Job Description
The College of Arts and Letters at Stevens Institute of Technology is seeking candidates for a full-time, tenure-track appointment as Assistant Professor of Quantitative Social Science (QSS). Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field, with an interdisciplinary research agenda that includes the use of innovative, quantitative approaches to studying substantive social science research questions.
The successful candidate will employ quantitative methods and/or data science methods to address research questions in their social scientific discipline. The successful candidate will work alongside colleagues in the new Bachelor of Science degree program in QSS and have the opportunity to help shape and grow the program. Candidates should be able to teach introductory courses in their discipline, courses in data analysis and quantitative methods for research, and upper-level, elective undergraduate and graduate courses in their area(s) of research.
The College of Arts and Letters at Stevens values diversity and seeks candidates who can contribute to a welcoming climate for students. Stevens is an NSF ADVANCE institution committed to equitable practices and policies. We encourage qualified women and minority candidates to apply.
Stevens Institute of Technology, founded in 1870, is in Hoboken, NJ, directly across the Hudson River from New York City. Stevens students, faculty, and partners leverage their collective real-world experience and culture of innovation, research, and entrepreneurship to confront global challenges in engineering, science, systems, and technology management. The College of Arts and Letters contributes to the mission of Stevens with programs that engage in research and creative activity at the intersection of science and technology, the arts, humanities, and the social sciences.
Candidates interested in applying should prepare an application that includes a letter of application, current C.V., statement of teaching philosophy, research statement, a diversity statement, and the names and contact information for three referees. Please combine all materials into a single document (MSWord or PDF) for submission. Review of applications will begin on January 6th, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.
All applications must be submitted electronically through the HR website at: https://www.stevens.edu/directory/division-human-resources/employment-opportunities
For more information about Stevens and the College of Arts and Letters, please visit https://www.stevens.edu/college-arts-and-letters
For more information about this position, please contact Dr. Lindsey Cormack at lcormack@stevens.edu.
Department
College of Arts and Letters
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