Assistant Professor at DEPT OF COMMUNICATION UNIV OF IL CHICAGO

The Dept of Communication at the Univ of IL Chicago, located in a large metro area, is seeking full-time Assistant Professor to: Teach undergraduate & graduate courses in AI & representation & advise/mentor students. Conduct research on platform politics; generative AI and bias; interfaces of the future. Conduct University service & other duties, as assigned. The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $94,000. This position minimally requires a PhD or its foreign equivalent in Communication or a related field. For fullest consideration, please submit CV, cover letter, and 3 professional references by 06/20/2026 to Princy Daniel, University of IL Chicago, 1007 W. Harrison St, Ste 1140C, Chicago, IL 60607 or via email to This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. For a complete list of Employee Benefits: The University of IL System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation here Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.