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Tenure-Track Faculty, Social, Economic, & Ethical Implications of Computing & Networks

Employer
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Location
Massachusetts, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Oct 18, 2024

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sloan School of
Management and the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing (SCC) located
in Cambridge, MA invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the
Assistant Professor level in social, economic, and ethical implications of
computing and networks, with specific focus on the Future of Work and the
evolving interface between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Human Interaction.
The intended start date is July 1, 2025, or as soon thereafter as possible. We
seek candidates whose research involves development and/or novel
conceptual use of computational, statistical, and/or AI methodologies to
address substantive questions at the frontier of AI and its interaction with
human decision-making at individual, organizational, and/or societal levels.

Areas related to this search include but are not limited to: (1) AI in Human
Decision-Making: dynamics of human-AI collaboration; issues of bias and
fairness in AI-driven decisions; the impact of AI system transparency (or lack
thereof) on trust and accountability. (2) AI and Collective Intelligence: role of
AI in accelerating knowledge accumulation, integration of diverse expertise
within team settings, and in exploring ways in which AI tools can enhance
collaboration, collective intelligence, and innovation; (3) AI in Recruitment
and Human Resources: examining AI’s influence on hiring, employee
evaluation, and performance management; implications for reward allocation
and well-being of organizational members; addressing bias, inequality, and
learning challenges in organizational contexts.


The successful candidate will hold a shared appointment in the Sloan School
of Management, ideally within the Work and Organization Studies (WOS)
group (or in a different group within Sloan) and the SCC, within either the
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) or the
Institute of Data, Systems, and Society (IDSS). This position aligns with
Sloan’s focus on The Future of Work and AI-Human Interaction, and SCC’s
strategic area of Social, Economic, and Ethical Implications of Computing
and Networks.


Candidates must have a PhD in Computer Science, Management, Sociology,
Economics, Operations Research, Information Science or a related field by the
start of employment. Applicants should have strong computational or statistical
skills and a commitment to research that brings together social sciences and
computing.


Faculty responsibilities include teaching courses at undergraduate and
graduate levels in the areas of networks, organizations and computing,
advising students, conducting research, and providing service to the institution
and profession. The primary appointment will be in the Work and Organization
Studies group, but candidates are expected to teach in both Sloan and
educational programs of SCC.


Application requirements: A cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, research
statement (3-4 pages), teaching statement (1 page), and contact details for at
least three references. Applicants should discuss how their work aligns with
the position and how they would support Sloan and SCC programs.
Recommendations should be submitted directly by the recommenders.
Applications received and completed (including recommendation letters) by
November 4th will be prioritized. Applications received and completed after
November 4th could also be considered. Please submit online applications to:
http://apply.interfolio.com/156476.


MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin. See MIT's full policy on nondiscrimination. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, including verifying any finding of misconduct (or pending investigation) from prior employers.

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