University of Massachusetts Amherst Seeks Assistant Professor in Political Science with Focus on Media and Technology
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is inviting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Political Science, with a focus on Media, Technology, and Politics. The position is expected to start on September 1, 2027. The role requires a Ph.D. in Political Science or a related discipline by the start date. Candidates should have a research focus on social media, digital platforms, and artificial intelligence, particularly in how these technologies are reshaping political campaigns, discourse, and democratic institutions in the U.S. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Political Science and the Data Analytics and Computational Social Science Program. They are also expected to engage with interdisciplinary programs at the university and contribute to the UMass Poll. The salary range for this position is between $79,350 and $125,811, depending on qualifications and experience. 
