Assistant Professor in AI Policy and Media

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** About the Opportunity**#
** About the Opportunity
** The ideal candidate will conduct original research at the intersection of AI policy, democracy, and creative and/or media industries; investigate the social, political, and ethical implications of AI systems and digital platforms; examine the impact of emerging technologies on democratic institutions and public discourse; and/or assess the implications of generative AI for creative and media industries, such as for intellectual  this capacity, the successful candidate will develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in digital policy, AI governance, technology and democracy, platform regulation, AI and media, or related topics.

This is an excellent opportunity for scholars interested in shaping the discourse on responsible AI development, democratic governance, and creative industries in the digital age. We are seeking a candidate with a record of high-quality research on AI policy and internet governance initiatives.

Our tenure and promotion process values collaborative research and teamwork. Hires will be mentored for success with individualized and group guidance. In addition, a strong and effective faculty development strategy is part of the Northeastern institutional mission. The ADVANCE Office of Faculty Development office works in conjunction with the Office of Research Development (ORD) and the Center for Advancing Teaching and Learning Through Research (CATLR) to provide programs and trainings to further develop and support a thriving faculty.

The College is seeking to give excellent candidates across all demographics of society the opportunity, resources, and support to establish innovative and impactful research careers. This includes candidates at the earliest stages of their careers as well as those who are more established. For selected candidates, there may be an option of a 1- to 2-year CAMD funded, mentored post-doc Fellow position, to allow candidates to ramp up their research programs before starting on the tenure track.#

** Responsibilities
* * Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, including courses in our interdisciplinary programs; mentoring students at undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels; maintaining a strong program of interdisciplinary research that attracts external funding and/or recognition; and participating in departmental, college and university service. Qualified candidates must be prepared to work with global student populations.#
** Qualifications
* * The successful candidate will have a PhD degree in Communication Studies, Media Studies, Journalism Studies, Public Policy, or other terminal degree in a related field by the employment start date; and demonstrated potential to attract external funding for research and/or creative practice.#
** Additional Information
** Interested candidates should apply here with a curriculum vita that includes a list of publications, a cover letter, and statements addressing the prompts below. Applications will be reviewed beginning on December 15, 2025. Successful faculty at Northeastern are dynamic and innovative scholars with a record of research and teaching excellence and a commitment to fostering belonging in the university community.

Thus, strong candidates for this faculty position will have the experiences, knowledge, and skills to build their research, pedagogy, and curriculum in ways that reflect and enhance this commitment. Please indicate how your experience, knowledge, and skills have prepared you to contribute to this work with written statements addressing the following prompts:
*** Research statement:
*** Please describe the focus of your research, including the questions you have identified, the funding you have received to support the work (if applicable), the results you have discovered, and the products of these efforts. Please also describe any research you have undertaken with students and/or with the external community. Finally, please outline the research directions you foresee pursuing in the College of Arts, Media and Design.

*** Teaching statement:
*** Please summarize your past instructional and mentorship experiences, your pedagogical philosophy, your plans/goals for teaching in the College of Arts, Media and Design (including existing and proposed courses), and your strategies for teaching and mentoring global student populations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.#

** About Northeastern
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