Assistant Professor in Communication

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 133,235 - 143,916; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Communication at Stanford University is seeking applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting September 1, 2027. Candidates should have expertise in media and politics, and a demonstrated commitment to effective teaching and research.

The role requires a Ph.D. in a related field and offers an expected base pay range of $133,235 to $143,916. Stanford emphasizes inclusive hiring and encourages diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to effective teaching and mentoring.
• Ability to maintain a world-class research program.
• Expertise in media and politics or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Teach and advise students at graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Conduct research in media, politics, and related fields.

Skills

Teaching and mentoring commitment

World-class research program

Political communication knowledge

Education

Ph.D. in a related field

Job description

The Department of Communication at Stanford University seeks applicants for a junior appointment at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor. We invite applications from individuals working at the frontiers of media and politics, broadly defined, including candidates from all social science disciplines and related disciplines such as data and information sciences. While we place highest priority to the overall originality and promise of the candidate's work, particular areas of interest include political communication, political economy, polarization, as well as the utilization of computational, experimental, or other quantitative methods.

Applicants must have demonstrated a commitment to effective teaching and mentoring and the ability to maintain a world‑class research program. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in a related field and will be expected to teach and advise students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The term of appointment is expected to begin on September 1, 2027. The expected base pay range for this position is $133,235 – $143,916. Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the University reasonably expects to pay the position upon hire. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, and internal equity.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions. Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].