Assistant associate or full professor of and technology studies

Location: Utica, NY Category: Academic Posted On: Fri Oct 3 2025 Job Description:

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: The expected start date is August 2026.

Description of Duties:

The successful candidate will:

• Teach courses, primarily at the undergraduate level. A typical teaching load is three courses per semester, but during the first two years of the appointment, a reduced teaching load of two classes per semester can be anticipated, to provide time to establish a research program and develop courses. Faculty also may use funds from externally sponsored research programs to reduce their teaching loads.

• Support existing programs, including course development and student advising, in the general education program as well as degree programs such as the B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies, M.S. in Information Design and Technology, and/or M.S. in Data Science and Analytics.

• Maintain an active research program.

• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams that pursue external funding.

• Engage in professional or academic activities in campus-based, local, regional or broader communities in an effort to make a positive impact and advance the recognition and reputation of the College of Arts & Sciences and SUNY Poly.

• Other reasonable duties as assigned.

Salary Range: Assistant Professor $75,000-$82,000 / Associate Professor $83,000-$90,000 / Full Professor $90,000+

Benefits:

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. earned by the date of appointment in a humanities discipline or interdisciplinary field, from an institution accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized organization. The successful candidate will have demonstrated scholarly interests focusing on the intersection of technology and society from a humanistic perspective.

Additional Information:

SUNY Polytechnic Institute offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance.

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