[INES Discuss] Assistant or Associate Professor Opening at Virginia Tech

[Matthew Wisnioski]

Hi all, I am writing to let you know that we're hiring a tenure track or
tenured faculty member in engineering studies broadly conceived. I am
chairing the search, and will happily answer any questions you might have
about the position.

Best,
Matt

*Apply Here*
<https://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/522993/assistantassociate-professor>

VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY, Blacksburg, VA. Tenure
track Assistant or tenured Associate Professor in the Department of
Science, Technology, and Society with an emphasis in engineering studies,
critical participation, and/or global technology cultures. The successful
candidate must have a demonstrable background and research agenda in
Science and Technology Studies or a closely affiliated field. We especially
encourage applicants who can fill some of these departmental needs:
engineering studies leadership, “making and doing” or engaged STS,
ethnography, international or comparative work, colonialism and
development, and/or relationships with engineering education or engineering
and technology programs. The candidate is expected to bring or build a
national or international scholarly profile. The candidate will be expected
to teach our undergraduate “Engineering Cultures” class, as well as other
undergraduate and graduate courses (four total per year), advise Ph.D. and
M.S. students in Blacksburg and remotely to graduate students in our
National Capital Region campus, and fulfill service responsibilities. We
prefer someone with an established scholarly record and some experience
with teaching and mentoring graduate or advanced undergraduate students.
The department is interested in candidates who have a demonstrated
commitment to building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment
through teaching, research, and service. Ph.D. in STS or related field
completed by August 2022. Salary commensurate with experience. Candidates
can find information about our programs, faculty, and course descriptions
at:
https://liberalarts.vt.edu/departments-and-schools/department-of-science-technology-and-society.html
.

Interested candidates should apply online at jobs.vt.edu and refer to
posting 522993. As part of your online application please attach a cover
letter, CV, and a list of three references. Please do not send any other
materials at this time. After an initial review, applicants may be asked
for additional materials, including a research statement, teaching
statement, writing sample, and recommendation letters.

We start reviewing applications on January 30, 2023, but will accept
applications until the position is filled. We strongly encourage applicants
from groups historically underrepresented in the professoriate. Virginia
Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on
the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender
expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual
orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis
protected by law: (http://www.vt.edu/about/equal-opportunity.html).
Applicants with disabilities desiring accommodation in the application
process should notify the search committee chair, Matt Wisnioski, at
mwisnios at vt.edu. Application questions should be sent to Ashley Snider at
aktate at vt.edu.


Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Science and Technology Studies or related field
• Specialization in engineering studies, critical participation, and/or
global technology cultures
• Evidence of research excellence
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate STS courses (including
Engineering Cultures)
• Ability to advise Ph.D. and M.S. students locally in Blacksburg and
remotely to National Capital
Region campus
• Ability to fulfill service responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• National or international scholarly record
• Experience teaching and mentoring graduate or advanced undergraduate
students
• Demonstrated commitment to building an equitable and diverse scholarly
environment through teaching, research, and service.
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