Job Description

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 Education Innovation. These positions represent the opportunity to join an exciting cohort committed to designing and developing technologies that promote inclusive pedagogical practices and broaden access to education for underserved populations. The technological focus can include, but need not be limited to, extended reality (XR), serious games, and the use of methods from AI/machine learning. Candidates who are interested in developing education innovations that creatively unlock the full potential of Northeastern's global campus are also invited to apply.

Critically, applicants should embody Northeastern's commitment to conducting research that positively impacts individuals and communities in the broader world. Central to this is the thoughtful development of technologies and new research directions with due consideration for their downstream social and ethical implications. This sociotechnical approach to innovating in education is also an important part of Northeastern's broader curricular and research focus in "humanics" and other related areas.

The successful candidate(s) will have a home college in the College of Arts, Media, and Design, the Khoury College of Computer Sciences, or the Bouvé College of Health Sciences. A secondary appointment in one of Northeastern’s nine other colleges is encouraged depending on the candidate’s discipline and research focus.

Applicants with research expertise in the following areas are invited to apply: learning analytics; educational data science; technology-mediated personalized/adaptive learning; human computer interaction focused on educational settings; extended reality (AR/VR/MR); serious games; and embodied learning. The successful candidate(s) will be expected to teach a regular load of courses in addition to conducting research. A PhD or terminal degree (e.g. MFA) in the candidate’s field (design, AR / VR, XR, games, education; health science and public health related fields; computer science or a related field; or a field relevant to the home department) is required at the time of appointment. Northeastern University is a global university system. Positions will primarily be on the Boston campus but may be available at any of our 14 campus locations.

How To Apply

If you are interested in the Khoury faculty position in Education and XR, click here:

Khoury College of Computer Sciences Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Positions in Education Innovation and Extended Reality

to view the Khoury search area(s).

Preferred

If you are interested in the CAMD faculty position in Education and XR with a preferred tenure home in one of CAMD’s six departments (Architecture, Art+Design, Communication Studies, Journalism, Music, and Theatre) click here:

Open Rank Professor in Education Innovation and Extended Reality (XR)

to view the CAMD search area(s).

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.