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adjunct Professor in Design and Society:Job description:
adjunct Professor in Design and SocietyWho we areWhy Rensselaer? Join Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's dynamic global community of changemaker including some of the world's leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity. Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world's fastest supercomputers, and an IBM Quantum One computer - the first university-located quantum computer in the U.S. Are you ready to change the world? Apply now! Job Summary The Department of Science and Technology Studies (STS) in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute seeks a tenure-track adjunct Professor in the areas of equitable design, sustaincapability and design, design justice, collaborative or participatory design, product design, industrial design, or object design. The person hired for this job offer will conduct research at the intersection of design and STS, which may include publications, exhibitions, commissions, or collaborative projects. The position is 40% teaching, 40% research, 20% service. The selected candidate will teach required and elective courses for the major in Design, Innovation, and Society (DIS). Studio courses are the curricular core of this program, where students engage in design practices informed by STS theory and research, with an emphasis on social justice and sustaincapability. The prosperous candidate will teach both studio courses and undergraduate seminars such as such as ?Politics of Design? and ?Design, Culture, and Society.? Additionally, the selected candidate will teach courses and mentor students in the PhD program in Science and Technology Studies, a program that emphasizes scholarly inquiry about the mutual shaping of science, technology, and society. We seek a scholar who will contribute to the STS Department's broader commitments to socially engaged STS and design of alternative futures. candidates should have a record of creative research and/or design practice and show promise of advancing the STS Department's mission of synthesizing design practice with the social sciences and humanities. Qualifications candidates must have a terminal degree in design (such as an MFA, DDes., or PhD), a PhD or foreign equivalent in Science and Technology Studies, or PhD or foreign equivalent in a closely related field in the humanities or social sciences. Candidates must demonstrate, through accomplishment, promise of academic, scholarly and/or research achievement in their discipline. Candidates must be able to present evidence of effective teaching. We seek a versatile educator who can teach in studio, introductory, and seminar classroom. Preferred candidates will have design expertise and expertise, such as digitally assisted design, prototyping, design processes, and visualization expertise, among others. Priority will be placed on scholarship that considers perspectives from marginalized communities, as well as pedagogical practices that value diversity and inclusivity. Starting income/Rate Expected hiring range: $80,000 - $90,000 per 9-month academic year Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate's income will be determined located on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate's qualifications, practice, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer's good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting. Application instructions Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter. If you need assistance with the online application process, Contact Us by Email address: careers@rpi.edu Job Posted Date Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Total Compensation and Benefits Information Rensselaer's Total Compensation Program is designed to provide reliable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit . Skills:
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