Full Professor – College of Engineering - Electrical and Computer Engineering – Embodied, wearable & assistive AI Physical - Boston

Northeastern University•Boston, MA

47d•Onsite

About The Position

Northeastern University's College of Engineering is seeking outstanding candidates for Tenure-Track Faculty positions at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor levels to join the interdisciplinary thematic area of Physical AI, Embodied, Wearable, and Assistive AI. This role involves strengthening research and education at the intersection of artificial intelligence, robotics, and the physical world. The department is looking for expertise in areas such as AI, machine learning, multi-modal sensing and learning, computer vision, embodied AI, human-centric AI, explainable and interpretable AI, trustworthy AI, AI on edge devices, physical intelligence, neuro-symbolic AI, and AI reasoning. The position is primarily within the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) but offers opportunities for joint appointments with other colleges. The university emphasizes collaborative research, faculty development, and fostering a diverse and inclusive community. The role is based at Northeastern University's Boston campus.

Requirements

A Ph.D., or foreign equivalent, in Electrical & Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics, or closely related fields by the employment start date.
For Associate Professor level: at least 4 years of academic or equivalent experience (e.g., industry, research).
For Full Professor level: at least 8 years or equivalent experience (e.g., industry, research).
Demonstrated record of developing transformative solutions to global challenges (for Associate and Full Professor levels).
Sustaining a research program with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary and translational research (for Associate and Full Professor levels).
Teaching both undergraduate and graduate classes (for Associate and Full Professor levels).
Being an active, recognized leader nationally and internationally in their discipline (for Associate and Full Professor levels).
Expertise, knowledge, and skills to build research, pedagogy, and curriculum in ways that reflect and enhance a commitment to belonging and inclusivity.