualization. Successful candidates might apply these techniques to any of a range of substantive areas, including health communication, political communication, the psychology of communication, communication through digital or mobile media, social movement studies, or others.

The successful candidate will teach in the College of Communication, and therefore should be prepared to deliver courses at the undergraduate, MA and PhD levels. In particular, candidates should be able to deliver courses on research methods, data visualization and analytics using python and/or R, human-computer interaction, and/or UX design, as well as focused seminars on the candidate’s areas of greatest expertise and interest. A typical course load includes teaching two courses per semester.

About the College of Communication Established in 1947, the College of Communication (COM) at Boston University is a large college with three departments: Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations; Journalism; and Film Television. COM’s student population exceeds 2,200 in its B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. programs. COM integrates a strong liberal arts core with a focus on preparing students for careers as communication professionals. The faculty represents a blend of award-winning scholars and award-winning practitioners. BU enjoys an international reputation and is a major R1 institution and AAU member. Located in the “hub of education” and a major media market, Boston University’s College of Communication offers prospective faculty members a wealth of opportunities for collaborative efforts in academic and professional spheres.

DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY HR WEBSITE. Interested applicants should provide a curriculum vitae, a letter of interest and the names, professional titles and email addresses of three references.

Review of applicants will begin October 3, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications may be sent by surface mail or, preferably, by email (as a PDF document) to: Sean Mao ysmao@bu.edu Administrator Division of Emerging Media Studies College of Communication Boston University 640 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215

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