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Open Rank Faculty Search: Cross Disciplinary Search- Technology, Digital Economies, and Privacy
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Position Number: 4045008
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Business - Business Law

Open Rank Faculty Search: Cross Disciplinary Search- Technology, Digital Economies, and Privacy

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 theme of Technology, Digital Economies, and Privacy. Faculty will have a primary tenure home in the Khoury College of Computer Sciences, the College of Social Sciences and Humanities, D'Amore-McKim School of Business or the School of Law. A secondary appointment in a different college is also possible depending on the candidate's discipline and research focus.

Individuals and businesses today generate an astounding amount of data incessantly, and it has become critical to understand, analyze, and utilize these data effectively and efficiently to inform decisions. Similarly, safeguarding data to ensure appropriate use and disclosure has become a significant economic, societal, and public policy issue. We are recruiting scholars in the broad theme of Technology, Digital Economies, Digital Platforms, and Privacy, whose work transcends several disciplines, including business, economics, computer science, cybersecurity, and public policy.

Applicants with research expertise in the following areas are encouraged to apply:

AI in Technology: AI, machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and their applications
Technology Policy: Conflict resolution; policy implications and governance; using technology to promote economic development and alleviate poverty in developing regions
Digital Economies: Building and financing technology; digital assets and currencies; blockchains; technology-enabled financial liberalization; markets for information goods; digital platforms
Security, Privacy and Resilience: Information and data security, cryptography; differential privacy; misinformation; digital systems resilience

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, machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, cyber security, privacy, including differential privacy, usable security, and technology policy. If you are interested in the Khoury faculty position, click here:
Khoury College of Computer Sciences Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Positions in Technology, Digital Economies, and Privacy

The College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH) is interested in hiring faculty with expertise in computational social science with an emphasis on issues related to technology, digital economies, and privacy. If you are interested in the CSSH faculty position, click here:
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Technology, Digital Economies, and Privacy

The School of Law is interested in hiring faculty with expertise in artificial intelligence and data privacy, regulation of internet platforms and social media, and the law of the internet economy. If you are interested in the School of Law faculty position, click here:
Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor - School of Law

The D'Amore-McKim School of Business (DMSB) is interested in candidates with expertise in data security, fintech and quantitative finance, analysis of large and non-traditional data sets, digital assets and currencies and associated technologies, technology-enabled financial liberalization, digital marketing, and technological innovation. If you are interested in the DMSB faculty position, click here:
Assistant/Associate/Full Professors in Business - Tech, Digital Economies, and Privacy

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.

To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Open-Rank-Faculty-Search--Cross-Disciplinary-Search--Technology--Digital-Economies--and-Privacy_R110096-1