Assistant Professor in AI Policy and Media

About the Opportunity

The College of Arts, Media and Design (CAMD) at Northeastern University invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor in AI Policy and Media, to be located at the Boston campus. We are particularly interested in candidates at the intersection of fields such as Communication Studies, Journalism and Media Innovation, Political Science, Science and Technology Studies, and Media Studies. We seek an assistant professor to be appointed in Communication Studies or Journalism in CAMD, and jointly appointed at the Policy School within the College of Social Sciences and Humanities.

Northeastern’s new Institute for Information, the Internet, and Democracy (IIID) will also be a possible research locus for joint activity and collaboration.

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 property.

In 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 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.

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.

Interested candidates should apply 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.…