Engineering a world of possibilities The Department of Humanities, Arts,and Social Sciences (HASS) at Colorado School of Mines (Mines) invitesapplications for an open rank position-tenure-line Assistant, Associate,or Full Professor-in Global Futures.Applications are encouraged from scholars who describe themselves broadly asfuturists, and who do research that offers strategic foresight into emergingtrends. Such research could also explore sociotechnical advancements,geopolitical shifts, societal changes, and/or other relevant factorsthat can shape future global challenges. The scholar will join amulti-disciplinary HASS Department at Mines, a science, technology,engineering, and math (STEM) university. The position may also beconsidered for joint appointments in departments with related disciplines.Focus areas may include (but are not limited to) sociotechnicalinnovation; human health and enhanced human performance; human-machinehybrids; digital futures (e.g., artificial intelligence, augmentedreality, internet of things); geopolitics of mobility and migration;and cities

　　Candidates might come from disciplines such as (but not limited to)environmental studies, futures studies, geography, internationalrelations, political science, science and technology studies,sociology, psychology, or urban studies. Although the candidate'sdoctoral degree should be in the social sciences or humanities, thediscipline of origin is less important than the candidate's focus areas;also, we welcome candidates with strong interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary

　　Within their domain of expertise, innovative thinkers with the capacity forenvisioning thriving global futures as well as potential future threats,challenges, consequences of inaction or misdirected action are stronglyencouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be able to create synergiesacross campus-for instance, with, the, the , and other researchstakeholders-and beyond campus.

　　The successful candidate will join a community of scholars affiliated withdegree programs and interdisciplinary graduate programs including NaturalResources & Energy Policy (NREP), Advanced Energy Systems,Humanitarian Science and Engineering, and Hydrologic Science andEngineering; undergraduate programs such as the University Honors andScholars Programs, the interdisciplinary Energy minor, and HASS minors(Environmental and Sustainability Studies as well as Culture, Creativityand Communication), plus departmental initiatives including in HASS.

　　The strongest candidates will demonstrate innovative thinking, the abilityto productively collaborate with existing faculty at Mines (both within HASSand the broader Mines community), the potential to build a researchprogram, and a clear passion for teaching.

　　Responsibilities

　　Attract external resources as needed to support a strong scholarship program.

　　Teach undergraduate students from majors across the university and mentorgraduate students in related programs and disciplines.

　　Contribute to HASS, Mines, and professional communities through activeservice.

　　Promote and contribute to an inclusive and diverse Mines community.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Completed Ph.D. in social sciences and/or humanities by the time theappointment begins (August 2024).

　　An active research agenda that pursues compelling questions about globalfutures, broadly construed; a track record of innovative futurist research.

　　All candidates must demonstrate the potential for excellence inuniversity-level teaching, scholarship, and service.

　　Associate and Full Professor candidates must demonstrate a proven track recordof success in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

　　Associate and Full Professor candidates must have an established, funded,and impactful research program with clear potential for continuance. AssistantProfessor candidates must show a positive trajectory in this regard. Inaddition, Full Professor candidates must have an established internationalreputation.

　　Commitment to excellence in teaching and curriculum development.

　　Demonstrated understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion issues inhigher education and a commitment to addressing these issues through concreteaction.

　　A track record of, or a clear plan for, interdisciplinary engagement withapplied scientists and engineers.

　　Ability to perform impactful qualitative and mixed method analysis and tocollaborate and communicate with scholars conducting quantitative analyses.

　　Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Commitment to innovation in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

　　Ability to attract funding that may support other researchers (e.g., NREPgraduate students and/or post-docs).