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Professor of the Practice, C2C Program, School of Public Policy - the Roux Institute, Portland, Maine
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Position Number: 5685778
Location: Portland, ME
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Public Administration & Policy

Professor of the Practice, C2C Program, School of Public Policy - the Roux Institute, Portland, Maine

About the Opportunity

About the Opportunity

The School of Public Policy at Northeastern University invites applications for a Professor of the Practice to support the Portland campus node at the Roux Institute of Community to Community (C2C), a new initiative at Northeastern University that is focused on conducting community engaged research with the goal of finding equitable solutions to local policy problems. The C2C team plays a key role in helping create partnerships between researchers and policymakers (city departments, state agencies, and community-based organizations) to co-create data-driven policy analysis, co-design and implement policy solutions, and iterate on program evaluation and development to move the needle on society's most pressing policy issues (https://impactengines.northeastern.edu/ia/c2c/).

The ideal candidate will contribute to our applied research and experiential mission, with research that focuses on public policy issues. We are particularly interested in candidates able to form research-practice partnerships in local, national, and international settings to produce impactful policy-relevant analysis. This may involve working closely with and contributing to our existing research centers at the Roux Institute that are engaged in related work including the Observational Health Data Sciences and Informatics Center, the Network Science Institute, and the Institute for Experiential AI. We are particularly interested in scholars working in applied policy areas such as affordable housing, education, public health, regional economic development, transportation, and workforce development. We encourage applications from candidates whose work advances concerns around racial justice and equity within the above areas of interest, with practice experience working on issues facing smaller cities and rural areas in Maine.

The successful candidate will be appointed as a non-tenure track Professor of the Practice in the School of Public Policy. They will report to the Director of the School in their role as a faculty member, but their primary supervisory relationships and commitments will be within the C2C initiative's research programs at the Roux Institute.

This position is funded for the first two years with the expectation that the Professor of the Practice will develop a robust research portfolio during that period. Upon the recommendations of the unit head and with the approval the dean, renewals of Professor of the Practice appointments may be made for a period of up to three years. The position will be located at the Roux Institute on our Portland campus with the option to negotiate a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

The C2C Professor of the Practice will be responsible for building an independent research program, aligned with the C2C mission of finding equitable solution to local policy problems, as well as managing C2C operations at the Roux Institute. They will be a key contributor to the university's applied research and experiential mission. Core responsibilities will include:

Developing research-practice partnerships with city departments, state agencies, and community based organizations across Maine to co-create a research agenda with the goal of changing a policy or practice to improve equity.
Conducting applied research on highly relevant issues by co-creating data driven policy analysis ,with the potential to make progress on one or more intractable policy problems.
Evaluating the economic impact of the Roux Institute on the state of Maine using a mixed methods approach that includes quantitative measures (e.g., job creation, business activity, and tax revenues) and qualitative assessments (e.g., lived experiences captured through surveys, interviews and focus groups).
Preparing grant proposals and obtaining external funding for C2C research projects that lead to co-designing and implementing policy interventions.
Disseminating research findings through briefings, conferences, and policy publications (e.g., white papers, agency reports, policy briefs, blogs).
Collaborating with other centers and institutes on the Portland campus, within Northeastern's campus network, and across other universities in Maine and actively engaging/supporting these groups in the C2C research program.
Managing C2C staff on the Portland campus including research faculty, post-doctoral students, graduate students, including mentorship and training opportunities.
Leading strategic planning to grow the C2C Portland presence and support the larger C2C initiative as it develops over time and expands to additional campus locations.
Teaching at least one practitioner-oriented course per year, depending on the candidate's areas of expertise and professional interests, with a focus on experiential learning (e.g., supervising capstone or other applied projects) at the master's level. For example, core courses might include one of the following: public policy analysis, program evaluation, economics for policy and planning, management of public organizations as well as elective courses in their areas of interest or expertise.

Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in Economics, Public Policy, Sociology or a related social science discipline with substantial coursework in statistics and/or econometrics at the doctorate level, is required by the appointment start date. The candidate must also have a minimum of five years of work experience post-Ph.D. The ideal candidate will have experience working in an applied research setting such as a government agency, think-tank, or academic research center on issues related to public policy, social justice, inequality, and/or racial disparities. Prior leadership experience in developing researcher-practitioner partnerships and obtaining external funding, as well as a well-developed network across sectors in one or more policy issues is particularly desirable. The ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary research teams and communicating across diverse audiences is essential. Individuals who are entrepreneurial, energetic, and able to work in a fast-paced and innovative setting will thrive in this position.

Documents to Submit

To apply please submit the following:

a cover letter, highlighting research interests, research and policy accomplishments and relevant professional experience;
a curriculum vitae, including a list of both academic and non-academic publications as well as external funding;
a research summary (2-3 pages) describing an ambitious plan for the C2C research program that aims to find equitable solutions to local policy problems in Maine;
a diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) statement, that includes plans to create and maintain a diverse and inclusive team environment as well as any DEIB-related research;
the names and contact information of at least three references. Candidates will be notified before their references are contacted.

About The Roux Institute

The Roux Institute is designed as an engine of innovation, talent-building, and economic growth for Portland, Maine, and northern New England. We are nurturing an environment for high-impact research and innovation in computer and data science, digital engineering, the advanced life sciences and medicine, and other tech fields. Partnership is what sets our education and research model apart. With leading companies at the table from day one, we are creating an agile workforce prepared to thrive in a competitive landscape powered by artificial intelligence as a force for good, and an environment for innovation in the life sciences and other high- growth sectors. Together, we envision an innovation corridor that in the coming years will stretch from Boston to Portland and beyond.

Position Type

Academic

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more 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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