Northwestern University

Assistant Professor of Journalism / Tenure-Track

The Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications at Northwestern University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Journalism, beginning in Fall 2025. The position will have the rank of Assistant Professor.

QUALIFICATIONS

The Journalism department is looking for a scholar with an expertise in quantitative data analysis and whose research addresses critical issues facing the journalism industry (e.g., economic change, technology use, audience behavior, diversity). Areas of methodological specialization might include survey design, natural/field experiments, or the gathering and analysis of digital trace data. The ideal candidate will have research interests that align with one or more research initiatives at Medill: The Local News Initiative, The Knight Lab, and The Spiegel Research Center. Candidates should have a PhD in journalism, communications, media, or a related field (e.g., HCI, information science), and should have a strong ambition to conduct and publish high caliber, impactful, and innovative research with practical implications. Candidates with prior professional experience working in the journalism industry are encouraged to apply.

The position will involve teaching a variety of journalism courses to undergraduate and graduate Medill students and working with Medill faculty to develop the research-focused journalism curriculum.

The Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications offers a range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. The school features an interdisciplinary mix of over 70 faculty from industry and academia. In addition to the main Evanston campus, the Medill School has campuses in Chicago, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, and Qatar. Founded in 1921, Medill has a rich history of educating the next generation of leaders in journalism and marketing. Medill faculty are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate students and perform professional service commensurate with rank.

Medill is dedicated to creating a socially just community by strengthening policies, developing programs, and fostering acceptance for a broad range of communities and concepts. We aim to welcome students, staff and faculty from diverse backgrounds and support them so they may thrive in our community. We are interested in applicants who will advance DEI through their teaching, research, and/or service. Our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates for our faculty positions will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to advancing equity and inclusion. In their statement on contributions to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, candidates should be specific about their contributions, including information about their understanding of these issues, record of activities to date, and specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired as a Medill faculty member.

Northwestern University is a federal contractor that actively participates in affirmative action planning in the areas of recruitment and retention. For each employment and promotional opportunity, Northwestern University actively seeks women, racial and ethnic minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities to maintain a university community that is based on equal opportunity and reflects the diversity of American society. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.

The expected base pay range for this position is $120,000 – $150,000. This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment, does not include summer salary, and is subject to negotiation. Research discretionary funding and summer salary, including from sponsored projects, may also be available.

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

BENEFITS

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

The position will begin September 2025. Applications open on August 1, 2024, and to ensure full consideration, applications must be received no later than September 30, 2024, but it is expected the position will remain open until filled. Required documents include a letter of interest, CV, and statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Names of references are required, but they will not be contacted until later rounds of application review and only once the applicant is notified. Questions should be directed to Jenna Braunstein at .

Please read ALL instructions and make preparations before proceeding to the application page:

• Applications will only be accepted via online submission (see link below).
• Please prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files, and please be sure all information is entered correctly and accurately (especially names and email addresses), as there will be no opportunity for online revision after your application has been submitted.
• Please also prepare a list of names and email addresses for your external academic references; your references will be contacted directly by the online system and invited to upload their letters on your behalf.
• All required fields in the application form are marked with an asterisk and must be filled before clicking the “Submit” button.
• Be aware that incomplete applications cannot be saved.

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