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Rutgers University

Miller Center Director & Social Media and Democracy Research Hub, Rutgers Democracy Lab (RDL) New Brunswick

🇺🇸 Hybrid - New Brunswick, NJ

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $121K - $185K

💻 Other

🗓️ July 7th, 2025

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Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Miller Center Director & Social Media and Democracy Research Hub leader within the Eagleton Institute of Politics. The role involves leading interdisciplinary research and student training on social media's impact on democracy, managing research initiatives with internal and external partners, securing funding, and advancing public policy related to digital political discourse and community resilience.

Highlights
  • Lead research at the intersection of social media, democracy, and civic engagement.
  • Supervise Associate Director, Administrative Support Staff, Graduate Assistant, and students.
  • Oversee the Miller Center’s work on policing, community resilience, extremism, and hate speech in social media.
  • Develop partnerships with policymakers, tech companies, advocacy groups, and social media platforms.
  • Secure external funding and manage grant writing and donor relations.
  • Design and implement educational programs, courses, and workshops on social media, technology, and democracy.
  • Publish research in academic and policy outlets and represent the Hub at national forums.
  • Required: Master’s degree with 5+ years relevant experience; advanced knowledge in technology, politics, and law enforcement; extensive experience in higher education program design and management.
  • Preferred: Ph.D. and 8+ years of relevant experience.
  • Salary range: $120,741 to $184,911, dependent on qualifications and experience.

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