Social Implications of Computing & Information Science - Tenure Track Appt.

Cornell University

Department of Science & Technology Studies

Tenured or Tenure-Track Appointment
 

Social Implications of Computing and Information Science

The Department of Science & Technology Studies at Cornell University
seeks an open-rank faculty member in the social, ethical and political
implications of computers and information science.  The successful
candidate will be expected to help develop the field of information
studies in S&TS and contribute to the ethics teaching mission on
campus.  Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: contexts
for computers and information use; ethics and intellectual property
rights; users and identities; gendered aspects of computers and
information science; information and organizations; political
implications of information management; cross-national comparisons of
information science development; the history of information
technology; social or cultural aspects of design of information
systems; and social construction of computing technologies.

S&TS faculty draw on multiple perspectives (including those of science
& technology studies, history, sociology, anthropology, political
science, and policy analysis) to develop integrated approaches to
understanding science and technology.  The position offers the
candidate opportunities for extensive interaction and collaboration
with Cornell's faculty in computer and information science to develop
new courses and to shape Cornell's newly emergent program in that
area. The candidate also is expected to be associated with Cornell's
Program in Ethics and Public Life. A tenured or tenure-track
appointment will be made within the Department of Science & Technology
Studies.

Applicants should have a strong record of research and publication in
Science & Technology Studies, or show potential for such a record.
Successful applicants will be expected to teach undergraduate and
graduate courses and to play an active role in graduate training. 
Administrative experience and potential for obtaining external
research support will also be considered favorably.

Candidates should submit: (a) a letter of application explaining the
relation of their research and teaching interests to the position
described above; (b) a curriculum vitae; (c) two examples of their
written work; (d) three letters of recommendation to be sent directly
to the department, (e) must have received their Ph.D. degree. 
Application materials should be submitted to Chair of CIS Search
Committee, Department of Science & Technology Studies, 306 Rockefeller
Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853.

Applications will be reviewed starting October 1, 2003 until the
position is filled.  For further information about the Department of
Science & Technology Studies, consult the web page at
http://www.sts.cornell.edu/.  Women and minorities are especially
encouraged to apply; Cornell is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer.