Hi, all, We are again hiring into our programs in data and society here at ASU's New College, and would love to have you join us in Phoenix to help us build our research cluster. Two listings below: one at the assistant level, the other (scroll, scroll, scroll) a postdoc in the same area. If you know someone interested, please feel free to share these with them. And if you have any questions, shoot them my way. Best, Alex 1. Assistant Professor of Social Technologies / Critical Data Studies The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences in the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University (ASU) is seeking a full-time, benefits-eligible, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Social Technologies / Critical Data Studies to conduct research and teach at the intersection of data and social sciences. ASU’s New College offers a rich, interdisciplinary environment within a university that has been selected as the most innovative in the United States for the last five years. Situated within a school that includes faculties in anthropology, communication, political science, psychology, social technologies, and sociology, we seek scholars who will pursue programs of inquiry with national and international influence. In addition, our new colleague will be highly engaged in shaping the future of critical data studies across ASU and beyond. The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences is presently in a period of expansion and innovation around new initiatives and programs. Since Fall 2017, the School has added ten new tenured/tenure-track faculty, in addition to several lecturers and postdoctoral positions. This academic year, the School has been approved to recruit five additional tenured/tenure-track faculty, including the current position, and a Critical Data Studies postdoctoral scholar. Required qualifications: a) Ph.D. in Communication, Computer Science, Geography, Information Science, Political Science, Psychology, Science and Technology Studies, Sociology, or a cognate field by the time of appointment; b) Evidence of an ongoing research program that demonstrates a deep investigation of the intersection of data and society; c) Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research commensurate with appointment at the level of Assistant Professor at ASU. Desired Qualifications: a) Evidence of innovation in computational methods/data science and demonstrated expertise in any of the following: i) the relationship of algorithms and automation to social change, ii) the politics and policies of platforms, iii) critical approaches to social sciences using big data and computational approaches, and iv) social dimensions of wearable and IoT systems; b) Evidence of the potential to establish a strong, externally-funded research program; c) An interest in engaging in interdisciplinary collaborations in research; d) A commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring; e) A demonstrated interest in promoting and supporting diversity through service and research; f) experience in and skill with addressing issues of equality in the classroom; and g) experience in and/or willingness to engage with culturally responsive teaching and its importance to students' lives, interests, and communities More information about ASU’s School of Social and Behavioral Sciences can be found at https://newcollege.asu.edu/directory/sbs. More information about ASU’s New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences can be found at http://newcollege.asu.edu. To learn about ASU's unique mission and charter, please see: https://www.asu.edu/about/. Arizona State University has a strong commitment to a diverse faculty, one that is reflective of the contemporary United States. Arizona State University is deeply committed to positioning itself as one of the great new universities by seeking to build excellence, enhance educational access and have an impact on our community, state, nation and the world. To do that requires our faculty and staff to reflect the intellectual, ethnic and cultural diversity of our nation and world so that our students learn from the broadest perspectives, and we engage in the advancement of knowledge with the most inclusive understanding possible of the issues we are addressing through our scholarly activities. Deadline: November 1, 2019. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. Application procedure: Applications will only be accepted electronically via Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/68316 Requested material will include: 1) a letter of application, which explicitly addresses your academic experience, situates your research in the field and notes your teaching philosophy; 2) a current curriculum vitae with contact information; and 3) the names and contact information for three references (references will not be contacted during initial review and will only be contacted after candidate notification). ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check. In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456. Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. ASU's full non-discrimination statement (ACD 401) and Title IX policy are located at https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX . .- ... .-- .- ... .-- .- ... .-- .- ... .-- .- ... .-- .- ... .-- .- ... .-- .- ... .-- .- ... .-- 2. Postdoctoral Scholar of Social Technologies / Critical Data Studies The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences in the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University (ASU) is seeking a full-time, benefits-eligible Postdoctoral Scholar in Social Technologies / Critical Data Studies to conduct research and teach at the intersection of data and social sciences. This scholar will be expected to conduct their own independent program of research and teach 1 course per academic year. We seek scholars who will pursue programs of inquiry with national and international influence. There is an expectation of funding for up to two years, with the possibility of a start date as early as January 2020. The scholar would be expected to be in residence at ASU. ASU’s New College offers a rich, interdisciplinary environment within a university that has been selected as the most innovative in the United States for the last five years. Critical Data Studies is situated within a school that includes faculties in anthropology, communication, political science, psychology, social technologies, and sociology. The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences is presently in a period of expansion and innovation around new initiatives and programs. Since Fall 2017, the School has added ten new tenured/tenure-track faculty, in addition to six new lecturers and two postdoctoral positions. This academic year, the School has been approved to recruit five additional tenured/tenure-track faculty, including a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Critical Data Studies, five new Lecturers and two more postdoctoral scholars, including the current position. Required qualifications: The successful candidate must have: a) Ph.D. in Communication, Computer Science, Geography, Information Science, Political Science, Psychology, Science and Technology Studies, Sociology, or a cognate field by the time of appointment; b) Evidence of an ongoing research program that demonstrates a deep investigation of the intersection of data and society; and, c) An ability for the Postdoctoral Scholar to be in residence at ASU. Desired Qualifications: a) Evidence of innovation in computational methods/data science and demonstrated expertise in any of the following: i) the relationship of algorithms and automation to social change, ii) the politics and policies of platforms, iii) critical approaches to social sciences using big data and computational approaches, and iv) social dimensions of wearable and IoT systems; b) Evidence of the potential to establish a strong, externally-funded research program; c) An interest in engaging in interdisciplinary collaborations in research; d) A demonstrated interest in promoting and supporting diversity through service and research; e) experience in and skill with addressing issues of equality in the classroom; and f) experience in and/or willingness to engage with culturally responsive teaching and its importance to students' lives, interests, and communities More information about ASU’s School of Social and Behavioral Sciences can be found at https://newcollege.asu.edu/directory/sbs. More information about ASU’s New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences can be found at http://newcollege.asu.edu. To learn about ASU's unique mission and charter, please see: https://www.asu.edu/about/. Arizona State University is deeply committed to positioning itself as one of the great new universities by seeking to build excellence, enhance educational access and have an impact on our community, state, nation and the world. To do that requires our faculty and staff to reflect the intellectual, ethnic and cultural diversity of our nation and world so that our students learn from the broadest perspectives, and we engage in the advancement of knowledge with the most inclusive understanding possible of the issues we are addressing through our scholarly activities. Deadline: November 1, 2019. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. Application procedure: Applications will only be accepted electronically via Interfolio: Requested material will include: 1) a letter of application, which explicitly addresses your academic experience and situates your research in the field; 2) a current curriculum vitae with contact information; and 3) the names and contact information for three references (references will not be contacted during initial review and will only be contacted after candidate notification). ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check. In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456. Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. ASU's full non-discrimination statement (ACD 401) and Title IX policy are located at https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX . // Alexander Halavais (he/him/his) @halavais alex.halavais.net/bio // Associate Professor of Data & Society. Director of MA in Social Tech // Arizona State University, New College, Social & Behavioral Sciences // 2nd edition of Search Engine Society now 29% off! amzn.to/2FkKtYq