[Air-l] Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Science and Technology in Society

[jeremy hunsinger]

VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY, Blacksburg, VA.  
Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Science and 
Technology in Society.  Information about the Graduate Program in 
Science and Technology Studies, our undergraduate programs, our 
faculty, and course descriptions is available from our webpage 
(http://www.cis.vt.edu/sts).  The successful candidate must have a 
strong interdisciplinary background and be able to teach the STS 
Graduate Program's two history core courses in the history of science 
and the history of technology, as well as various introductory courses 
in our undergraduate programs.  We have special interests in 20th 
century historical sudies (esp. physical science or technology), 
science/technology and the law, and engineering cultures.  Three 
semester courses per year, undergraduate and graduate, with usual 
advising, service, and research responsibilities.  Evidence of teaching 
excellence and a strong research program required.  Salary commensurate 
with experience.  Ph.D. in STS or related field in hand by August 2004. 
  Interested candidates should send c.v., three reference letters, 
evidence of teaching ability, and a writing sample to Karen Snider, STS 
Executive Secretary, Science and Technology in Society, Virginia Tech, 
Blacksburg, VA 24061-0247.  We will start reviewing applications on 15 
December 2003, but will accept applications until the position is 
filled.  Virginia Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 
Employer.