Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Dublin Innovation Institute

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Education & TrainingProfessor

About the Role

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Responsibilities

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The ideal candidate's research will address questions at the intersection of information acquisition and democratic processes. Of particular interest with respect to the position is a research portfolio focused on potential harms and/or approaches to mitigating harms related to digital information technologies. Demonstrated interest and engagement in translational research that informs public policy would be a plus. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• How AI is affecting the ways in which people get civic and political information

• Information exposure and political behavior in digital environments

• Social media dynamics and democratic participation

• Misinformation, disinformation, and their effects on public opinion

• News consumption patterns and media fragmentation

• Computational approaches to studying political communication

• Algorithmic curation and its democratic implications

• Digital platforms and civic engagement

• Information networks and political polarization

• Media effects on electoral processes and accountability

• Public opinion formation in information-rich environments

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Political Science, Communication, Computer Science, Information Science, Computational Social Science or related fields in hand by the employment start date is required.

Documents to Submit:

Applicants should submit a cover letter that addresses their interest in and qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teaching statement, sample syllabi, evidence of teaching effectiveness with complete sets of recent student evaluations and the names and contact information for at least three individuals who can each provide a letter of recommendation.

Closing date: November 1, 2026

Please address applications by end of the day from anywhere in the world no later than November 1, 2026, and any questions to David Lazer, Search Committee Chair, at d.lazer@northeastern.edu.

What We Offer

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Employee benefits associated with the DII appointment will be communicated to candidates during the interview process. Benefits associated with the Boston-based phase of the appointment are summarized below.

This search does not require assistance from recruitment agencies. Any applications made by recruitment agencies will be returned.

Assistant Professor: $110,000 - $139,000

Associate Professor: $127,000 - $162,000

Full Professor: $156,000 - $208,000

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Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Assistant Professor: $110,000 - $139,000 USD | Associate Professor: $127,000 - $162,000 USD | Full Professor: $156,000 - $208,000 USD

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

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Pay per year: $110,000–$139,000 a year; 25% above the $99,377 median for Professor jobs on Jobera (99 salaries).
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