The Graduate Program in Science, Technology & Society at Bar Ilan University invites applications for a Lecturer/Professor in Science & Technology Studies (STS). We seek an outstanding scholar whose research considers science, technology and/or medicine from the mid-twentieth century forward. Responsibilities include a standard teaching load, advising and supervising students, participating in program colloquia, graduate study groups, and taking part in recruitment and admission decisions. We seek a scholar with relevant disciplinary training (in STS, sociology, anthropology, political sciences, environmental studies, media studies, or communications); research of originality, value and interest; a strong record of publication; and a deep commitment to mentoring students. We strongly encourage women and underrepresented minorities to apply.
Applications will be considered, on a rolling basis, beginning on January 15, 2020, for a position that will open in October, 2021, funding permitting. Application material should include: a letter of application, a current curriculum vitae, a statement describing your research and teaching interests, evidence of teaching ability, at least one sample publication, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references. For further information, or to submit a dossier, please contact Noah Efron, Search Committee Chair, at efron@mail.biu.ac.il
The Graduate Program in Science, Technology & Society at Bar Ilan is Israel’s leading science studies program, and home to fifty very talented, creative and motivated graduate students. It is housed in Bar Ian’s unique Unit for Interdisciplinary Studies.