Professor (Open Rank), Human Performance in Extreme Environments, Bouvé College of Health Science

Northeastern University•Boston, MA

49d•Onsite

About The Position

Northeastern University is seeking applications for open rank tenure-track or tenure-on-entry positions within the Bouvé College of Health Sciences, focusing on research into how humans function in extreme environments. This role will investigate the psychological, neurobehavioral, cognitive, social, or communication sciences that support individual and team performance under extreme physical and cognitive loads, including human-machine and human-AI teams. The successful candidate will establish or expand an externally-funded research program, collaborate across various university colleges and research institutes, and contribute to teaching and service. Northeastern emphasizes experience-driven learning and collaborative research, with robust faculty development support.

Requirements

Demonstrated track record of research in human performance, musculoskeletal / brain / physiological / cognitive, or related domains of health, in high-performance subjects or settings (e.g., space, warfighter, austere or other extreme environments or contexts).
PhD, ScD, EdD, MD, DO, PsyD or equivalent doctorate in relevant fields (e.g., exercise science, environmental or integrative physiology, biomedical engineering, psychology/cognitive science, human factors, public health, medicine, data science, or related field) by the employment start date.
Demonstrated ability to work with all student populations and promotion of experiential learning.
Record of, or potential for, extramural research funding.
For an associate rank appointment, a minimum of 5 years of academic experience is required.
For a full rank appointment, a minimum of 10 years of academic experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Secondary appointment in the College of Arts, Media and Design, College of Engineering, or College of Science.

Responsibilities

Develop or sustain an independent, externally funded program of research.
Pursue extramural funding.
Publish in peer-reviewed venues and disseminate work to scientific, clinic, or public audiences.
Mentor doctoral, master’s, or undergraduate students in research, consistent with the tenure home programs.
Teach at the undergraduate, graduate, or professional level in the candidate’s area of expertise.
Contribute to university degree and certificate programs.
Advise and mentor students, including global student populations.
Contribute to curriculum development, course design, or program growth.
Contribute service to the department, college, and university.
Participate in the profession through peer review, editorial work, professional societies and organizations, or grant review.
Engage with community, clinical, operational, or industry partners where relevant to the research program.