Assistant Professor in Communication

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

Job summary

The Department of Communication at Stanford University is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor to contribute to research and education in media and politics. Candidates from all social science disciplines are welcome, particularly those utilizing quantitative methods.

The successful candidate must possess a Ph.D. and demonstrate a commitment to teaching and mentoring students. The appointment is expected to start on September 1, 2027, with applications reviewed starting October 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Commitment to effective teaching and mentoring.
• Ability to maintain a world-class research program.
• Demonstrated originality and promise in research.

Responsibilities

• Teach and advise students at graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Conduct research in media and politics.
• Engage with interdisciplinary approaches in social sciences.

Skills

Effective teaching and mentoring

Research program maintenance

Quantitative methods

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. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2026; later applications may be considered at the discretion of the search committee

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

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