Current Job Openings and Fellowships
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, New Jersey
[10/03/08] Tenure-Track Assistant Professor-Humanities Department-Science, Technology and Society Program
The selected candidate will be joining a multidisciplinary department that enjoys strong relationships with the Albert Dorman Honors College, the Department of Federated History and many other departments across the NJIT campus. The Science, Technology and Society program with research strengths in the philosophy of science, the ethics of technology, environmental studies, informatics, communication, and science education is housed within the College of Science and Liberal Arts. Especially desirable is a science, technology, and society orientation in research and instruction in the following areas: the natural and physical sciences (including environmental science, biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics); or the role of information and communication technologies in socio-political systems.
For more information, please see position 0600287 listed at: https://njit.jobs/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1223046205086
Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville, New York 10708
[09/08/08] Tenure-Track Position in Science, Technology and Society Beginning Fall 2009
The Sarah Lawrence College Social Science Faculty invites applications for a tenure-track position in Science, Technology & Society, beginning fall 2009. This appointment is a chair endowed by the Marilyn Simpson Trust. Candidates should have expertise in the political, cultural, and social issues arising out of contemporary developments in science and technology, and a breadth of knowledge about the history of science. An interest in working closely on student-generated independent projects is essential. Specific areas of research and teaching are open. We are seeking a candidate with teaching experience, a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and a PhD in STS, history, sociology, anthropology, or some other appropriate field.
Application materials must include a cover letter, CV, three letters of recommendation, two course syllabi, a writing sample, and a copy of graduate transcript. Deadline for applications is November 1, 2008. To apply for the position, please go to: https://slc.simplehire.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=50372 <https://slc.simplehire.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=50372>
Sarah Lawrence College is a small liberal arts college with a unique pedagogy based on small classes and individual tutorials located in Westchester County, 20 minutes outside of New York City. For information on Sarah Lawrence College, our curriculum, teaching methods, and philosophy of education, please see our Web site at: http://www.slc.edu. SLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to achieving a racially and culturally diverse community.
University of California
Santa Barbara, California
[08/08/2008] Three New Post-Doctoral Scholar Positions in the Societal Implications of Nanotechnology/Emerging Technologies
The NSF-funded Center for Nanotechnology and Society at the University of California, Santa Barbara announces three new postdoctoral fellowships to conduct research on the societal aspects of emerging technologies, with a particular focus on nanotechnology.
The CNS-UCSB invites applications from scholars from a wide range of disciplines whose research interests intersect with projects and topics in ongoing Center research. Examples include but are not limited to: public and expert risk perception; public deliberation and participation; technologies and the public sphere; science policy/public policy; the historical context of emerging technologies; the technology innovation system; and globalization and technology development issues. Two of the fellowships are open with regard to interest and specialization; one is to participate in a qualitative research project on gender and race in nanotech public participation and requires relevant experience. Prospective applicants are encouraged to examine the CNS-UCSB research portfolio at www.cns.ucsb.edu
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in a relevant field such as anthropology, communication, cultural studies, economics, environmental studies, gender and ethnic studies, history of science and technology, political science, science and technology studies, social psychology, sociology, or other related discipline. For all three opportunities, applicants should have demonstrated experience in related research, a record of communicating research results via publications and professional presentations, and be willing and able to participate in collaborative, interdisciplinary research.
The positions will be available starting as early as October 1, 2008; later start dates may be possible. Positions are full time with a beginning salary of $41,496-$47,328 (plus health benefits) depending on experience. The in-residence positions are for full-time research, with no teaching duties. The initial appointment is for 1-year, renewable for a 2nd year, based on performance. Applicants should submit a CV, a statement of research interests, and the names of three referees to CNS Assistant Director, Barbara Gilkes bgilkes@cns.ucsb.edu as soon as possible. Initial review of applications will begin as early as August 15, 2008, however the positions will remain open until filled.
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