[Commlist] Position announcement -- Wolfe Chair in Scientific and Technological Literacy at McGill University

McGill University is hiring for the Wolfe Chair in Scientific and 
Technological Literacy position in the Faculty of Arts. The Department 
for the tenured line will be determined at time of hire, based on the 
field(s) of the candidate.  Please apply and share the ad in your networks.

If you should have questions about the position, you can write to me at 
the email below: I’m a member of the hiring committee.  Or you may 
contact the hiring committee chair, Prof. Andrew Piper, at 
(andrew.piper /at/ mcgill.ca) <mailto:(andrew.piper /at/ mcgill.ca)>.  Review of 
applications will begin after Friday April 21, 2023.  The job ad and 
application portal can be found here: 
https://mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/mcgill_careers/job/Arts-Building/Associate-Professor_JR0000038659-1?q=Wolfe 
<https://mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/mcgill_careers/job/Arts-Building/Associate-Professor_JR0000038659-1?q=Wolfe>

The full job announcement is posted below.

—Professor Carrie Rentschler

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*Wolfe Chair in Scientific and Technological Literacy*


*Position Description:*

The Faculty of Arts invites applications for the Wolfe Chair in 
Scientific and Technological Literacy. Established through a generous 
gift from a family foundation, the purpose of the Chair is to encourage 
better understanding of scientific and technological concepts across the 
general undergraduate student population, undertake research to provide 
broad and fundamental insights into the crucial importance of science 
and technology in society, and train graduate students to advance this 
field of study.

The Wolfe Chair will be expected to direct an academic and research 
program designed to ensure that students become familiar with critical 
scientific, technological and media concepts and terminology. Candidates 
from a diversity of fields are encouraged to apply, including but not 
limited to one or more of the following areas: science and technology 
studies; history of science and technology; race and technology studies; 
disability studies; critical data studies; algorithms and society; 
ethical AI; science communication; technology and media policy; 
information studies; media studies; communications; digital humanities; 
and cultural studies of technology. At a time when rapid scientific and 
technological advances are transforming societies, we view this position 
as a critical component of the university's responsibility to help 
students navigate and better understand the implications of 
technological change.


*Qualifications and Education Requirements:*
The successful candidate will ideally have the academic credentials 
necessary for a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate Professor 
or, in exceptional circumstances, Full Professor. Advanced Assistant 
Professors are also eligible to apply. The candidate will be hired into 
a home department in the Faculty of Arts, based on their field identity 
and areas of inquiry; as such, the hiring department is not yet determined.

*Faculty/Department/Unit:*
/Faculty of Arts/

*Job Type:*
Tenure-track

*Rank:*
Associate Professor

*Salary:*
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

*Posting Period:*
The position start date is currently scheduled for January 1, 2024. 
Review of applications will begin on April 21, 2023, and will continue 
until the position is filled.

*Required Documents:*
Complete applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, 
contact information for three referees, evidence of teaching experience 
and effectiveness (e.g., sample course syllabi), and two writing samples 
(of article or chapter length). All materials should be submitted here 
https://mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/McGill_Careers/job/Arts-Building/Associate-Professor_JR0000038659-1 
<https://mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/McGill_Careers/job/Arts-Building/Associate-Professor_JR0000038659-1> 


For inquiries please contact Andrew Piper, recruitment committee chair 
at (andrew.piper /at/ mcgill.ca) <mailto:(andrew.piper /at/ mcgill.ca)>

McGill University is located on the unceded territory of Tiohtià:ke, now 
known as Montréal; the Kanien’kehá:ka Nation are the traditional 
custodians of these lands and waters.

*/McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its 
community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and 
encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, 
women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, 
and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as 
well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to 
engage productively with diverse communities./*
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*/At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, 
methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and 
encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact 
both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such 
as government, communities, or industry./*
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*/McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves 
(e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career 
interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any 
leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on 
their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the 
equitable assessment of the candidate’s record./*
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*/McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members 
of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure 
the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities 
by striving for the implementation of universal design principles 
transversally, across all facets of the University community, and 
through accommodation policies and procedures 
<https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/benefits/disabilities>. //Persons with 
disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the 
application process may contact, in confidence,/ 
(accessibilityrequest.hr /at/ mcgill.ca) 
<mailto:(accessibilityrequest.hr /at/ mcgill.ca)>.*
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*/All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in 
accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and 
permanent residents will be given priority./*

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