Tenure Track Assistant Professor Specialization in Computational Communication

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY

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Job summary

Villanova University’s Department of Communication invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor specialization in Computational Communication to begin Fall 2027. The position emphasizes quantitative methods, big data analytics, and publishing in top journals.

Responsibilities include teaching load 2-2 first year, 3-2 thereafter, advising students, developing curriculum, and pursuing an active research program across computational communication. Applicants should have Ph.D.

Qualifications

Terminal degree in Communication (Ph.D.) or allied discipline required.
ABD will be considered with degree completion by August 2027.
Active, theoretically grounded research agenda utilizing quantitative computational social science and big data analytics.

Responsibilities

Teaching load is 2-2 in the first year and 3-2 in the second year.
Pursue an active program of research in computational communication.
Advising, mentoring, curriculum development, and service related to the field.

Skills

Quantitative methods

Computational social science

Big data analytics

Teaching

Education

Ph.D. in Communication or allied discipline

ABD considered (by Aug 2027)

Job description

Tenure Track Assistant Professor Specialization in Computational Communication

The application materials will be collected online at https://jobs.villanova.edu. We will begin reviewing and will favor completed applications received on or before November 15, 2026. Required materials include a cover letter, CV, 3 letters of recommendation, graduate school transcripts, sample publication(s), research statement, teaching philosophy, and summary of teaching evaluations.

Finalists will be asked to submit a statement on their contribution to Villanova’s mission, reflecting on how their teaching, research, and service contributes to the University’s value orientation as discussed in the University’s statement on its mission and enduring commitments, found here: https://www1.villanova.edu/university/president/about-university.html

For more details about the Communication Department’s undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as our faculty and staff, please consult our department webpage. Please direct all questions regarding the position to Dr. Qi Schlupp: qi.schlupp@villanova.edu.

Posting Details

Posting Number: 20260081F Position Title: Tenure Track Assistant Professor Specialization in Computational Communication Position Type: Faculty Location: Villanova, PA Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants Work Schedule: full-time/9-months Department: 145-Communication

Position Summary:

Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum.
Villanova’s most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more.

The Department of Communication at Villanova University seeks applicants for a tenure-track position in Computational Communication at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2027.

With one of the largest undergraduate majors in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, the Department of Communication offers courses leading to the B.A. in Communication with opportunities to specialize in eight different areas of the discipline. The Department offers both a M.A. in Communication and a graduate certificate in Strategic Communication. Our faculty value excellence in teaching and research and seek applicants who can contribute to our supportive, collegial work environment.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities: The teaching load is 2-2 the first year of the appointment and 3-2 beginning in the second year, with a focus on quantitative communication research methods and specialized electives. Candidates will be expected to pursue an active program of research in one or more of the areas indicated above. In support of this, Villanova offers the opportunity to apply for a semester-long sabbatical in the fourth year. Service responsibilities include student advising and mentoring, curriculum development and assessment, and other service meaningfully related to the candidate’s specialization and research interests.

Minimum Qualifications: Successful applicants will have a terminal degree in Communication (Ph.D.), or allied discipline. ABD will be considered with degree completion by August 2027. They should demonstrate an active, theoretically grounded research agenda utilizing quantitative computational social science and big data analytics to investigate human communication processes, media ecosystems, and/or message dynamics. We welcome candidates working across core, applied, or interdisciplinary fields of communication and associated areas of inquiry, such as health, environment, and sports.

Applicants must possess demonstrated technical expertise in one or more of the following areas:

Computational Text Analysis & NLP in Communication
Network Science & Digital-Trace Communication Data
Algorithmic & Machine Learning Approaches
Human-AI & Algorithmic Interaction
Emerging Computational Methods: Other advanced data science, artificial intelligence, or quantitative methodologies applied to communication phenomena not listed above

Preferred Qualifications: Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Special Message to Applicants: All application materials will be collected online at https://jobs.villanova.edu. We will begin reviewing and will favor completed applications received on or before November 15, 2026. Required materials include a cover letter, CV, 3 letters of recommendation, graduate school transcripts, sample publication(s), research statement, teaching philosophy, and summary of teaching evaluations. Finalists will be asked to submit a statement on their contribution to Villanova’s mission, reflecting on how their teaching, research, and service contributes to the University’s value orientation as discussed in the University’s statement on its mission and enduring commitments, found here: https://www1.villanova.edu/university/president/about-university.html.

Posting Date: 10/08/2026 Closing Date (11:59pm ET): 11/15/2026 Salary Posting Information: Competitive Salary Band: Job Classification: faculty

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