[HASTS-jobs] Fwd: Assistant Professor Position Announcement Ad at the University of Virginia

[Karen Gardner]

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> From: Vanessa Pace <vpp at virginia.edu>
> Subject: Assistant Professor Position Announcement Ad at the University of Virginia
> Date: January 11, 2013 1:48:08 PM EST
> To: stsprogram at MIT.EDU
> 
> January 11, 2013
> 
> MIT STS Graduate Program
> 
> The Department of Engineering and Society at the University of Virginia is seeking to hire an assistant professor, tenure track.  Please distribute the below position announcement to the appropriate graduate student/recent graduate student listings.  Thank!
> 
> Assistant Professor of Science, Technology, and Society, Department of Engineering and Society, School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Virginia
> 
> The Department of Engineering and Society (E&S) is seeking an outstanding scholar whose research and teaching embraces a broad topic of concern to professional engineers, STS scholars, and the general public; examples of these topics include, but are not limited to, globalization, sustainability, leadership, applied ethics, the interplay of design, problem-solving, and cognition, and the role of the state and firms in shaping innovation and entrepreneurship. The successful candidate will have an active research program and may come from a variety of backgrounds including science and technology studies, engineering, media studies, humanities, and social sciences. The candidate will be expected to play a prominent role in the programs that E&S provides to the School of Engineering and Applied Science (such as the undergraduate thesis, engineering business, or policy internship) as well as building connections to other departments in both the Engineering School and across UVa. A Ph.D. is required and several years of teaching or research experience is preferred. The position is tenure track, with salary commensurate to experience, and will commence Fall 2013.
> 
> Applicants should submit a cover letter outlining research interests and teaching strengths, curriculum vitae, statement of research interest, statement of teaching philosophy, a sample of written work and contact information for 3 references to https://jobs.virginia.edu under Posting Number: 0611360. Candidates should review the E&S website (www.eands.virginia.edu) and indicate in their cover letter how their work will add value to this new, interdisciplinary department. We will begin reviewing applications on 15 February 2013 and will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.
> 
> The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to developing diversity in faculty and welcomes applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
> 
> 
> Vanessa P. Pace, Administrative Assistant
> University of Virginia
> Department of Engineering and Society
> P.O. Box 400744, A237 Thornton Hall
> 351 McCormick Road
> Charlottesville, VA 22904-4744
> Phone:  434-924-3425
>    Fax:  434-924-4306
>