Assistant Professor - Communication department - Media & Computational Methods J

Overview

The University of South Florida seeks to fill a 9-month, full-time, tenure-earning Assistant Professor of Communication position with a specialty in media and computational methods in the Department of Communication. A PhD in Communication or related area is required; applicants who are ABD will be accepted, but the degree must be conferred by the appointment start date. Salary is negotiable.

Location and Identification

• Locations: 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33620, US
• Job Identification: 41543
• Job Category: Faculty
• Posting Date: 09/09/2025
• Apply Before: 11/01/2025
• Degree Level: Doctorate Degree
• Essential Personnel: No

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, in particular quantitative methods, computational methods, and persuasion and media, in a variety of modalities. Potentially integrate computational social science topics into courses, including Python or R. Mentoring master’s and doctoral students is preferred.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in Communication or a related field from an accredited institution at time of appointment.
• A demonstrated record or promise of achievement in academic, quantitative social scientific research regarding media and computational methods. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor.
• A demonstrated record of or potential for obtaining external funding.

Preferred Qualifications

• A record of academic research achievement in media and computational methods that demonstrates the ability to earn tenure at a research-1 institution.
• Ability to speak to the implications of research for difference, belonging, and/or representation.
• Conversant with qualitative approaches to communication.
• Experience teaching courses in communication or related fields, particularly in courses such as quantitative methods, computational methods, persuasion and media, or media topics in the candidate’s area of expertise.
• The potential to mentor master’s and doctoral students.

How To Apply

When applying you will have the opportunity to upload all required materials in one attachment. Only online applications are accepted. Submit the following, compiled in one PDF document, by 10/31/25, in this order:

• A cover letter (no longer than two pages) including information related to research and teaching
• A CV
• One article/chapter-length publication
• Names and contact information for three references
• More materials, including a teaching portfolio, an extended research statement, and letters of reference may be requested later

Review of applications will begin after 10/31/25. Questions about this position should be addressed to Joshua M. Scacco, Search Committee Chair (jscacco@usf.edu).

Additional Information

Conclusion of this search is subject to final budget approval. Florida law requires that applications and meetings regarding them be open to the public. USF is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution. For disability accommodations, contact the department at 813-974-2145 or Ryan McGahan (mcgahan@usf.edu), at least five working days in advance. This position is subject to Foreign Influence Screening. HB 7017 applies.