Professor of Social Psychology and Technology
Roskilde Universitet
Department of People and Technology, Roskilde University, invites applications for a position as professor of social psychology and technology from March 1, 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.The position is part of the larger strategic effort by Roskilde University to strengthen its basic research in fields that open new venues for external collaboration with the private and public sector, for example through the Danish innovation cluster organizations. Furthermore, as the Region Zealand university, Roskilde University is particularly committed to addressing the research and innovation needs of the Region’s stakeholders. Educationally, Roskilde University is based on problem-oriented project learning and continuously seeks to develop this approach further.In announcing this position, Department of People and Technology looks to strengthen its core research and teaching in social psychology and technology, while simultaneously developing its relationships with the University’s external stakeholders in Region Zealand and beyond. The Department welcomes applicants whose research and teaching profile and ambition includes developing collaboration with these stakeholders as well as with national and international research environments. Furthermore, we are looking for candidates with an aptitude for cutting-edge research and interdisciplinary education.Department of People and Technology is the largest department at Roskilde University and covers a range of subject areas, broadly focused on human – society – technology interactions and covering topics as sustainable transitions of society, psychology and education, social entrepreneurship, urban planning, digitalization and data science, welfare, and health studies etc. The position is linked to the research group Subject, Technology and Social Practice (STP). In STP, basic research in social psychology is combined with innovative approaches. The research group focuses on analyzing the experiences and activities across various contexts of human subjects in concrete problems of their everyday life. Today technologies play a vital part in coordinating the social activities and subjectivity in the plurality of contexts, which is the basis of modern social life. Through the study of the social organization of human practices (e.g. in a workplace, a childcare center, or a health care practice) the research aims to analyze relations between the challenges of everyday life, perspectives, and technologies. Furthermore, the research group makes analyses of the influence of these relations on how human subjects understand each other and act together.Read more about STP at https://forskning.ruc.dk/en/organisations/subjekt-teknologi-og-social-praksis.Responsibilities and tasks
The professor’s main tasks are to undertake research and research-based teaching within the field of research.The professor is expected to maintain a significant record of publications, to inspire research achievement and to build a research culture within the research group. You will also be expected to secure external research funding, and engage in research networks. You will be required to teach, supervise and assess students at BSc and MSc levels as well as PhD students. This also implies developing the field in relation to teaching. As professor you will be required to participate in post-doctoral training and be responsible for the supervision of assistant professors as well as take part in academic assessments. The position also requires share of knowledge with the rest of society – including participation in public debate.Finally, you will be expected to contribute to management and leadership through engagement in the Department.The ideal candidate is expected to
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a PhD degree or equivalent within psychology or a closely related field and have documented qualifications equivalent to several years of research and tertiary teaching at the level of associate professor.We are looking for an applicant with a strong research profile within the research field social psychology and technology drawing on theoretical and empirical work on technological practices, learning and activities of human subjects in everyday life. Key aspects of the research should fall within several of the following subject areas: social psychology of everyday life, critical psychology, cultural historical activity theory, science and technology studies, human-technology interaction, and digitalization, learning and education. The research in the areas covered should span both basic research and innovative applications.
Questions
For further information about the position, please contact head of section Hans H. K. Sønderstrup-Andersen on tel. (+45) 4674 2441 / hsan@ruc.dk.Terms of employment
The employment is on full time and you will refer to head of department Bjarke Oxlund.The position will be filled according to the Agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) and Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities.Commencing salary will be minimum DKK 703.060,99 kr. kr. per year (1st April 2024 level) plus pension contribution (17,1 %).Application procedure
After the deadline for applications the Dean will shortlist applicants for assessment with assistance from the recruitment committee including the chairperson of the assessment committee.Shortly after the application deadline all applicants will be notified whether or not their application has been selected for assessment.The shortlisted applicants will be informed about the composition of the assessment committee, and each applicant will be given the opportunity to comment on the composition of the committee and – later on – their assessment.Once the recruitment process is completed, all applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application.Application
To apply for the position go toOnly applications in English are accepted.Applications must include:1. Cover letter2. CV3. Documentation of education4. Teaching portfolio (read more about teaching portfolio at Roskilde University )5. A complete list of publications6. A research plan7. A maximum of 7 relevant scientific works that you want included in the assessment.If any of the publications that you want included in the assessment are the result of a joint effort, the extent and the nature of your contribution to each individual work must then be clarified in a co-author statement (find template )8. Documentation of additional research qualifications, including– experience in research management or other managerial functions– track record in fundraisingPlease submit your application no later than December 10, 2024.Material received after this date will not be taken into consideration.Roskilde University wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Roskilde, Sjælland
Wed, 23 Oct 2024 23:42:19 GMT
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