STS seeks to hire a Teaching Fellow in Science and Technology Studies, primarily to cover one term of teaching in research methods in social sciences. The advertisement is here: http://tinyurl.com/sts231 The closing date is 15 October 2015 The top lines of the advertisement are here: Science & Technology Studies at UCL is an inter-disciplinary department active in teaching and research in the history, philosophy and social studies of science, together with science policy and science communication. The department seeks to appoint a part time Teaching Fellow to cover a short term teaching need in the 2015-16 session, specifically January 2016- April 2016. The post involves teaching two specific modules, plus supporting teaching in other elements of the department, such as one -off lectures in postgraduate workshops. This appointment will be pro-rated:one module normally is contracted at 0.2FTE; two modules are normally contracted at 0.4FTE. The modules assigned to this fellowship are: HPSC1007 Investigating Science and Society (this is a year one module focusing on research methods in the social sciences) HPSC2017B STS in practice (this is a project- based module in which students creates action oriented interventions grounding in STS frameworks) Applicants may apply for one or both modules; preference may be given to a suitable candidate who can deliver both modules. Key Requirements The successful applicant(s) must hold a PhD in an appropriate subject area, or otherwise show significant professional development in the area of subject to be taught. They are expected to have an integrated approach to science and technology studies and to be capable of teaching undergraduate students from a wide range of backgrounds. The primary criteria for appointment to the post are evidence of teaching excellence in the area of appointment. Sent by Professor Joe Cain Head of Department UCL Department of Science and Technology Studies University College London | Gower Street | London | WC1E 6BT | UK [log in to unmask] | www.ucl.ac.uk/sts/cain <http://www.ucl.ac.uk/sts/cain> | 0207 679 3041 | @profjoecain