Northeastern University

An understanding of the populations at greatest risk of addiction and behaviors underlying that risk is needed to develop, test and implement efficacious new interventions for prevention and treatment and to impact public health policy.. We have particular interest in a scholar with expertise in areas that are existing strengths for Bouve and Northeastern, including, but not limited to technology-based assessment or intervention, artificial intelligence/big data, behavioral neuroscience, behavioral genetics, the genetics of addiction, animal models of addiction, counseling interventions in-person and/or via telehealth, health care policy; and social justice/reduction of stigma.. There is strong potential for collaborations on translational research with investigators from the Center for Drug Discovery, the College of Science, the College of Social Sciences and the Humanities, the College of Arts, Media and Design, the School of Law, and other units at Northeastern.. The ADVANCE Office of Faculty Development office works in conjunction with the Office of Research Development (ORD), the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI), the Center for Advancing Teaching and Learning Through Research (CATLR), and University Decision Support (UDS) to provide programs and trainings to further develop and support a thriving faculty.. Northeastern has identified health as one of three major University-wide interdisciplinary strategic initiatives, and the University is making a significant investment in interdisciplinary health research with faculty hires in the last few years in data science and visualization (with a health data emphasis), environmental health, global health, health economics, health systems, health policy, personal health informatics, and population health.

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<div><center><img> Assistant/ Associate/ Full Professor in behavioral and translational science of addiction</center> About the Opportunity ABOUT NORTHEASTERN Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experience-driven lifelong learning. Our world-renowned experiential approach empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create impact far beyond the confines of discipline, degree, and campus. 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. Our locations—in Boston; Arlington, Charlotte, North Carolina; London; Oakland; Portland, Maine; San Francisco; Seattle; Silicon Valley; Toronto; Vancouver; and the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant—are nodes in our growing global university system. Through this network, we expand opportunities for flexible, student-centered learning and collaborative, solutions-focused research. Northeastern's comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs— in a variety of on-campus and online formats—lead to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools. Among these, we offer more than 195 multi-discipline majors and degrees designed to prepare students for purposeful lives and careers. <a>The Bouve College of Health Sciences</a> has over 200 faculty members, with approximately 2,000 undergraduate and 2,400 graduate students. It is the leading national model for education and research in the health, psychosocial and biomedical sciences and supports the University's mission of educating students for a life of fulfillment and accomplishment and creating and translating knowledge to meet global and societal needs. The College comprises 4 schools with 8 departments: <ul><li>School of Clinical and Rehabilitation Sciences (Departments of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Medical Sciences, and Physical Therapy, Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences);</li><li>School of Community Health and Behavioral Sciences (Departments of Applied Psychology and Health Sciences);</li><li>School of Nursing;</li><li>School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (Departments of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacy and Health System Sciences)</li></ul> Cross-disciplinary research programs and appointments are strongly encouraged within the College, and across the University. This opportunity is part of a broader Mental Health thematic search. If interested in other opportunities under the Mental Health theme, click here for more information: <a>Open Rank Faculty Search: Cross Disciplinary Search - Mental Health</a> ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY Northeastern University is searching for multiple tenured and tenure-track faculty positions at all ranks (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and/or Professor) in the broad research area of Mental Health. As part of a cluster hire, Bouve College of Health Sciences seeks an open rank (assistant/ associate/ full professor) scholar with research and expertise in the broad area of behavioral and translational science of addiction. An understanding of the populations at greatest risk of addiction and behaviors underlying that risk is needed to develop, test and implement efficacious new interventions for prevention and treatment and to impact public health policy. The ability to apply methods, tools and findings across contexts and disciplines is also essential. To that end, we seek a scholar capable of leading and collaborating on translational research. We have particular interest in a scholar with expertise in areas that are existing strengths for Bouve and Northeastern, including, but not limited to technology-based assessment or intervention, artificial intelligence/big data, behavioral neuroscience, behavioral genetics, the genetics of addiction, animal models of addiction, counseling interventions in-person and/or via telehealth, health care policy; and social justice/reduction of stigma. There is strong potential for collaborations on translational research with investigators from the Center for Drug Discovery, the College of Science, the College of Social Sciences and the Humanities, the College of Arts, Media and Design, the School of Law, and other units at Northeastern. Our tenure and promotion process values collaborative research and teamwork. Hires will be mentored for success, with mentoring teams and group guidance. In addition, a strong and effective faculty development strategy is part of the Northeastern institutional mission. The ADVANCE Office of Faculty Development office works in conjunction with the Office of Research Development (ORD), the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI), the Center for Advancing Teaching and Learning Through Research (CATLR), and University Decision Support (UDS) to provide programs and trainings to further develop and support a thriving faculty. At Northeastern University, we embrace a culture of respect, where each person is valued for their contribution and is treated fairly. We oppose all forms of racism. We support a culture that does not tolerate any form of discrimination and where each person may belong. We strive to have a diverse membership, one where each person is trained and mentored to promote their success. RESPONSIBILITIES The successful candidate will be located in Boston and have a tenure home in one of the 8 departments in the Bouve College and will be jointly appointed at another department/college at the university (to be determined based on the candidates' expertise). The candidate will also engage undergraduate and graduate teaching and student advising, lead/participate in experiential learning opportunities for students, such as capstones and directed research, as well as serving on dissertation committees, and engaging in service activities in the Department, College, and University. We seek individuals who can leverage their program of research to facilitate collaborations with other Colleges and nodes of Northeastern global university system (the Network), who are interested in the behavioral and translational science of addiction and bring innovative pedagogical methods into undergraduate, graduate and professional lifelong learning. QUALIFICATIONS A Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in a public health field (e.g., health behavior, epidemiology), psychology (clinical/counseling or experimental), pharmaceutical sciences, or a related field required by the appointment start date. Candidates must articulate or demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate/graduate teaching excellence and a record of interdisciplinary scholarly achievement commensurate with rank. The successful applicant will have a robust research portfolio and demonstrate extramural funding or the promise to secure such funding. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Interested candidates should apply here with a curriculum vita that includes a list of publications, and statements addressing the prompts below. Applications will be reviewed beginning on November 1, 2022. Questions can be directed to search chair, Dr. Laurie Kramer, <a>l.kramer@northeastern.edu</a>. Successful faculty at Northeastern will be dynamic and innovative scholars with a record of research and teaching excellence and a commitment to contributing to improved equity, diversity, and inclusion. Thus, strong candidates for this faculty position will have the expertise, knowledge, and skills to build their research, pedagogy, and curriculum in ways that reflect and enhance this commitment. Please indicate how your expertise, knowledge, and skills have prepared you to contribute to this work with written statements addressing the following prompts: Research statement: Please describe the focus of your research, including the questions you have identified, the funding you have received to support the work (if applicable), the results you have discovered, and the products of these efforts. Please also describe any research you have undertaken with students, with the external community, and/or with individuals from marginalized groups. Finally, please outline the research directions you foresee pursuing in the Bouve College of Health Sciences. Teaching statement: Please summarize your past instructional and mentorship experiences, your pedagogical philosophy, your plans/goals for teaching in the Bouve College of Health Sciences (including existing and proposed courses), and your strategies for teaching and mentoring a diverse cohort of undergraduate and graduate students. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice and Belonging Statement: Please provide a statement of your contributions to diversity that describes your past experience, activities, and future plans to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, justice and belonging in your teaching, research, and service. Your statement should demonstrate an understanding of the barriers facing marginalized communities in your field and be in alignment with <a>Northeastern's mission</a> to reflect the diversity of the societies in which it maintains campuses and meet the educational needs and interests of its diverse population. Some faculty candidates may not have substantial past activities. If that is the case, we recommend focusing on future plans in your statement. A more developed and substantial plan is expected for senior candidates. 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. Northeastern has identified health as one of three major University-wide interdisciplinary strategic initiatives, and the University is making a significant investment in interdisciplinary health research with faculty hires in the last few years in data science and visualization (with a health data emphasis), environmental health, global health, health economics, health systems, health policy, personal health informatics, and population health. 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 <a>www.northeastern.edu/diversity</a>. 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 <a>www.northeastern.edu/diversity</a>. 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