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Open Rank Faculty Search: Cross Disciplinary Search- AI and Social Justice

About the Opportunity

Northeastern University is searching for multiple faculty positions at all ranks (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and/or Professor) in the broad research area of AI and Social Justice, which is central to Northeastern's impact in the broader world and is key to curricular transformations, external partnerships, new research agendas, as well as the development of the emerging field of humanics. This thematic hiring area is looking for outstanding faculty who explore AI and analyze its ethical and social implications.

Areas of interest include the following: algorithmic justice; ethical and social implications of AI and human-computer interaction (HCI); social computing; misinformation and decline of shared information environments; social media and global media platforms; election meddling; injustice and lack of accountability in machine learning systems; online harassment and erosion of the public sphere; societal and governance issues raised by AI, HCI, and big data; gig economy and digital labor; AI and human-centered computing approaches to addressing the social justice priorities of underserved populations.

Tenure home will be in the Khoury College of Computer Sciences, the College of Arts, Media, and Design, the College of Social Sciences and Humanities, or the School of Law. A secondary appointment in another college is encouraged, depending on the candidate's discipline and research focus.

Responsibilities

Faculty members at Northeastern are expected to develop independent research programs that attract external funding; teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate level; supervise students and postdocs in their area of research; and participate in service to the department, university, and discipline. Candidates interested in conducting high-impact research programs and committed to teaching excellence in the broad areas above are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. or terminal degree in a discipline relevant to one of the representative areas of interest by the appointment start date is required. We encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, including academia and industry.

How to Apply:

The Khoury College of Computer Sciences is interested in hiring faculty with expertise in AI, HCI, algorithmic justice, social computing, AI and human-centered computing approaches to addressing the social justice priorities for underserved populations, misinformation and decline of shared information environments, accountability of ML systems, and societal and governance issues raised by AI, HCI, and big data. If you are interested in the Khoury faculty position, click here:
Khoury College of Computer Sciences Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Positions in Artificial Intelligence and Social Justice

The College of Arts, Media, and Design welcomes candidates with expertise in the following areas: algorithmic justice; ethical and social implications of AI and HCI; misinformation and decline of shared information environments; social media and global media platforms; election meddling; injustice and lack of accountability in machine learning systems; online harassment and erosion of the public sphere; gig economy and digital labor. If you are interested in the CAMD faculty position, click here:
Open Rank Professor in AI and Social Justice

The College of Social Sciences and Humanities is interested in hiring faculty with expertise in the following areas: algorithmic justice; ethical, economic, and social implications of AI and HCI; misinformation and decline of shared information environments; election meddling; social media and global media platforms; injustice, bias, and lack of accountability in machine learning systems; online harassment and erosion of the public sphere; societal and governance issues raised by AI, HCI, and big data; AI and human-centered computing approaches to addressing the social justice priorities of underserved populations. If you are interested in the CSSH faculty position, click here:
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Social Justice

The School of Law is particularly interested in candidates with background and interest in artificial intelligence and data privacy, regulation of internet platforms and social media, control of misinformation and the law of the internet economy. For more information about the school of law search, click here: Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor - School of Law.

Position Type

Academic

Additional Information

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.


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