Associate professorship(s) in Science and Technology Studies with a focus on climate & digitalisation, and critical d...

The Business IT Department at the IT University of Copenhagen invites applications for two full-time faculty position(s) at the rank of associate professor in (i) climate & digitalisation, and (ii) critical data studies. The proposed starting date is 1 January 2022 or soon thereafter.

We invite applicants who want to contribute to the IT University's vision of creating and sharing knowledge that is profound and leads to ground-breaking information technology and services for the benefit of humanity. The new associate professor(s) will work in the Business IT department within the Technologies in Practice (TiP) research group.

The TiP group focuses on qualitative (ethnographic and digital) and critical studies of technology-mediated practices in organizations and everyday life. It is among Scandinavia's leading research groups at the intersection of IT and society. It unites scholars from science and technology studies, anthropology, sociology, Human-Computer Interaction, and Computer-Supported Collaborative Work. The Business IT department also houses the Information Systems & Digital Innovation (ISDI) research group which conducts qualitative, quantitative, and design-oriented research on digital ecosystems, digital innovation, and digital technology management, focusing on technologies such as blockchain and Artificial Intelligence.

The IT University is looking to strengthen its research and teaching within two core areas (i) climate & digitalisation and the digital anthropocene and (ii) critical data studies and feminist approaches to science and technology. Candidates should have a well-established pipeline of research in relation to anthropological approaches to climate change, sustainability and green energy, or interdisciplinary research on computational, situated, and reflexive methods. The candidates are expected to conduct research and research-based teaching in two or more of the following areas:

• STS approaches to climate and digitalization: Preference is given to applicants with a focus on ethnographic approaches to energy and data infrastructures, and the digital anthropocene.
• Anthropological approaches to climate change with a focus on green energy transitions
• Sustainable digitalization, with a focus on the environmental impacts of digitalization, and the social sustainability of digital infrastructures
• Qualitative inquiry with digital/computational methods
• Critical data studies: Preference is given to applicants with a focus on reflexive and/or situated approaches to data and datafication.
• Feminist methods and approaches to science and technology, with a focus on embodiment, new materialisms and feminist technoscience

The new associate professor(s) will conduct interdisciplinary research with a combination of qualitative (ethnographic and digital) methods focusing onthe STS of climate & digitalisation or critical, feminist approaches to data, science, and technology. Moreover, the new associate professor(s) should conduct excellent research-based teaching in the areas mentioned above. The teaching will be within the bachelor and master programs offered by the Business IT department, wherein most courses are held in English. The position will be based on a permanent contract (tenured position).

The ideal candidate can document the following:

• Research publications at a high international level in well-respected peer reviewed venues
• Ability to attract external research funding
• Competences in developing and conducting undergraduate and/or graduate teaching that is well received by students
• Contribution to the goals of institutions in which they have worked, for example participation in committees, etc.
• Experience with supervision of students at undergraduate and/or graduate level, and curriculum development
• Ability and willingness to supervise PhD students
• Ability to read/speak a Scandinavian language or the willingness to learn Danish

The application should also state any additional qualities that the candidate may possess, such as excellent communication skills, leadership skills in diverse environments, and the like.

Working at the IT University
Located in modern architecture at the intersection of the new Ørestad and the old Amager, a 6-minute metro ride from the center of Copenhagen, the IT University offers an informal working environment, a varied everyday life, and a highly motivated, ambitious, competent and diverse international faculty, with PhD degrees from 15 different countries. The IT University is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself in actively and successfully pursuing an improved gender balance among students and among faculty. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups.

Working in Copenhagen
Copenhagen has a strong educational system, a rich cultural life, universal healthcare, good childcare, and well-functioning infrastructure. Copenhagen is among the world’s most livable cities according to the Economist Global Liveability Index. Living and working in Copenhagen will be a good experience for you and your family.

General information
The IT University of Copenhagen (ITU) is a teaching and research-based tertiary institution concerned with information technology (IT) and the opportunities it offers. The IT University has more than 160 full-time academics. Research and teaching in information technology span all academic activities which involve computers including computer science, information and media sciences, humanities and social sciences, business impact and the commercialisation of IT.

Questions about the positions can be directed to Baki Cakici, Head of Study Programme for Digital Innovation & Management ([email protected] / +45 7218 5186) or Lene Pries-Heje, Head of Department for Business IT ([email protected] / +45 3026 0336).

Salary
Appointment and salary will be in accordance with the Ministry of Finance’s agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC).

Application
The application must be in English and must include:

• A motivated application, including a cogent argument for how qualified you are for the position and brief statements of research and teaching plans
• A full CV, including name, address, phone number, e-mail, previous and present employment, and academic background
• Documentation of academic degrees (copy of degree certificates etc.)
• Copies of max. 5 different publications you wish the evaluation committee to consider
• A numbered list of publications. The enclosed publications should be marked with an asterisk (*)
• Documentation of pedagogical experience and teaching record within one or more of the teaching areas listed for the position
• Preferably documentation of both a) received observation and feedback on teaching, b) pedagogical training courses as a teacher, c) a formal written assessment of teaching competence and d) a teaching record within one or more of the teaching areas listed for the position

Applications without the above-mentioned required documents will not be assessed.

The applicant will be accessed according to the Appointment Order from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation of 13 March 2012.

The IT University may use shortlisting in connection to the recruitment process. In case of shortlisting, the Chair of the hiring committee selects applicants for assessment in consultation with the hiring committee after the application deadline. All applicants are notified whether their application has been passed for assessment. The shortlisting of candidates for assessment is based on the criteria in the job posting.

Application procedure
You can only apply for this position through our e-recruitment system. Apply by pressing the button "Apply for position" in the job announcement on our website: http://en.itu.dk/About-ITU/Vacancies

The IT University uses tests in connection with the recruitment process.

Application deadline: 1st August, 2021, at 23:59 CEST.

Applications/enclosures received at ITU after the application deadline will not be taken into consideration. It is your responsibility to ensure that an application submitted arrives before the deadline so please allow sufficient time for upload of publications and other documents.

The IT University invites all qualified researchers regardless of age, gender, religious affiliation, or ethnic background to apply for the positions.

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