Full Professor- Khoury College of Computer Sciences

Northeastern University•Boston, MA

12d•$131,000 - $255,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Khoury College of Computer Sciences at Northeastern University has multiple tenure-track/tenured faculty positions at all ranks (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Full Professor), beginning academic year 2027-28 or 2028-29. The tenure home for this position will reside in the Khoury College of Computer Sciences, with a potential joint appointment in another Northeastern College (Bouvé College of Health Sciences; College of Art, Media, and Design; College of Engineering; College of Science; College of Social Sciences and Humanities; D'More-McKim School of Business; Mills College; School of Law), to be determined in consultation with the successful candidate. Academic rank at the Associate Professor and Full Professor levels will be commensurate with experience and qualifications reflecting a record of demonstrated teaching and scholarly excellence. We will consider candidates across all areas of computer science, whose research connects to the following sub-areas of AI: Physical AI, Human Centered AI, AI and Software Engineering, and AI Safety, Security and Alignment. We will begin reviewing applications as soon as they are received, starting November 15, 2026, and continuing through the academic year until the search is completed.

Requirements

Hold a Ph.D., or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science or a related field from an accredited institution by their employment start date
Develop an independently funded research program of international caliber
Demonstrated commitment to fostering diverse and inclusive environments
Demonstrated commitment to promoting experiential learning
For Associate Professor appointments, at least five years of related experience is required by employment start date
For Full Professor level appointments, at least eight years of related experience is required by employment start date

Nice To Haves

Senior candidates must have an established history of grant support or industry research, with the potential for strong leadership in their research field

Responsibilities

Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in AI, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science and related areas
Mentoring students and postdoctoral researchers
Conducting an independent research program that attracts external funding
Service to the college, university and the profession