Assistant Professor of AI & Political Communication

Meyer Entsorgung; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

San José State University seeks an Assistant Professor of Political Communication and AI beginning in August 2026, with a strong emphasis on teaching and research across political communication, AI, and public discourse. The department urges collaboration with Silicon Valley communities and national partnerships, and requires a robust teaching portfolio and commitment to inclusive education.

The position, in the College of Social Sciences, involves developing graduate and undergraduate courses,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Communication Studies (or closely related field) completed by time of appointment.
• Active, on-going research agenda with peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
• Commitment to inclusive, equity-minded teaching and ability to teach existing courses and develop new ones.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses in communication studies.
• Maintain an active research agenda with peer-reviewed outputs.
• Engage in service to department, college, university, and community.
• Advise and mentor students, supervise theses/projects.
• Participate in shared governance and service assignments.
• Organize classes within the Canvas LMS.
• Demonstrate inclusion of diverse student populations in materials and teaching.

Skills

Research agenda

Teaching excellence

Inclusive teaching

Education

Ph.D. in Communication Studies

Job description

San José State University seeks an Assistant Professor of Political Communication and AI beginning in August 2026, with a strong emphasis on teaching and research across political communication, AI, and public discourse. The department urges collaboration with Silicon Valley communities and national partnerships, and requires a robust teaching portfolio and commitment to inclusive education.

The position, in the College of Social Sciences, involves developing graduate and undergraduate courses,