Open Rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full) Tenure-Track Professor in AI-mediated Telepresence

Northeastern University•Boston, MA

32d•Onsite

About The Position

Northeastern University's College of Arts, Media and Design (CAMD) is seeking interdisciplinary candidates for an academic year, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. The role focuses on critically-engaged research and/or creative practice that advances the concept of AI-mediated telepresence, where technology enhances connection across distance. This includes areas such as telemedicine, telehealth, immersive/AI-mediated shared environments, and human information networks. A successful candidate could focus on research areas pertaining to the design, development, management, and deployment of telepresence and AI in real-world contexts and practices. Potential research areas include immersive, AI-powered, and digital health technologies; embodied intelligence; immersive social presence; human-agent teaming; the relationship between telepresence and AI; AI-mediated remote teaching and learning; distributed simulation and training; and multi-modal experience design. A program or demonstrated potential for externally funded research and/or industry partnerships is required. Areas of application may encompass health system impact, community impact, rural health, simulation, remote and/or immersive learning, brain and physical health, virtual reality therapy platforms, virtual art therapy, AI/smart devices, wearable devices including exoskeletons, robotics, rehabilitation, advanced manufacturing and design, and collaborative design practices. Joint appointments between CAMD and other colleges such as Bouvé College of Health Sciences, Khoury College of Computer Sciences, and College of Engineering are of particular interest. This position is located at Northeastern University's Boston campus. The university values collaborative research and teamwork, and hires will be mentored for success through dedicated teams and faculty development programs.

Requirements

Ph.D. degree, or foreign equivalent, in Design, Media Studies, Architecture, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Health Science, Public Health, Informatics, Psychology, Neuroscience, Bio/Biomedical Engineering, or other terminal degree in a closely related field such as an MFA or M.Arch by the employment start date.
Demonstrated potential to attract external funding for research and/or creative practice.
For Associate Professor rank: a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
For Full Professor rank: a minimum of 10 years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

Qualified for joint appointment between two or more of the College of Arts, Media and Design, the Bouvé College of Health Sciences, Khoury College of Computer Sciences, and the College of Engineering.
Experiences, knowledge, and skills to build research, pedagogy, and curriculum in ways that reflect and enhance a commitment to fostering a sense of belonging.

Responsibilities

Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in area of expertise, including courses in the core curriculum and interdisciplinary programs.
Mentoring students at undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels in area of expertise.
Maintaining a strong program of interdisciplinary research that attracts external funding and/or recognition.
Participating in departmental, college and university service.