DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL HEALTH NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Position Summary
Northeastern University seeks a strategic and collaborative academic leader in health technology, dataanalytics, HCI, and health to lead a Digital Health Research and Graduate Education Program atNortheastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. Ongoing research and educational projects atNortheastern will serve as the initial building blocks for this program, such as unique, internationallyrecognized initiatives focused on personal health informatics, mHealth and AI-based interventions. Theseefforts—and new projects within the Digital Health initiative—will continue to be supported jointly by theCollege of Computer & Information Science and the Bouvé College of Health Sciences.
The position will involve expanding Northeastern University’s existing portfolio of unique programs in digitalhealth: a doctoral program in personal health informatics, two master’s degree programs in healthinformatics and health data analytics, and
undergraduate joint degree programs and initiatives in digital health. These efforts could also involve creatingnovel Boston-area and worldwide partnerships with prominent hospitals and health service providers, medicaland health professional schools, payers and managers of health expenses (insurance companies, governmentagencies) and community health advocacy organizations. Direct report will be to the Dean of the College ofComputer & Information Science and Chair of the Department of Health Sciences in the Bouvé College ofHealth Sciences. Candidates are expected to have
an independently funded research program of international caliber and to participate in undergraduate andgraduate teaching.
Northeastern has identified health as one of three major University-wide interdisciplinary strategic initiatives,and the University is making a major investment in interdisciplinary health research, making faculty hires in thelast few years in personal health informatics, data science and visualization (with a health data emphasis),health systems, health policy, urban health, population health, and health administration.
Qualifications
Credentials commensurate with appointment as an associate or full professor and a recognized scholar andresearcher in an area related to digital health (personal health informatics, health data analytics, mHealth,precision medicine, remote care, self-care, etc.). A PhD in Computer Science, Public Health or a closely relatedfield to one of the above-listed areas of expertise by the start date is required. A strong history of extramuralfunding from a diverse set of agencies (i.e., governmental, private foundations (NIH,
NSF, RWJ), commercial organizations). Ability to develop, lead, and evaluate educational programs. Anentrepreneurial spirit and desire to establish and implement a vision with a growth plan for a new university-wideinitiative. Demonstrated ability to recruit and orient faculty and staff to fulfil a common vision. Demonstratedcollaborative and teamwork skills working within and across schools, departments, and disciplines.Demonstrated record of leading, directing, and managing research groups. Demonstrated skills in negotiationsand change management, along with expertise in strategic planning and implementation. Qualified candidatesshould have experience with and be committed to fostering diverse and inclusive environments as well as topromoting experiential learning, which are
central to a Northeastern University education. interpersonal skills are required in order to communicateeffectively with students in person and online.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE COLLEGE, PLEASE VISIT
ccis.northeastern.edu
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please submit a cover letter of interest highlighting teaching accomplishments andrelevant professional experience, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contactinformation of at least three references.
Screening of applications begins immediately. Salary will be commensurate witheducation, training, and experience and includes
an outstanding benefit package. For full consideration, application materials should bereceived by December 1, 2017. However, applications will be accepted until the search iscompleted. However, applications will be accepted until the search is completed.
Contact
Misha Pavel Professor of the Practice m.pavel@northeastern.edu
COMPENSATION
Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and includes an outstandingbenefit package.
Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action EducationalInstitution and Employer, Title IX University. Northeastern University particularly wel-comes applications from minorities, women and persons with disabilities. NortheasternUniversity is an E-Verify Employer.
APPLY
Northeastern University seeks a strategic and collaborative academic leader in health technology, dataanalytics, HCI, and health to lead a Digital Health Research and Graduate Education Program atNortheastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. Ongoing research and educational projects atNortheastern will serve as the initial building blocks for this program, such as unique, internationallyrecognized initiatives focused on personal health informatics, mHealth and AI-based interventions. Theseefforts—and new projects within the Digital Health initiative—will continue to be supported jointly by theCollege of Computer & Information Science and the Bouvé College of Health Sciences.
The position will involve expanding Northeastern University’s existing portfolio of unique programs in digitalhealth: a doctoral program in personal health informatics, two master’s degree programs in healthinformatics and health data analytics, and
undergraduate joint degree programs and initiatives in digital health. These efforts could also involve creatingnovel Boston-area and worldwide partnerships with prominent hospitals and health service providers, medicaland health professional schools, payers and managers of health expenses (insurance companies, governmentagencies) and community health advocacy organizations. Direct report will be to the Dean of the College ofComputer & Information Science and Chair of the Department of Health Sciences in the Bouvé College ofHealth Sciences. Candidates are expected to have
an independently funded research program of international caliber and to participate in undergraduate andgraduate teaching.
Northeastern has identified health as one of three major University-wide interdisciplinary strategic initiatives,and the University is making a major investment in interdisciplinary health research, making faculty hires in thelast few years in personal health informatics, data science and visualization (with a health data emphasis),health systems, health policy, urban health, population health, and health administration.
Qualifications
Credentials commensurate with appointment as an associate or full professor and a recognized scholar andresearcher in an area related to digital health (personal health informatics, health data analytics, mHealth,precision medicine, remote care, self-care, etc.). A PhD in Computer Science, Public Health or a closely relatedfield to one of the above-listed areas of expertise by the start date is required. A strong history of extramuralfunding from a diverse set of agencies (i.e., governmental, private foundations (NIH,
NSF, RWJ), commercial organizations). Ability to develop, lead, and evaluate educational programs. Anentrepreneurial spirit and desire to establish and implement a vision with a growth plan for a new university-wideinitiative. Demonstrated ability to recruit and orient faculty and staff to fulfil a common vision. Demonstratedcollaborative and teamwork skills working within and across schools, departments, and disciplines.Demonstrated record of leading, directing, and managing research groups. Demonstrated skills in negotiationsand change management, along with expertise in strategic planning and implementation. Qualified candidatesshould have experience with and be committed to fostering diverse and inclusive environments as well as topromoting experiential learning, which are
central to a Northeastern University education. interpersonal skills are required in order to communicateeffectively with students in person and online.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE COLLEGE, PLEASE VISIT
ccis.northeastern.edu
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please submit a cover letter of interest highlighting teaching accomplishments andrelevant professional experience, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contactinformation of at least three references.
Screening of applications begins immediately. Salary will be commensurate witheducation, training, and experience and includes
an outstanding benefit package. For full consideration, application materials should bereceived by December 1, 2017. However, applications will be accepted until the search iscompleted. However, applications will be accepted until the search is completed.
Contact
Misha Pavel Professor of the Practice m.pavel@northeastern.edu
COMPENSATION
Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and includes an outstandingbenefit package.
Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action EducationalInstitution and Employer, Title IX University. Northeastern University particularly wel-comes applications from minorities, women and persons with disabilities. NortheasternUniversity is an E-Verify Employer.
APPLY
