Assistant Professor of Journalism in Data Science and Quantitative Methods

Job Description

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. 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, facultyaffairs_SOC@american.edu, 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.

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively “Protected Bases”) in its programs and activities.

American University is a tobacco and smoke free campus.

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

American University is required to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). In accordance with the Clery Act, each year American University prepares an Annual Security Report. This report contains campus crime statistics as well as descriptions of Public Safety's services. It is available to all applicants upon request by calling the Department of Public Safety at 202-885-2537 or the Annual Security Report is also available online.

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Job Requirements

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. Depending on experience, we will also be interested in Associate Professors ranks. 

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