Assistant Professor in Data Reporting – Northwestern University – Doha

Assistant Professor in Data Reporting

Northwestern University in Qatar invites applications from highly qualified candidates for a full-time Assistant Professor faculty appointment in data reporting, with a primary regional focus on Arab countries, to be appointed in the Journalism and Strategic Communication program.

We seek candidates with strong and recent industry experience and a demonstrated record of successful professional practice, preferably in newspapers, who are experienced with the methods of data journalism, both in newsgathering and storytelling, including data processing, analysis, and visualization. A knowledge of the legal and ethical issues in investigative reporting is also preferred, including familiarity with cybercrime and other content-based laws in the West Asia and North African region, particularly Arab countries. Candidates who hold a Master’s or Ph.D. and who are experienced with multinational investigative data journalism projects, particularly involving countries in the Global South, are also preferred. Candidates are expected to contribute to both undergraduate and graduate education and program development.

NU-Q is a globally embedded institution: it is one of three campuses of Northwestern University (Chicago, Doha, Evanston) and one of several institutions in the Qatar Foundation’s Education City in Doha, Qatar. Our mission is to mentor and educate students to become creative, ethical, and impactful communicators across cultural and national boundaries. We are committed to a vibrant student life, academic excellence, and to high-level undergraduate student research and media making, particularly on the Global South. Located at the confluence of continents, NU-Q is a diverse global community with 450 students from 59 countries.

In addition to significant and recent industry experience and a strong record of high-quality professional practice, applicants should show competence in working with globally diverse communities, a strong commitment to excellence in inclusive teaching and mentoring, and dedication to institutional service and shared governance. Responsibilities include teaching courses in their discipline and elective courses that speak to their field of practice, as well as contributing to NU-Q’s curricular demands. These will include teaching foundational courses in reporting and journalistic storytelling, newspaper writing, and long-form journalism; mentoring students in program-related journalism projects; and offering courses qualifying for our university’s growing number of interdisciplinary minors, such as Africana Studies, Middle East Studies, Media and Politics, and Strategic Communication.

NU-Q provides competitive compensation and benefits. The medium of instruction is English, but proficiency in Arabic or another regional language would is an advantage at NU-Q. Candidates with experience in US higher education as well as in the Arab region; women; and persons from traditionally underrepresented groups in academia are particularly encouraged to apply.

Applications received by November 11, 2021 will receive the highest priority. The search will continue until the position is filled or the search closed.

To apply, please upload the following:

• Cover letter including how the applicant’s experience and credentials align with this position.
• Curriculum Vitae
• Email addresses of three academic/professional references.

Candidates who move to next stages will be asked to submit a brief statement of research agenda that addresses ability to work in a multidisciplinary community, a sample publication, a sample course syllabus, and a brief statement on working with diverse groups, including relevant international workplace influences.

Please read ALL instructions and prepare before proceeding to the application page:

• Applications will only be accepted via online submission (see link below).
• Please prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files and please be sure all information is entered accurately (especially names and email addresses), as there will be no opportunity for online revision after your application has been submitted.
• All required fields in the application form are marked with an asterisk and must be filled before clicking the “Submit” button.
• Be aware that incomplete applications cannot be saved.

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Northwestern University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against qualified individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class. Individuals from all diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in Qatar. For more information, please see the University’s Policy on Institutional Equity at

https://www.northwestern.edu/equity/documents/policy-on-institutional-equity.pdf