Postdoctoral Fellow in Communication – Tulane University

Contexte

Applications are open for the Department of Communication at Tulane University Postdoctoral Fellows Program 2027. The Department of Communication at Tulane University invites applications for an 18-month Postdoctoral Fellow in anticipation of a new center focused on the future of work, and the Fellow will be an inaugural affiliate of that initiative. The appointment begins January 5, 2027 and carries a 2-2 teaching load, with protected research time and mentorship from departmental faculty. The position is primarily intended for researchers whose work can advance critical debates on how the future of work intersects with technology, society, politics, and/or culture, for example through digital employment or work platforms, emerging/new technologies, big data applications, influence campaigns and advertising, the political economy of attention, social media uses, or digital policy. Methodological approaches of all kinds are welcome.

Missions et responsabilités

• Contribute to the intellectual groundwork of a center through their own scholarly agenda and teaching contributions.
• Carry a 2-2 teaching load, with protected research time and mentorship from departmental faculty.
• Contribute to the campus-wide conversations leading to the development of a new interdisciplinary center.

Profil recherché

• Ph.D. in Communication or a closely related discipline, conferred by the start date of the appointment.
• Demonstrated research specialization in digital communication, influence, advertising, or a related area.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity commensurate with career stage.
• Ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate level.
• Interest in contributing to the campus-wide conversations leading to the development of a new interdisciplinary center.
• Experience with community-engaged or policy-relevant research is a plus.

Conditions et avantages

• Salary is commensurate with experience.
• Full benefits package included.
• Eligibility for library and institutional resources.

Dossier de candidature

• A cover letter describing research agenda and fit with the position
• Curriculum Vitae
• A writing sample of no more than 40 pages
• Contact information for at least three professional references

Comment postuler

Interested candidates should submit the required materials. Click here to apply. For more information, visit Tulane University Postdoctoral Fellows Program.