Assistant Professor Associate Professor or Full Professor in AI Governance
Assistant Professor Associate Professor or Full Professor in AI Governance
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About the Opportunity
Northeastern Universitys College of Social Sciences and Humanities seeks to fill two openrank faculty positions at the tenuretrack Assistant Professor Associate Professor or Full Professor levels in AI governance with an emphasis on public policy dimensions and regulations of AI and related technologies and the ethical legal and societal implications thereof.
Responsibilities
Successful candidates will teach undergraduate and graduate courses and will be working on the advancement of Responsible AI/Democracy at one or more scales including but not limited to global/diplomatic national municipal/local and grassroots/community and may have experience with the roles of the public private or nonprofit sectors in this space. We have a special interest in those examining AI governance in the Global South.
We welcome applicants from public policy political science international affairs and related fields. Successful candidates will have demonstrated expertise in AI governance and a robust research agenda. They should also have significant experience in or commitment to teaching and a dedication to education innovation including interest in developing new curricula for training a next generation of professionals who will need to understand how AI is being used to shape society the roles that AI systems can and do play in decisionmaking and the values and priorities underpinning those choices. Successful candidates will contribute to the interdisciplinary mission of the college and university and the experiential liberal arts.
Applicants will be considered as part of a single pool for both positions. Academic rank at the Associate and Full Professor levels will be commensurate with experience and qualifications reflecting a record of demonstrated teaching and scholarly excellence.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in public policy political science international affairs or a related field in hand by the employment start date is required.
For consideration at the Associate Professor level applicants must have at least 4 years of relevant experience. For consideration at the Full Professor level applicants must have at least 6 years of relevant experience.
A record in teaching research scholarship and service for level of appointment at higher rank of Associate or Full Professor.
Commitment to engaged and impactful research and innovation.
Evidence of interdisciplinary expertise and capacity for collaboration across disciplines.
Commitment to the continued development of Northeastern Universitys signature experiential learning model.
Experience working in policy or collaborating with policymakers a plus.
Commitment to faculty development and mentoring if a senior candidate.
Documents to Submit
Applicants should submit a cover letter that addresses the applicants interest in and qualifications for the position curriculum vitae a research statement writing sample evidence of teaching effectiveness sample syllabi and the names and contact information for at least three individuals who can provide a letter of recommendation.
Review of applications will begin on December 1 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
Please address nominations and questions to Dan OBrien Chair Search Committee at
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by the law.
Position Type
AcademicAdditional 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 for more information.
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.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
