Assistant/Associate Professor - Consortium for Science, Policy and Outcomes

The Consortium for Science, Policy, and Outcomes (CSPO) at Arizona State University (ASU) seeks to fill a new, tenure-track faculty position in the general field of science, technology, and society available for August 2005. This position will likely be filled at the Assistant Professor level, but we will also consider candidates recently promoted to Associate Professor. Qualified candidates will have Doctorate or equivalent in related area, and will have demonstrated research and teaching interests at the intersection of public policy, scientific and technological advance, and social impacts appropriate to rank; evidence of potential in both research and teaching appropriate to rank. Particular areas of specialization are open but could include emerging technologies (nanotechnology; genomics; robotics; etc.), biomedicine and health, social progress indicators, research policy, information technology, technology and development, globalization, etc. Disciplinary approaches are also open but could include political science, economics, anthropology, sociology, communication, history, law, and cultural studies. Experience with policy, public engagement, technology assessment, or other applied areas is a plus. Natural scientists with significant policy research experience will also be considered. The appointment will be split between CSPO and an appropriate disciplinary unit within ASU's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Salary and start-up package very competitive.
CSPO and ASU offer an innovative, interdisciplinary environment for developing and testing research and teaching ideas related to the governance and conduct of science and technology in the public interest.


Review of applications will begin November 19, 2004 (no electronic applications accepted), if not filled will continue every Friday thereafter until the search is closed. Submit: detailed letter of application stating qualifications, experience, research plans, and teaching interests; a complete, detailed curriculum vitae; and 3 letters of recommendation to David Guston, Chair, Search Committee, Consortium for Science, Policy and Outcomes, PO Box 874401, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-4401. AA/EOE

For more information about CSPO, go to www.cspo.org.=20