Job description:
The University of Minnesota's Hubert H. Humphrey Institute ranks among the top 15 professional schools of public affairs at public universities in the country; our program concentration in nonprofit management ranks fifth in the nation. The Institute is widely recognized for its role in examining public issues and shaping public policy at the local, state, national, and international levels, and for providing leadership and management expertise to public and nonprofit organizations. For further information: www.hhh.umn.edu
The Center for Science, Technology & Public Policy explores the increasingly important role that science and technology plays in our society and examines its implications for public policy at the international, national and state levels. Faculty and the Center offer a number of courses in Science, Technology & Environmental Policy and also conduct research workshops, seminars, roundtables and symposia to inform local and national decision-making.The Center has focused its research and outreach activities primarily on issues relating to energy, the environment and climate change. We have also published research on issues relating to biotechnology and nanotechnology. Additional areas of interest include the impact of technology based economic development initiatives on regional economies, telecommunications as well as science and math education policies. For further information: http://www.hhh.umn.edu/centers/stpp/
Employment responsibilities:
The Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota seeks nominations for the Charles M. Denny, Jr. Chair in Science, Technology and Public Policy. The person holding this endowed professorship at the University of Minnesota plays a leadership role in the University's efforts to explore issues at the intersection of science and technology with public affairs. The Denny Professor serves as the senior faculty member and the area chair for the University's Center for Science, Technology and Public Policy. This all-University center is hosted by the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, where the chair holder would have tenure. As a faculty member in the Humphrey Institute, the Denny Professor teaches and advises graduate students in the Science, Technology and Environmental Policy program, conducts research appropriate to the focus of the Center, and plays an active role in engaging professional leaders and policymakers in developing conceptual frameworks and innovative approaches to science and technology policy analysis and policy formulations. A key measure of success is bridging the divide between scientific research and public policy and between academia and the community at all levels.
Essential qualifications:
The successful candidate should have a Ph.D., preferably in a scientific or technological field, or a field related to science and technology policy, or equivalent professional experience. The candidate should have a record of scholarly accomplishment in a scientific or technological field or in the field of science and technology policy. This is a senior position and the candidate is expected to meet the standards for appointment at the academic rank of full professor with tenure. Familiarity with the policy implications of emerging developments in science and technology is highly desirable.
Experience in a senior public sector or public policy making position is valuable, although not a requirement.
The University seeks to achieve diversity in its faculty, staff and student body and welcomes and encourages nominations of persons from historically underrepresented groups.
Preferred qualifications:
Appointment details:
The search committee accepts letters of nomination, as well as applications. Nominations, including self-nominations, will be reviewed beginning October 1, 2007. Nominations or applications received after that date will be accepted until the position is filled.
Nominations and applications should be addressed to: Search Committee for Denny Chair (Attention: Wendy Lane), Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota, 152 HHH Center, 301-19th Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455.
Email: lanex025@umn.edu.
Fax: 612-625-3513.
Nominees will be invited to submit application materials online to the University of Minnesota employment system at https://employment.umn.edu. Individuals wishing to nominate candidates should submit a letter of nomination and complete contact information, for the nominee to the address above.
The University of Minnesota has an excellent package of retirement benefits, and health, dental and faculty life/disability insurance. The starting date for this appointment is negotiable. The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, martial status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation. |
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