Assistant Professor of Digital Information & Democracy

NU USA Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University invites applications for two open-rank faculty positions to work at the Dublin Innovation Institute and later transition to Boston. The role centers on research about information ecosystems, democracy, and policy translation across a trans-Atlantic context.

The appointment includes up to four years in Dublin, with teaching, research, and service responsibilities, followed by a tenure-track or tenured role in Boston.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Political Science, Communication, CS, Information Science or related field by start date.

Responsibilities

• Advance research on information ecosystems and democratic governance.
• Contribute to the interdisciplinary community examining information flows in democracies.
• Teach during the Boston phase and engage in service activities.
• Develop translational research informing public policy.

Education

Ph.D. in Political Science, Communication, Computer Science, Information Science, Computational Social Science or related fields

Job description

Northeastern University invites applications for two open-rank faculty positions to work at the Dublin Innovation Institute and later transition to Boston. The role centers on research about information ecosystems, democracy, and policy translation across a trans-Atlantic context.

The appointment includes up to four years in Dublin, with teaching, research, and service responsibilities, followed by a tenure-track or tenured role in Boston.