Assistant Professor: Livable & Resilient Cities, Urban AI

1000scholars; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in livable and resilient cities within the Department of Sociology. We seek candidates addressing urban inequality, housing equity, urban analytics, and related issues, with expertise in AI, quantitative, computational methods, and spatial analysis.

The successful candidate will contribute to BU's Livable and Resilient Cities cluster, engage in independent research, teaching, mentoring, and service, and

Qualifications

• PhD in Sociology or related field required.
• Strong teaching, mentoring, and service commitments.
• Active pursuit of innovative, independent research program.

Responsibilities

• Lead an independent research program and publish in peer-reviewed venues.
• Teach and mentor students across undergraduate and graduate levels; engage in service to department and university.

Skills

Teaching

Research leadership

Independent research

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Sociology

Tools

R

Python

GIS

Spatial analysis

Job description

Boston University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in livable and resilient cities within the Department of Sociology. We seek candidates addressing urban inequality, housing equity, urban analytics, and related issues, with expertise in AI, quantitative, computational methods, and spatial analysis.

The successful candidate will contribute to BU's Livable and Resilient Cities cluster, engage in independent research, teaching, mentoring, and service, and