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 ASUÕs 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 http://www.cspo.org/
 

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