Open Rank Faculty Search: Cross Disciplinary Search- Extraordinary Hci And Inclusive Design

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 Extraordinary Human-Computer Interaction and Inclusive Design. We are especially interested in faculty who encourage a broad understanding of the people and communities that engage with technology and ensure that equity and inclusion are incorporated into the ways technology and AI are created, understood, and implemented.

Areas of interest include the following: human-computer interaction; sensing, modeling, soft robotics and flexible electronics; inclusive design; assistive technologies; accessible design; disability studies; equitable technology design; participatory and universal design; computer vision; robotics; human-robot interaction; human-centered computing; control theory and data-driven technologies; extended reality (XR); virtual reality and augmented reality; critical design and making; design justice; serious games; data visualization; and testbeds development related to human-machine/computer systems.

Tenure home will be in the Khoury College of Computer Sciences, the College of Arts, Media, and Design, or the College of Engineering. 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 one or more of the following areas: human-computer interaction; assistive technologies; robotics; computer vision; human-robot interaction; data visualization; game design; human-centered computing; participatory and universal design. If you are interested in the Khoury faculty position in Extraordinary HCI and Inclusive Design, click here:

The College of Arts, Media, and Design welcomes faculty applicants with expertise in one or more of the following areas: inclusive design; extended reality (XR); serious games; assistive technology; STS; accessible design; critical design; critical making; design justice; disability studies; equitable technology design, and/or architecture. If you are interested in the CAMD faculty position in Extraordinary HCI and Inclusive Design, click here:

The College of Engineering is interested in hiring faculty with expertise in broad areas of sensing, modeling, soft robotics and flexible electronics, control theory and data-driven technologies, computer vision, virtual reality and augmented reality, and testbeds development related to human-machine/computer systems. If you are interested in the College of Engineering faculty position in Extraordinary HCI and Inclusive Design, click here:

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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 .