[STS-Africa] Fwd: Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Global STS

[Gianluca Miscione]

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Gianluca Miscione
​University College Dublin
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Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Global STS


​Sociology
School of Social Sciences
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore​

Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is ranked 13th globally and 1st amongst the world's best young universities.  

The School of Social Sciences nurtures interdisciplinary study and research for the betterment of society. We promote a holistic approach to advance learning through research and teaching. Our research and educational programmes are aligned with NTU's new five-year strategic plan, NTU 2020, which builds on strong foundations of NTU 2015 and aims to propel NTU to greater heights of research excellence. The plan focuses on five key research thrusts – Sustainable Earth, Global Asia, Secure Community, Healthy Society and Future Learning.  For more information about the University, please visit our website at:   <http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Pages/home.aspx> http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Pages/home.aspx.

 

Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Global STS

The School of Social Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor in Sociology with a specialization in Global STS. We particularly encourage candidates whose research expertise strongly emphasizes transnational dimensions of science, technology, and society. The candidate should demonstrate a scale of theoretical and empirical analysis that cuts across geographical boundaries.  The field of specialization includes but not limited to: health and medicine; cities and infrastructures; information technology and data analytics; or risk and disaster. Methodological focus is open. Scholars with qualitative, quantitative, or mixed research methods are equally welcome to apply. 


The candidate should have a strong publication record and teaching experience. A Ph.D. in Sociology, Anthropology, Science and Technology Studies (STS), or a related social-science discipline at the time of appointment is required. Ability to conduct research in interdisciplinary setting is preferable.  The successful applicant is expected to teach in English at both undergraduate and graduate levels. For further information about Sociology at the School of Social Sciences, please refer to:  <http://www.sss.ntu.edu.sg/Programmes/sociology/Pages/Home.aspx> http://www.sss.ntu.edu.sg/Programmes/sociology/Pages/Home.aspx.

 

Application Procedure
To apply, please refer to the Guidelines for Submitting an Application for Faculty Appointment ( <http://www.ntu.edu.sg/ohr/career/submit-an-application/Pages/Faculty-Positions.aspx> http://www.ntu.edu.sg/ohr/career/submit-an-application/Pages/Faculty-Positions.aspx) and email your application package (consisting of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, personal particulars form, teaching and research statements, evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available), three selected reprint/preprints of publications, and the names and email addresses of three potential referees) to:​

The Global STS Search Committee
School of Social Sciences
Nanyang Technological University
14 Nanyang Drive
Singapore 637332
Email:  <mailto:search-soc at ntu.edu.sg> search-soc at ntu.edu.sg

Applications sent via email should include a reference to "Assistant Professor (Global STS)" in the subject line. Please send your enquiries about the position to the above email address. 

Closing date for application: 15 September 2017. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.​

 

 

Sulfikar Amir, PhD

  Associate Professor of Science, Technology, and Society

  School of Social Sciences

  Nanyang Technological University

 

Visiting Honorary Fellow  

The Holtz Center for Science & Technology Studies 

University of Wisconsin--Madison


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