Dibner Family Chair, Professor, (Tandon, TCS)

The Department of Technology, Culture, and Society (TCS) at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering invites applications for the Dibner Family Chair in the History and Philosophy of Technology and Science, to start on September 1, 2023.

The Dibner Family Chair in the History and Philosophy of Technology and Science is dedicated to promoting humanistic perspectives on science and technology and exploring the history and social implications of technology. The Chair consists of two (2) concurrent positions: (i) a Tenured Faculty Position and (ii) a Chair Position with a five-year renewable term. The candidate selected as Chair will simultaneously receive offers of an appointment to the Tenured Faculty Position and Chair Position. 

 

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will be scholars of international repute with a distinguished record of research in the history and philosophy of technology and science.  Applicants should have an accomplished record of scholarship in the interdisciplinary humanistic interpretation of technology and science, with interests in issues such as how science and engineering actually advance, how technological change broadly impacts society, and how technology and science can be viewed from various historical and philosophical perspectives within a predominantly technological environment. Applicants should be willing to lead the development of a top-ranked interdisciplinary program, be committed to excellence in teaching and mentoring and possess outstanding intellectual leadership within the University.

We especially welcome applications from scholars of the history and/or philosophy of technology, with particular emphasis on the history and/or philosophy of media technologies,  to support our academic degree programs in Integrated Design & Media.  We also particularly welcome applicants who have, in addition to scholarly and critical expertise, an active practice in media, design, or arts. Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in Media Studies, Design, Science and Technology Studies, History, Philosophy, Anthropology, Art History, or a related discipline. 

Application Instructions

 Please submit the following materials electronically:

  • Cover letter
  • Current CV
  • Teaching statement
  • Research/Practice Statement
  • A statement of your experience with or knowledge of inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging efforts and your plans for incorporating them into your teaching, research, mentoring, and service.
  • Recent teaching evaluations (if available)
  • Names and contact information for three references.

Apply Here: https://apply.interfolio.com/115940

Applications will be accepted through December 31, 2022. We encourage you to submit at your earliest convenience.

 

About Us

New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States, and  NYU Tandon School of Engineering traces its roots back to 1854, building on an illustrious past as Brooklyn Poly and the NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering. Our mission is to excel in research, teaching, and entrepreneurship and inspire and educate engineers for the 21st century — backed by an historic commitment of $1 billion to recruit new faculty, fuel groundbreaking basic and applied research in key areas, and expand the Downtown Brooklyn campus. NYU Tandon faculty are world renowned leaders in science and technology, with a strong commitment to research, innovation, and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world. We lead and have ties to multidisciplinary centers in wireless technology, cybersecurity, urban informatics, data sciences, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and health, among others. Our faculty and students are part of the high-tech start-up culture in New York City and in downtown Brooklyn, and we support three “future lab” business incubators that connect our students and faculty to today’s innovation economy. We are deeply committed to teaching and learning, and with NYU's unrivaled global network of campuses, we promote a truly global engineering education.

The Department of Technology, Culture, and Society promotes critical engagement with the arts, design, technology and science while drawing on the perspectives of the humanities and social sciences.  We provide instruction and support research in what we see as core elements of Tandon engineering:  creative, ethical, sustainable design.  We deliver nationally-recognized undergraduate and graduate degrees in Integrated Design & Media; and offer best-in-class undergraduate coursework in ethics, sustainability, urban design, and science and technology studies.  Situated on NYU’s Brooklyn campus and with access to world-class facilities, the Integrated Design & Media (IDM) program trains students in creative practice, design research and multidisciplinary experimentation with emerging media technologies. We use technologies to support human values and interdependence, building a field of practice that combines the ethics of an arts practice with the technical rigor of engineering.

NYU Tandon is committed to substantially increasing the proportion of our faculty from historically underrepresented groups in STEM, and we encourage candidates from such groups to apply. We aspire to create a climate where diversity and inclusion are not only appreciated but considered an asset for creativity and innovation, and we seek faculty who have a real passion for a culturally diverse environment. We take pride in our high numbers of female students and students who are the first in their family to go to college. NYU belongs to the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC), which assists with dual-career searches, and our faculty are supported by a range of work-life balance programs provided by the NYU Office of Work Life.

 

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary  (for 9 month) range for this position is $195,000 - $265,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer

 

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