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Colorado School Of Mines Teaching Assistant Professor, Futures - Humanities, Arts And in Golden, Colorado
Teaching Assistant Professor, Futures - Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Posting Number: JR105437 Location: Colorado
Engineering a world of possibilities The Colorado School of Mines (Mines) invites applications for two non-tenure-track Teaching Assistant Professor positions supporting our new "Futures" course. Futures examines the broad contexts of science, technology, and engineering from diverse perspectives related to "culture and society" and will be a required component of our core curriculum for undergraduate students at Mines.
The course integrates disciplinary perspectives on broad themes related to science and technology and of salience to humanity's future, such as energy, water, climate, minerals, artificial intelligence, natural disasters, etc. We are particularly interested in scholars from the humanities and social sciences, whose work intersects substantively with STEM fields or topics.
Relevant disciplinary backgrounds include environmental studies, futures studies, geography, ethics, international relations, political science, science and technology studies, sociology, psychology, and urban studies, among others. We welcome candidates with strong interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary interests. Regardless of disciplinary background, candidates must demonstrate sustained interest in STEM-related themes and a commitment to undergraduate instruction. Preferred candidates will be able to demonstrate the use of impactful pedagogies and productive collaborations with scholars across disciplines, including those in STEM fields
The Futures course is administratively housed in the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Department (HASS) at Mines, in collaboration with the Engineering, Design, and Society Department (EDS) as well as the Economics and Business Department (EB). We are targeting hires within HASS; however, joint appointments are also possible, including within the key collaborating departments or other STEM programs on campus. Teaching faculty at Mines participate fully in department and university governance and have the opportunity for promotion.
Mines is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we seek candidates who share this commitment. We welcome applications from candidates with varied life experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. Candidates from historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged t
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate in delivery of the new "Futures" course Collaborate with other faculty and the Futures leadership team to innovate and continuously refine the course Engage in service to Mines, including membership on department and university committees
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
A Ph.D. (or equivalent terminal degree) in humanities, social sciences, or closely related field Experience teaching at the university level Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills Experience with Canvas (or some other online platform)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Demonstrated record of effective teaching Experience teaching in the context of STEM education Research or instructional collaboration with scholars in STEM disciplines
About Mines & Golden, CO
When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines.
Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines' scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society. Today, we are the No. 38 public university in the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2023).
M nes graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds.
At the same time, Mines faculty members are pushing their fields in new directions, whether that's manufacturing, space resources, quantum engineering, carbon capture or more. Mines was recently classified as a R1 "Very High Activity" research institution by Carnegie, a notable feat for any university but particularly one of our size.
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