[Interpretationandmethods] STS Position at Virginia Tech (open, but prefers bioethics)

[Jeremy Hunsinger]

VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY, Blacksburg, VA.  
Assistant Professor in the Department of Science and Technology in  
Society, tenure track. The successful candidate must have a  
demonstrable background and research agenda in interdisciplinary  
Science and Technology Studies. We especially encourage applications  
from candidates who will help us build upon existing connections with  
other units in the university. See our website (www.sts.vt.edu) for  
these connections. We are particularly interested in applicants  
working in bioethics, especially environmental ethics and related  
areas. The candidate will be expected to teach three semester courses  
per year, undergraduate and graduate, along with research, advising,  
and service responsibilities. Evidence of a strong research program  
and teaching experience required. Salary commensurate with  
experience. Ph.D. in STS or related field completed by August 2008.  
Candidates can find information about our programs, faculty, and  
course descriptions at: www.sts.vt.edu.

Interested candidates should apply online at jobs.vt.edu and refer to  
posting 070950.  As part of your online application please attach a  
C.V., evidence of teaching ability (use other doc field), and a  
writing sample (use other doc 2 field).  In addition, please send  
three letters of reference to:

Ellsworth Fuhrman, Chair,
Department of Science and Technology in Society
133 Lane Hall
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 24061-0247
(540) 231-8966

We will start reviewing applications on November 12, 2007, but will  
accept applications until the position is filled. Virginia Tech has a  
strong commitment to the principle of diversity and, in that spirit,  
seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities,  
veterans, and people with disabilities.  Individuals with  
disabilities desiring accommodation in the application process should  
notify Ellsworth Fuhrman.

jeremy hunsinger
Information Ethics Fellow, Center for Information Policy Research,  
School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee  
(www.cipr.uwm.edu)

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