[Commlist] Job Call: TT Assistant Professor of Media Law and Policy – Lehigh University

*Lehigh University, Assistant Professor of Media Law and Poliy*

The Department of Journalism and Communication invites applications for 
a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Media Law and Policy with a 
specialization in media and technology, with an anticipated start date 
of July 1, 2026.

We seek a colleague whose scholarship will have a significant focus on 
the legal and policy implications of communication and media technology 
on a wide range of areas: from technology and global free expression, to 
Internet regulation, to artificial intelligence (AI), to technology and 
communication governance at the municipal, state, federal, and 
international levels, to name just a few. We welcome applications that 
engage with media law and policy from a variety of possible 
perspectives: legal studies and policy analysis; critical political 
economy; computational modeling and machine learning; rhetorical and 
discourse analysis; media sociology; historical analysis; or 
interdisciplinary approaches, though this list is not exhaustive.

The individual hired will  be expected to teach the department’s 
required undergraduate course in Media Ethics and Law, and should be 
prepared to propose and teach electives, senior seminars and other 
offerings at the undergraduate level, in their areas of expertise. 
Tenure track faculty generally teach two classes each semester (our 
curriculum is 
availablehere<https://catalog.lehigh.edu/coursesprogramsandcurricula/artsandsciences/journalismandcommunication/>). 
We are a department that blends skills training and conceptual learning, 
and the successful candidate will have the ability to teach classes that 
meet existing department needs. The successful candidate also will be 
expected to engage in scholarly activities, participate in departmental, 
college, university, and professional service.

The Department of Journalism & Communication has offered an 
undergraduate program of superior quality since 1927 and is dedicated to 
outstanding undergraduate education in journalism. We have nine full 
time faculty and are one of the larger departments within the College of 
Arts & Sciences. Alumni are in the top ranks of American journalism. 
With major and minor programs in journalism, and mass communication, the 
department has about 100 majors and minors at any given time.  
Department faculty possess a range of research expertise, particularly 
the foundational role of journalism and free expression in global 
democratic society; technological, professional and ethical change in 
the field; and the impact of emerging technologies. Faculty research 
utilizes a range of approaches—from psychological effects to cultural 
studies to media sociology to history. More information can be found on 
ourdepartment website<https://journalism.cas.lehigh.edu/>.

Founded in 1865, Lehigh University has combined outstanding academic and 
learning opportunities with leadership in fostering innovative research. 
Recognized among the nation's highly ranked research universities, 
Lehigh offers a rigorous academic community for over 7,500 students. 
Lehigh University has some 5,800 undergraduates, 1,800 graduate 
students, and nearly 600 full-time faculty members. Lehigh University is 
located in Bethlehem, PA, a vibrant and historic area. Over 840,000 
people live in the Lehigh Valley, which is in close proximity to New 
York City and Philadelphia.

_Qualifications_

Candidates must have earned a terminal degree by the date of employment: 
either a PhD in journalism, mass communication, media studies, 
communication studies, information science, or a closely related field; 
or a juris doctor with an expertise in media or a related 
field. Candidates should also demonstrate  evidence of teaching 
experience. Since candidates will be expected to produce and publish 
peer-reviewed research and/or public scholarship, they are also required 
to have a record of scholarly productivity, either in journal 
publication, book chapter publication, presentations at scholarly 
conferences, or other forms of published public scholarship.

_Application Instructions_

Review of applications will begin on October 29  and will continue until 
the position is filled. For full consideration, however, applications 
should be received by that date. Applicants should submit their 
materials 
athttps://apply.interfolio.com/173289<https://apply.interfolio.com/173289>. 
Candidates should submit the following materials:

  * Cover letter
  * Curriculum vitae
  * Research statement that describes past scholarly contributions and
    future research directions
  * Teaching statement that describes instructional philosophy and
    courses that the candidate would want to teach or develop
  * A statement on Contributions to Lehigh’sPrinciples of Our Equitable
    Community<https://catalog.lehigh.edu/equitable/>that describes how
    your experiences, knowledge, and skills prepare you to effectively
    contribute to a learning and research community that holds these
    principles at its core (the Lehigh ADVANCE Center’s guide for
    understanding and preparing such statements is
 availablehere<https://advance.lehigh.edu/sites/advance.cc.lehigh.edu/files/Applicant-Facing%20Contributions%202025.pdf>)
  * Three letters of reference will be requested before the Zoom
    interview should the candidate be selected for an interview.

_Application Process_

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this 
search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and 
can send all application materials, including confidential letters of 
recommendation, free of charge.
Apply Now<https://dossier.interfolio.com/apply/173289>
_Equal Employment Opportunity Statement_

Lehigh University is an equal opportunity 
employer<https://eocc.lehigh.edu/lehigh-university-non-discrimination-statement-and-title-ix-notice-non-discrimination> and 
does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, 
gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or familial 
status, national origin (including shared ancestry), pregnancy or 
related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran 
status. Lehigh University is committed to a culturally and 
intellectually diverse academic 
community<https://www2.lehigh.edu/diversity-inclusion-equity/principles-equitable-community> and 
is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their 
research, teaching and/or service, to this mission. Lehigh University 
provides competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including 
domestic partner benefits, and supports faculty members’ work/life 
balance<http://provost.lehigh.edu/resources/worklife-balance>.

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