Georgia Tech | Sociology of Science, Technology, or Medicine Associate Professor
Job Summary
The School of History and Sociology (hsoc.gatech.edu) at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia invites applications for a tenured faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor in Sociology of Science, Technology, or Medicine, with a focus on Gender, Race, and/or Ethnicity. Candidates are expected to demonstrate an exceptional commitment to the teaching and mentoring of students, particularly in the School's graduate program in the History and Sociology of Technology and Science, as well as its undergraduate major and minors, especially Women, Science, and Technology.
Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.
Responsibilities Job Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to teach two courses per semester, advise and mentor graduate students, maintain an active research agenda, and engage in professional service at Georgia Tech. The position will begin in August 2026.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
Established record of teaching and mentoring excellence in the field, including practices that contribute to student success
Established record of research and scholarship in the field commensurate with rank of Associate Professor
Active and ongoing research program in the field of sociology of science, technology, or medicine
Leadership experience in departmental, university, and professional roles
Application Requirements
Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, two writing samples, a statement of research and teaching interests, and the names and contact information for at least three references. References will be contacted for those invited to interview. Application materials should be submitted as .PDF files via Georgia Tech's Careers Site at https://hr.gatech.edu/careers (Job ID: 288549). Applications will be considered beginning September 15, but the search will continue until the position is filled. An earned doctorate in Sociology, Science and Technology Studies, or related field is required for the appointment.
Contact Information
Requests for information may be directed to Bill Winders by email at bill.winders@gatech.edu.
