Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Huma...

SUNY Polytechnic Institute • Utica, NY

98d • $75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Department of Communication and Humanities at SUNY Polytechnic Institute seeks to hire a tenure-track faculty member (rank open) with research and teaching interests in the intersections of technology, society, and culture. We are seeking a colleague who can bring strong humanistic perspectives and interdisciplinary approaches to the scholarly exploration of technology, and whose scholarly practice engages active-learning pedagogies. The successful candidate will have a record of teaching and scholarly engagement with technology from social, historical, political, aesthetic, or other disciplinary perspectives. Historians or scholars who integrate historical methods and critical approaches in their work are encouraged to apply, as are applicants with interests related to the study and use of artificial intelligence in society and culture. We are eager to hear from candidates with a commitment to advancing SUNY Poly's strategic plan and our mission, vision, and values. In all disciplines, we are seeking faculty to participate actively in interdisciplinary partnerships to advance the four thematic areas described in SUNY Poly's 2024 Strategic Plan: https://sunypoly.edu/strategicplan. The expected start date is August 2026.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. earned by the date of appointment in a humanities discipline or interdisciplinary field.
• Demonstrated scholarly interests focusing on the intersection of technology and society from a humanistic perspective.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with active-learning pedagogies.
• Interdisciplinary approaches to technology studies.
• Interests related to the study and use of artificial intelligence in society and culture.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses, primarily at the undergraduate level.
• Maintain an active research program.
• Support existing programs, including course development and student advising.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams that pursue external funding.
• Engage in professional or academic activities in campus-based, local, regional or broader communities.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree