LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN SCIENCE IN SOCIETY Science in Society Group, Faculty of Science
The Science in Society Group invites applications for the position of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in Science in Society. The successful candidate will have a PhD in an appropriate humanities or social science discipline, relevant publications in refereed journals and books, teaching experience at undergraduate level, and experience supervising postgraduates. We welcome applicants who are highly effective teachers and communicators, and whose research lends itself to interdisciplinary collaboration. We are a small, dynamic team who critically engage with issues in science communication/public engagement with science/science in society and are at the forefront of the strategic development and delivery of large, online courses (including MOOCs) at Victoria University. Alongside maintaining a strong research programme, the appointed academic will be required to recruit and supervise research students, contribute to a 300-level course in science communication, and teach into/coordinate at least two of the online undergraduate courses offered by the group (currently in energy and society, contemporary issues in science in society, history of science and Antarctic science and culture). There will also be opportunities to create and contribute to new courses, including at postgraduate level, depending on the appointee’s specific areas of interest and expertise. As well as having proven teaching skills and an excellent research portfolio of relevance to science in society, we would be particularly interested in candidates with teaching and research interest and experience in: science communication and public engagement with science; ma?tauranga M a?ori; issues in science in society in the wider Asia-Pacific region; and/or science and technology studies. The appointment will be either at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor level depending upon the level of proven experience of the successful candidate. Experience or demonstrable potential for developing collaborative partnerships across and beyond a University environment would also be advantageous. For enquiries about the position, please contact Dr Rebecca Priestley ( [email protected]) Please complete the online application form and submit your CV and cover letter by attachment at http://www.victoria.ac.nz/about/careers/current-vacancies Applications close Monday 20 February 2017. Reference 1443. If you applied for vacancy 1273 Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Science Communication and wish to be considered for this role, please ensure you go through our online application process. You can more about the job on the Victoria Vacancies webpage: http://www.victoria.ac.nz/about/careers/current-vacancies Do let me know if you have any questions. Best wishes Rhian *Dr Rhian Salmon* Science in Society group, Victoria University of Wellington, PO Box 600, Wellington, New Zealand Science Lead (Engagement), Deep South National Science Challenge +64 (0)4 463 5507 <+64%204-463%205507> | 021 298 4319 | [email protected] -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "gep-ed" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
