Location: Notre Dame, IN Open Date: Mar 15, 2023 Deadline:
Description:
Professor of Computational Social Science
The University of Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs in conjunction with the Notre Dame Lucy Family Institute for Data and Society invites applicants for a tenure-track (open rank) professorship focused in the area of computational social science. The ideal candidate will have completed a Ph.D. in business, economics, public policy, political science, sociology, statistics, information science, computer science, or a related field.
The candidate should have expertise in methods such as machine learning, network analysis, system dynamics or big-data analytics and visualization, and have a strong research agenda focused on using these methods to help understand the role of business and public policy in reducing poverty and inequality. Areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to, a focus on lower income countries, global supply chains, trade, migration, and human trafficking.
Competitive candidates for this professorship will have a strong scholarly track record with evidence of high-quality research as well as experience or interest in policy engagement. Scholars with direct experience working on policy with governments, international organizations, or non-governmental organizations are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate is expected to participate in the Keough School in all dimensions of research, teaching, and service.
The professorship will be based in the Keough School (https://keough.nd.edu), which advances integral human development through research, policy and practice, transformative educational programs, and partnerships for global engagement. It promotes interdisciplinary research on critical issues in global affairs. The successful candidate will be appointed as an affiliated faculty member of Notre Dame's Lucy Family Institute (https://lucyinstitute.nd.edu/), which seeks to advance data innovation to help transform society and individual lives.
Questions about the position can be directed to Tom Mustillo at tmustill@nd.edu. All applicants are required to submit a cover letter, C.V., and research statement summarizing examples of recent or ongoing research in the above areas of interest. Evidence of teaching effectiveness is also welcomed. Junior candidates should also arrange for the submission of three confidential letters of reference. All application materials must be submitted through the Interfolio/Notre Dame online application system: http://apply.interfolio.com/122625
The review of applications will begin April 15, 2023 but will continue until the position is filled. Start date for the position is negotiable.
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).