Assistant Professor, Health Communication & Healthy Aging

Icahdq; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Mass Communication, Advertising, and Public Relations department. The focus is on how communication, media, and new technologies influence healthy aging and well-being of older adults.

The cluster hire brings diverse disciplines together to advance health aging research, with interests in health information, AI-enabled health tech, and aging representations across media.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in communications or related field.
• Evidence of commitment to teaching, mentorship, and innovation.
• Ability to lead an independent research program and attract funding.

Responsibilities

• Lead an independent research program focused on aging, media, and technology.
• Teach and mentor students at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Collaborate across disciplines and participate in service to department and university.
• Engage with health communication, misinformation, and digital aging topics.

Skills

External funding

Research collaboration

Teaching & mentoring

Education

PhD in Communications or related field

Job description

Boston University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Mass Communication, Advertising, and Public Relations department. The focus is on how communication, media, and new technologies influence healthy aging and well-being of older adults.

The cluster hire brings diverse disciplines together to advance health aging research, with interests in health information, AI-enabled health tech, and aging representations across media.