Assistant Professor of Media and Public Affairs

Posting Number:

F002469

Academic Title:

Assistant Professor of Media and Public Affairs

Rank:

Assistant Professor

Administrative Title:

Discipline

Social Sciences

Specialty:

Political Communication

Contract Type:

Tenure Track

Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements:

Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Proposed Start Date:

08/01/2025

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time

Position Description Summary:

The School of Media and Public Affairs at George Washington University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin as early as August 2025. We seek scholars with a strong research profile and teaching interests in political communication with a focus on one or more of the following areas: digital platforms and technology, including AI; networked advocacy; online political discourse; misinformation, hate speech and extremism; computational methods for the study of political discourse or behavior; and/or the role of the news media in the new information ecology. The successful candidate will be aligned with GW’s Institute for Data, Democracy and Politics (IDDP), whose mission is to help society understand critical challenges that arise at the intersection of digital technology, media, and democracy, in turn informing sound policy solutions through rigorous, evidence-based research that advances democratic values.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level, including courses in political communication, social media platforms, and introductory data analysis; conducting a successful program of research; advising students; and performing department and university service. This position is pending final budgetary approval.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must have a PhD in a field related to media and public affairs such as political science, communication, sociology, computational social science, or a closely related field. The candidate must have or demonstrate potential for a high profile and outstanding reputation in the field as demonstrated by publication record, professional recognition and/or leadership positions, and demonstrate excellence in teaching media and public affairs.

Advertised Salary:

$100,000-$120,000

Other Benefits:

The successful applicant will be eligible for GW’s employee benefits including medical, dental, and retirement. A full explanation of those benefits is available at https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits

Other Information:

An internationally recognized center for research and teaching in political and international communication and journalism, The George Washington University’s School of Media and Public Affairs is a dynamic, interdisciplinary program based in the heart of Washington, D.C., where media, public affairs and politics intersect. We offer two undergraduate majors (journalism/mass communication and political communication) as well as an MA degree in media and public affairs focused on strategic political communication. We also offer an MA degree in global communication jointly with the Elliot School of International Affairs. More information on the School can be found at http://smpa.gwu.edu/.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Complete an online faculty application and upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, sample publications (or works in progress), a statement of current and future research interests, a statement of teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations and/or summaries (optional) and names and contact information for three (3) professional references. Review of applications will begin on January 2, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered. Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening.

Department Link:

https://smpa.gwu.edu/

Posting Close Date:

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Background Screening

Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement:

Quick Link

https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/116060