University of Colorado Boulder Looking for Teaching Assistant Professor in the Herbst Program for Engineering, Ethics and Society – Science and Technology Full Time

Requisition Number: 50799
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Faculty

Schedule: Full Time
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Job Summary

The Herbst Program
for Engineering, Ethics and Society in the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) at the University of Colorado Boulder invites
applications for a full-time Instructor position in the History, Philosophy, and/or Study of Science and Technology (STS), broadly defined.
The ideal candidate will be ready to teach core texts in STS and/or the history of science and technology to undergraduate students in a
seminar setting. Subfield is open. Of particular interest are candidates who have experience helping students in engineering, computing, or
other STEM fields think deeply and critically about the roles of science and technology in human societies and cultures in the past,
present, and future.

The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary program that engages a diverse body of CEAS students
with the essential questions of human existence and will link those issues to the ethical practices of science and engineering. Candidates
will contribute to Herbst’s mission by providing them the tools needed to contextualize, analyze, and critique the processes of scientific
and technological development in a changing, diverse world.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally
diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity
employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The University of Colorado Boulder is a
dynamic community of scholars and learners situated on one of the most beautiful college campuses in the country. As one of 34 U.S. public
institutions belonging to the prestigious Association of American Universities-and the only member in the Rocky Mountain region-CU Boulder
has a proud tradition of academic excellence. The CU College of Engineering and Applied Science is ranked 18th among public undergraduate
engineering schools in the nation by US News and includes a commitment to ethics and social sustainability in its grounding mission. Founded
in 1989, the Herbst Program for Engineering, Ethics and Society offers interdisciplinary seminars focusing on core texts of literature,
philosophy, the arts, and the social sciences. Although not a major, the program runs a certificate program in Engineering, Ethics, and
Society and offers undergraduate fellowship opportunities. Text-based and writing-intensive seminars are the heart of the program, which
offers over 40 sections annually. Supported by an endowment, the majority of Herbst courses are limited to 12-14 students.

For more
information about the Herbst Program for Engineering, Ethics, and Society, please visit: https://www.colorado.edu/herbst/

For more information about the College of Engineering
and Applied Sciences, please visit: http://www.colorado.edu/engineering/

The University of Colorado conducts background investigations for all final
applicants being considered for employment.

The University of Colorado Boulder is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to
fostering and maintaining a diverse work culture that respects the rights and dignity of each individual. Alternative formats of this ad can
be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the ADA Coordinator at [email protected].

The College of Engineering and Applied Science at The University
of Colorado Boulder is supportive of the needs of dual career couples.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

This is
a non-tenure-track Academic Year appointment where your effort will be 90% teaching and 10% service and leadership. The successful candidate
will teach six undergraduate discussion seminars per academic year, beginning either January 2024 or August 2024.

What We Can
Offer

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement,
paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers
an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

Be Statements

Be authentic. Be impactful. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• Doctorate (or international equivalent) in a field relevant to STS/History/Philosophy of Science, Technology
  and Medicine.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• Letter of application
  specifying your qualifications for teaching in the Herbst Program.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching,
  including:
• Recent course evaluations.
• Recent syllabi-no more than two.
• Answers to the following prompts,
  with no more than 400 words per answer:
• Describe one of your best teaching experiences. What made it so good?
• What are
  your main objectives in the classroom, and what techniques do you use to achieve these?
• Writing sample (e.g., article, chapter
  from dissertation or book).
• Diversity statement: Please include a 1-2 page statement on how your teaching, research and/or service
  demonstrates a commitment to diversity and inclusion; examples might include scholarly work, efforts to improve access to higher education
  for underrepresented individuals or groups, or other contributions to diverse communities (for guidance in writing this statement, see https://www.colorado.edu/engineering/support-faculty-applicants).

During the application process, you will be asked
to submit a minimum of 3 references for this position. These individuals may be contacted and asked to submit a letter of recommendation at
a later time. This information will be kept confidential.

Full consideration will be given to applications submitted before
September 15, 2023. Application review will continue until the position is filled.

Contact: Lori Walker, Herbst Program
Coordinator, at [email protected].

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration,
applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs
(search by job title or requisition number: 50799).

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Teaching-Assistant-Professor-in-the-Herbst-Program-for-Engineeri
ng-Ethics-and-Society-Science-and-Technology/50799

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