Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Science Communication

About the Opportunity

Northeastern University’s College of Arts, Media and Design (CAMD) invites applications for open-rank, tenured or tenure-track positions at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level in the area of Science Communication. We seek candidates whose work advances novel and meaningful ways to communicate with the public on issues of scientific concern, including but not limited to: climate change, public health, artificial intelligence, and issues in science, technology, and society. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in data journalism and data science; data visualization; text-based journalism; interactive media for scientific communication; scientific storytelling; applied quantitative/qualitative research on science communication-related processes, outcomes, and practices; mis- and dis-information; informal science education; ethics in science communication.

The position will have a primary tenure home in one of CAMD’s six schools and departments (Architecture, Art + Design, Communication Studies, Journalism, Music, and Theater). Joint appointments and/or affiliations with other colleges and institutes at Northeastern University are strongly encouraged and will be considered as appropriate. We have a particular interest in candidates with a home in Communication Studies, Art + Design, and Journalism.

Qualifications

A PhD or terminal degree (e.g. MA, MFA) in the candidate’s field (Communications, Journalism, Design, or a related field relevant to the home department) is required by the appointment start date. 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 select candidates, there may be an option of a one- to two-year CAMD funded, mentored postdoc Fellow position, to allow candidates to ramp up their research programs before starting on the tenure track. Academic rank at the Associate Professor and Full Professor levels will be commensurate with experience and qualifications reflecting a record of demonstrated teaching and scholarly excellence.

Responsibilities

Faculty members at Northeastern are expected to develop independent research programs that attract external funding; teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate level and contribute to innovative curricular paths; oversee students and postdocs in their area of research; and participate in service to the department, university, and discipline.  Candidates interested in conducting high-impact research programs and committed to teaching excellence in the broad areas above are encouraged to apply. 

Additional Information

The College of Arts, Media and Design is a collaborative, diverse community, acting as a catalyst for research, inspiration, and discovery across the University. It brings together a unique combination of disciplines, including Architecture, Art + Design, Communication Studies, Journalism, Media and Screen Studies, Music, and Theatre, and is home to three interdisciplinary research centers: the Center for the Arts, the Center for Design, and the Center for Communication, Media Innovation, and Social Change. (See: http://www.northeastern.edu/camd). 

 
Applicants should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a research statement, and contact information for at least three references. In your cover letter, please discuss your research interests and activities and how they fit into the interdisciplinary scope of this position, your teaching expertise and interests, and how you can support our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for faculty, staff, and students. Candidates may be invited at a later date to provide a link to a portfolio of research and professional outcomes, sample syllabi and evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a diversity statement. Applications received by November 29, 2023, will receive full consideration.

Inquiries may be directed to Prof. Jeff Howe (j.howe@northeastern.edu) and Prof. Enrico Bertini (e.bertini@northeastern.edu), co-chairs of the search committee.

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