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Aarhus University (DK) - [Senior Hire] History of Sci/Tech, STS

 * The Centre for Science Studies invites applications for the position of full professor or associate professor (depending on the qualifications of the successful candidate) in science studies
 * We seek applicants with academic expertise in either one or several of the following areas: history of science, technology, or mathematics, philosophy of science, science communication, or related areas.
 * The Centre for Science Studies is placed within the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science and Technology. The centre ranks as one of the major centres for the history and philosophy of science, technology, and mathematics in Europe. For more information about the Centre, please see: www.css.au.dk/en.
 * The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any).
 * Apply at: www.peoplexs.com
 * All applications must be submitted online on 15 October 2015 at the latest.

New York University (USA: NY) - Senior Hire - History or Philosophy of Technology

 * New York University’s Polytechnic School of Engineering invites nominations and applications for the position of the Dibner Chair in History or Philosophy of Technology, broadly defined.
 * Qualified candidates will be scholars of international repute with a distinguished record of published research in history of technology, philosophy of technology, or science and technology studies, broadly defined, with fields in one or more of the following subject areas: history, theory and philosophy of the interactions of machines and humanity, and/or the biome, and/or urban technology studies,  and/or citizen science initiatives, or arts and digital technology, or another area of arts or humanities related to engineering and technology.
 * Applicants should: (1) have an accomplished research background in humanistic approaches to technology and science; (2) be willing to lead the development of a top-ranked program in Technology Studies, uniquely located within the School of Engineering of a major university; (3) be committed to excellence in teaching and mentoring; (4) demonstrate a record of collaborative and interdisciplinary scholarly work; and( 5) possess outstanding intellectual leadership. The NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering is building New York City's leading technological institution in the exciting Brooklyn Tech Triangle, one of the premier locations for technological development in the United States.
 * Apply at: www.nyuopsearch.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=52574
 * Open until filled.
 * So many senior hires this year.

California State University (USA:CA) - Sustainability

 * Position in the History of Sustainability, possible preference for History of Science, Technology and Medicine.
 * See full posting (link above) at Non-Geographic/Methodologically Oriented History 2015-16

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KOR) - STS

 * Tenure track faculty position(s) in Science & Technology policy, to begin 'as early as March 2016'
 * This search is open to all fields of science & technology policy. These include, but are not limited to, energy policy, nuclear policy, Internet policy, disaster policy, R&D policy, S&T workforce policy, science and law, science communication, and science diplomacy/ODA. We are seeking highly qualified candidates trained in political science, economics, sociology, law, anthropology, geography, or science and technology studies (STS).
 * PhD must be in hand by start date
 * To be considered for this position, please send the following application materials by e-mail (sciencepolicy@kaist.ac.kr): 1.  A cover letter with research and teaching interests; 2.  Curriculum Vitae; 3.  One or two writing samples (e.g., publications or dissertation chapters); 4.  List of three referees. Questions may be addressed to Professor Chihyung Jeon, Search Committee Chair, at cjeon@kaist.edu. For information about STP, please visit http://stp.kaist.ac.kr.
 * Review begins: 28 Sept. 2015 and continues until position filled

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA: MA) - Open Rank - Program in Science, Technology, and Society

 * MIT's Program in Science, Technology, and Society invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position, at a rank of assistant, associate, or full professor.
 * We seek an STS scholar with expertise in one or more of the following research areas: (1) science, technology, and society in Africa, Latin America, and/or Asia; (2) science, technology, and public policy and/or security.
 * Candidates must hold a Ph.D by the start of employment. The offer is contingent upon completion of the degree by the start date of employment. Candidates must be able to demonstrate excellence in research and teaching.
 * The appointment is anticipated to begin in academic year 2016-2017.
 * Apply at: http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/5946
 * Applications will be reviewed beginning October 15, 2015.

===Mississippi State University (USA:MS) - US Womens with Hist Sci/Tech===
 * Tenure track assistant professorship at the intersection of US Womens History and History of Science, Technology and Medicine
 * See full posting (link above) on North American History 2015-16 page.

University of Waterloo (CAN: ON) - post-1800 Global (pref. Hist. of Sci/Tech)

 * The Department of History in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Waterloo is seeking to appoint a tenure-track assistant professor with an established research record in modern (post-1800) global/transnational history. Research interests in the history of science, technology, medicine, and the environment are particularly welcome, but applicants in other fields of study are strongly encouraged to apply.
 * The successful applicant will be subsequently nominated for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair. More information about the Canada Research Chairs program is available at: http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca
 * The anticipated start date for the position is July 1, 2016.  Beyond the normal faculty responsibilities of undergraduate and graduate teaching, service, and maintaining an original and innovative research program, the successful candidate will encourage collaboration with scholars from across campus in related areas, and will develop and refine national and international networks.
 * The salary range for this position is $78,000.00 - $110,000.00. Canadian citizens given preference.
 * Applications should be submitted through the university’s job application system at https://artsonline.uwaterloo.ca/OFAS/HIST.
 * Applications are due by November 1, 2015.
 * Also posted at World/Global/Transnational History 2015-16

University of California, Davis (USA: CA) - TT Asst. Professor - Software, Computing, and Technoculture

 * Tenure-track assistant or advanced assistant professor in Software, Computing, and Technoculture.
 * The appointee will join a growing interdisciplinary team of researchers engaged in collaborative work on media ecologies and digital humanities. Applicants should have expertise in computational media, software studies, critical code studies, computer-age technoculture, and/or the history of computing.
 * A Ph.D. in either the history of science, science and technology studies, media studies, cultural studies, American studies, literary studies, communication, anthropology, or a related field with a strong emphasis on computational technologies and digital humanities should be completed or near completion by September 19, 2016. Evidence of excellence in scholarship is required.
 * Experience working in a collaborative environment is desired. Applicants should demonstrate clear commitment to undergraduate education and the promise of excellent teaching at the graduate level. Appointment will be in one or more of the following departments depending on the candidate’s background: Science and Technology Studies, Cinema and Digital Media, or English, with possible cross-appointments. Applicants should be prepared to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the department(s) of appointment.
 * This recruitment is conducted at the assistant rank. The resulting hire will be at the assistant rank, regardless of the proposed appointee's qualifications. We strongly encourage candidates to complete the "Statement of Contributions to Diversity."
 * Apply at: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF00669
 * Applications must be received by October 15, 2015.
 * Also posted at New Media and Digital Humanities 2016

University of York (UK) - [Senior Hire] Science & Tech Studies

 * Chair (Full Prof+) in Sociology/Science and Technology Studies
 * You will be an exceptional scholar with an outstanding research track record in Sociology and/or Science and Technology Studies (STS). The Department has a long-standing reputation in the field of STS including work in areas such as social media,  environment, history of science, and health, and this appointment seeks to advance our standing in these or related sociological fields
 * Requirements: PhD (or equivalent) in Sociology (or related discipline); Outstanding and internationally recognised knowledge of STS; Proven leadership and managerial skills; Ability to define, lead, develop and attract funds for internationally excellent research, operating across disciplinary boundaries; Evidence of high quality research and published in leading peer-reviewed journals
 * Informal enquiries may be directed to [mailto:ellen.annadale@york.ac.uk Professor Ellen Annandale] or [mailto:nik.brown@york.ac.uk Professor Nik Brown], or alternatively for a confidential discussion contact [mailto:paul.ellison@yor Paul Ellison] (Recruitment Adviser).
 * Deadline: 13 Sept. 2015.
 * Intend to interview 15 Oct.

Washington University in St. Louis (USA: MO)

 * Historian of medicine starting in the fall of 2016. The search is at the rank of tenure-track assistant professor.
 * A PhD in the History of Medicine or a closely related field in hand by August 1, 2016 and evidence of scholarly potential are required.
 * Area and chronological expertise are open.
 * Please send a letter of application, c.v., and three letters of reference (under separate cover) via e-mail to artsci-[mailto:history.search@email.wustl.edu history.search@email.wustl.edu] or via postal mail to the Chair, History of Medicine Search Committee, Department of History, Washington University, 1 Brookings Dr., Campus Box 1062, St. Louis, MO 63130.
 * Screening of applications will begin on October 16, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled.


 * Is this the same position as advertised last year? Was it a failed search?
 * Yes and Yes. How they managed to fail, given how many great candidates applied, I do not know.

Purdue University (USA:IN) - [Senior Hire]

 * R. Mark Lubbers Chair in the History of Science
 * The area of specialization and time period are open.
 * Scholars with: a Ph.D. in history or the history of science; the rank of associate or full professor; a strong publication record and research agenda as well as exemplary teaching experience are encouraged to apply.
 * The successful candidate will develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the history of science, provide leadership for program development in the history of science, medicine, and technology, and contribute to the intellectual life of the department, College of Liberal Arts, and Purdue University.
 * Send letters of nomination and applications to:  R. Douglas Hurt, Head, Department of History, University Hall, 672 University Hall, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907.  Inquiries should be directed by email to [mailto:doughurt@purdue.edu doughurt@purdue.edu] or by phone to 765-494-4123.
 * Review begins: 1 Dec. 2015 and continues until position filled.

University of Pennsylvania (USA: PA)

 * tenure-track position at the Assistant Professorship in the history of science, to begin July 1, 2016.
 * In addition to contributing to the graduate program, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in the Science, Technology, and Society Program, a thriving undergraduate major administered through the department.
 * Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, CV, statement of research, and the contact information for three individuals who have agreed to provide a letter of recommendation at http://facultysearches.provost.upenn.edu/postings/602. Recommenders will be contacted by the University with instructions on how to submit a letter to the website.
 * Review of applications will begin 1 Oct. 2015, and continue until the position is filled.

Yale University (USA:CT) - Senior Hire

 * Senior tenured position in the History of Science, to begin 1 July 2016
 * Preference will be given to historians who can play a leadership role in Yale’s renowned Program in the History of Science and Medicine (HSHM) and whose work extends beyond the Program’s current strengths in the twentieth-century United States. Candidates should expect to demonstrate exceptional qualities of scholarship, teaching, and University citizenship. Duties will include undergraduate and graduate teaching in HSHM.
 * Applicants should send a curriculum vitae and a statement about their work and professional plans to Professor John Harley Warner, chair, History of Science Search Committee, c/o Barbara McKay, Department of History, Yale University, at [mailto:barbara.mckay@yale.edu barbara.mckay@yale.edu] or at P.O. Box 208324, New Haven, CT 06520-8324.
 * Review begins: 15 Oct. 2015

University of Toronto (CAN: ON)

 * Tenure stream assistant professorship in the history of technology, to begin 1 July 2016
 * PhD must be in hand by start date or 'shortly thereafter'.
 * Link to Apply: https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1500725 Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement outlining current and future research interests, a statement of teaching philosophy, a sample of academic writing, and a teaching dossier. Applicants should also ask three referees to send letters directly to the Institute via e-mail to search.ihpst@utoronto.ca by September 30, 2015.
 * Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. We recommend combining documents into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. If you have questions about this position, please contact search.ihpst@utoronto.ca.
 * Deadline: 30 Sept. 2015