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Keough School Multiple Positions Ad (Fall 2023)

Title: Tenured/Tenure-Track Positions

The University of Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs is looking for tenure-track scholars with a strong (policy-relevant) research agenda. The positions include: Professor of Development Policy (senior level); Professor of Applied Ethics and Technology (open rank); Professor of Computational Social Science (open rank); and Professor of Democracy Studies (junior level).

Learn more: https://keough.nd.edu/current-openings/

Our diverse faculty conduct interdisciplinary research on critical global affairs issues. Specific issues include environmental justice, poverty, democracy, governance, future of work, climate change, and migration.

Professor of Development Policy

The University of Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs invites applicants for a tenured policy professorship (associate or full) focused in the area of development. The ideal candidate would have a strong research agenda focused on poverty and inequality in the context of low- and middle-income countries. Areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to, issues around climate change and environmental justice such as climate-induced migration, climate adaptation, just climate transitions, climate-resilient agriculture systems, equitable natural resource management, climate financing, and resource mobilization. For an accomplished senior candidate, an endowed chair would be considered.

Competitive candidates for this professorship will have a strong scholarly track record with evidence of high-quality research as well as substantial policy engagement in global and national discussions on development. Applicants should demonstrate evidence of prominence in their academic field and among development policymakers and practitioners. Scholars with direct experience working in development policy with international organizations, governments or non-governmental organizations are encouraged to apply. The search is open with respect to discipline and may include anthropology, demography, economics, geography, political science, psychology, public policy, sociology or related fields.

To apply: http://apply.interfolio.com/121176

Professor of Applied Ethics and Technology

The University of Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs in conjunction with the Notre Dame Technology Ethics Center invites applicants for a tenure-track (open rank) professorship focused in the area of applied ethics and technology. The ideal candidate will have a strong research agenda in applied ethics focusing on the ethical issues related to AI and digital technology. Areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to, the impact of AI and digital technology on poverty and inequality, on the future of work, on human dignity and democracy, or on the environment and climate change. For an accomplished senior candidate, an endowed chair would be considered.

Competitive candidates for this professorship will have a scholarly track record with evidence of high-quality research and, ideally, policy engagement in global and national discussions on ethical issues related to the use of AI and digital technology. To be considered at the Full or Associate Professor level, applicants should provide evidence of prominence in their academic field or among policy-makers and practitioners. Scholars from different disciplines with deep expertise on the intersection between ethics and AI/digital technology are encouraged to apply.

To apply: http://apply.interfolio.com/121752

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, computer science, economics, information science, public policy, political science, psychology, sociology, or a related field with a strong research focus on the intersection of business and society.

The candidate should have strong skills in computational social science and data analytics with expertise in methods such as machine learning, network analysis, system dynamics or big-data analytics and visualization. They should have a strong research agenda focused on using these methods to help understand the role and impacts of business policies, practice and performance in society with a particular focus on public policy interventions to address challenges of human development, persistent poverty and growing inequality. Areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to, a focus on lower income countries, implementation of environmental social and governance (ESG) principles, global supply chains, trade, migration, and human trafficking.

To apply: http://apply.interfolio.com/122625



Professor of Democracy Studies

The University of Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs invites applicants for a tenure-track position of assistant professor working on the study of democracy and democratic backsliding. The ideal candidate will have a comparative research agenda focused on questions of democratic erosion, democratic resilience, and strategies to protect democracy. The position is funded by the Kellogg Institute for International Studies, as part of Notre Dame's new Democracy Initiative.

The search is open in terms of methodological perspectives and geographic area focus, but competitive candidates are expected to possess strong empirical skills (with a preference for mixed methods) and to be conversant across research traditions, theoretical perspectives, and geographic regions. Successful candidates must provide evidence of high-quality research, as well as an interest to engage global policy debates about the future of democracy.

To apply: http://apply.interfolio.com/130347


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.






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