Recognizing that the ability to create, think with and learn from computational representations is highly desirable for citizens in contemporary society, we are searching for an assistant or associate professor in computational literacy. We welcome applications from candidates with interests in exploring the design and use of computational tools such as computer-based modeling, programming languages and digital construction kits, visualization, scaffolded tools, virtual reality, games, ubiquitous computing and social networking. Appropriate research emphases can range from scholarship in the principled design and creation of novel technologies to scholarship that focuses on empirical study and evaluation of new approaches to computation. Applicants from learning sciences, education, computer science, social informatics, media studies, psychology, sociology, cognitive science, anthropology and other relevant disciplines are encouraged to apply. Teaching and advising responsibilities will include doctoral and master's students in Learning Sciences and/or Human Development and Social Policy, as well as teaching courses in areas related to computational literacy in the school's teacher education programs.

Northwestern University invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in the School of Education and Social Policy.  We encourage candidates eligible for the rank of assistant or tenured associate professor to apply. We seek a scholar with a research program in the study of social disparities with excellent quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods skills and a Ph.D. concentrating in human development, cognitive psychology or learning sciences, social psychology, cultural psychology, economics, sociology, political science, education, or a related field.  The successful candidate will have strong theoretical and empirical interests in some aspect of social disparities in human learning and development, such as education policy, curricular practices, teacher training, school organization, , discrimination, peer effects, the structure of social disparities, or ecological influences on opportunity to learn.  Candidates may have interests in school or out-of-school contexts, including families or neighborhood organizations , or relationships between school and out-of-school environments.   Applicants at the tenured or advanced assistant professor levels should have an outstanding record of scholarly publications and externally funded research.   In addition to research, responsibilities will include teaching and advising doctoral, master’s and undergraduate students in the School of Education and Social Policy. Northwestern is located in an attractive lakefront community adjacent to Chicago. Minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. Northwestern is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.