History of Science, Technology & Medicine 2011-12

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Drexel University

 * 2 tenure track positions in History, Assistant or Associate Professor level
 * " While the particular sub-field is open, we are primarily interested in candidates who can add to our existing strengths in the history of science, technology, medicine and the environment. Candidates at the associate professor level may also be considered to direct Drexel's Program in Science, Technology & Society. For that position we will consider historians as well as candidates in sociology, anthropology, political science, and other STS-focused fields. For both positions research centered on Africa or Asia may be viewed favorably."
 * Review begins: 15 Nov. 2011
 * Cross-posted at Open Field or Mixed Hire History Jobs
 * anyone heard anything yet 11/28
 * Nothing here, 11/29
 * Nor here 11/30. Is it still a little early to hear from mid-Nov jobs?

Maryland Institute College of Art - History & Philosophy of Science since 1800

 * The department welcomes applications from candidates specializing in the History and Philosophy of Science since 1800. While a generalist in the History and Philosophy of Science is preferred, the department particularly encourages applicants whose teaching and scholarship offer a global, transnational perspective on the development of modern science. Preference may also be given to candidates specializing in one or more of the following sub-fields: 1) Science and Imperialism; 2) Environmental History; 3) History of Medicine; 4) Industry and Technology.
 * See full details of position at History and Philosophy of Science since 1800
 * Also advertised in the Chronicle (11/28/11)


 * Apply: The College will review applications as received. Although materials received before December 10, 2011 are best assured of receiving full consideration, the position will remain open until filled.

Mississippi State University - Two Positions

 * [link goes to university's job search page]
 * Two tenure track assistant professorships; one in 19th or 20th C US history, one in 19th or 20th C European history.
 * Relevant to this page because: "Ability to participate decisively in one or more of the department's three Nodes of Excellence: Agriculture, Rural and Environmental History; International Security/Internal Safety; and History of Science and Technology." is desired
 * deadlines: 28 Oct. 2011
 * original postings at US History 2011-12 and European History 2011-12
 * From US History: "Request for materials (11/16) x4 <--email/snail mail? email"

Northwestern University

 * Tenure track asst. prof. or tenured assoc. prof. in the History of Science, Technology and Medicine
 * Deadline: 1 Nov. 2011
 * Acknowledgement / receipt of application e-mail, 11-3. (3x, with EEO link)
 * Any news?
 * request for additional materials, 11/28

University at Albany, SUNY - Global Environment

 * Tenure-track assistant professor position in Environmental History in a region or regions outside the United States. Applicants should be committed to a comparative or transnational perspective. The successful candidate should be able to teach in a sub-specialty such as environmental policy, history of science and technology, or sustainability.
 * Please apply online via http://albany.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=28182
 * The closing date for receipt of applications is December 16, 2011 and the search will remain open until the position is filled.
 * Also posted at World/Global History 2011-12 & Non-Geographic/Methodologically Oriented 2011-12

University of California, Irvine - History of Knowledge (c. 1400 - 1800)

 * Tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank in the history of knowledge during the period from ca. 1400 to 1800, with a preference for eighteenth-century Europe. However, those working on other areas of the world, excluding the Americas, will be seriously considered. The candidate’s area of expertise could include: the history of science, history of medicine, systems of knowledge and classification, magic and alchemy, scientific investigation and exploration, the Enlightenment in a global context, political economy, circuits of knowledge, religious thought, or secularism. The ability to contribute to the department’s curriculum in World History is desirable.
 * Please submit a letter of application, c.v., article or chapter-length writing sample, and three letters of recommendation. Applications submitted on-line at https://recruit.ap.uci.edu by November 30, 2011, will be guaranteed consideration.
 * Also posted at European History 2011-12 & World/Global History 2011-12

University of Illinois

 * ass't/assoc/full professor in Graduate School of Library & Information Science (the iSchool)
 * any area related to the circulation of information & production of knowledge, including archives, "diverse communities" --history of technology, political economy, science & imperialism, classification, information in society
 * any period, any geographical region
 * PhDs from across the disciplines encouraged to apply
 * deadline: 1 December 2011 (rolling; review begins mid-December)
 * Crossposted at Open Field or Mixed Hire History Jobs 2011-12

University of Sydney (Australia)

 * Tenured appointment in the Unit for History and Philosophy of Science
 * Open topic but "e are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in areas that will compliment the current research efforts of the Unit and of the university. The successful candidate will be expected to cooperate throughout HPS, and ideally will demonstrate an ability to converse with scientists and scholars from other disciplines."
 * Deadline: 16 Oct. 2011
 * as of Nov 1 - heard they received over 135 applications.
 * Any idea of the process / timeline?
 * Request for writing sample and recommendations (11/14)
 * Finalists contacted (11/25)

University of Texas - Dallas

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in the history and/or philosophy of technology or science
 * Listed as 'mixed' because some hist med candidates can do this "We are especially interested in candidates who specialize in historical or philosophical issues of human or post-human values, ethics, or politics in technology or science"
 * "Duties include graduate and undergraduate teaching, including each semester an upper-division course in the history or philosophy of technology required of certain majors, advising of M.A. and Ph.D. students, usual non-teaching duties."
 * Review begins: 1 Dec. 2011

Yonsei University - Underwood International College

 * Tenure track assistant professor in the HIstory of Science, Technology and Medicine
 * "Those who specialize in East Asia are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates should have strong research credentials and a firm commitment to undergraduate liberal arts education."
 * Teaching is in English and only non-Korean citizens may apply
 * Review of applications starts: 30 Sept. 2011
 * (Link currently going to posting on Mersenne as I can't find the advert elsewhere yet).
 * Actually job was cancelled since the University cut down on number of lines they offered the College and History of Science was deemed the most expendable. Do I sound bitter? Very well then I sound bitter. (I am large. I contain deep wells of bitterness).

Georgia Gwinnett University

 * Open rank position for a historian of US Medicine/Public Health/Disease
 * "The successful candidates will be expected to teach the world history and/or US history survey courses as well as courses within their specialties."
 * Review begins immediately [25 Oct]

Johns Hopkins

 * Tenure track position for a historian of 20th C US Medicine (in the Institute for the History of Medicine in the Medical School)
 * "Applicants with interests in the history of clinical practice, history of disease, public health, race, and gender are particularly encouraged to apply, as are MD/PhDs. ...An ability to interact effectively, not only with undergraduates and graduate students in History of Medicine, but also with medical students and faculty, is desirable."
 * Review of Materials begins: Sept 2011.
 * Has anyone heard anything?

National Library of Medicine

 * Chief of the History of Medicine Division at NLM
 * SALARY RANGE: $123,758.00 - $155,500.00 /year
 * Just received a press release announcing the new hire. 10/18/2011

New York Academy of Medicine

 * Director, Center for the History of Medicine and Public Health
 * NYAM is seeking a founding director to establish the new Center. The director, who will report to the president as a member of the NYAM leadership team, will provide visionary and intellectual leadership for the Center while assuming administrative authority for its operations, budget, staff and extensive library collections. The director will take the lead in increasing exposure of the Library's collections to potential researchers and donors as well as to the general public by overseeing the creation of a host of dynamic scholarly and popular programs, including the organization of conferences, research seminars, online exhibits, workshops and other educational activities in the areas of the history of medicine, public health and the study of the book. The Director will also lead the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of high-quality online and onsite programs. S/he will oversee the creation of the Center's online presence and the enhancement of the NYAM Library's digital profile.
 * The director will be responsible for developing the academic and professional collaborations necessary for the Center's programs. S/he will act as an ambassador for the Center to a varied community of academic, professional and social organizations. A primary responsibility of the incumbent will be fundraising and donor relations, chiefly the cultivation of donors and solicitation of major gifts, as well as oversight of grant writing. The successful candidate will be an acknowledged scholar, energetic and committed to the success of the new Center. S/he must have a distinguished record of scholarship and service in the history of medicine and/or public health. A PhD is preferred, but candidates with an equivalent record of achievement will be strongly considered. Demonstrated success and a progressive record of accomplishment as an administrator and proven fundraising capabilities are essential. An excellent compensation package, including a six-figure salary commensurate with skills and experience, is offered.
 * To Apply: Please email a resume and cover letter with the names of three references to hr@nyam.org. Please include "Director, Center for the History of Medicine and Public Health" in subject line. For more information, visit our website: www.nyam.org.<http://www.nyam.org

University College London (UK)

 * Lectureship (tenured ~assoc prof.) in the History and Philosophy of Medicine
 * "For the purposes of this position, medicine may be construed liberally to include clinical practices, biomedical research, public health, or psychological specialities, but with a strong preference for Western approaches. Health and wellness also are themes within the scope of this position."
 * Advert places strong emphasis on integrated HPS/STS/etc.
 * Teaching will involve "survey module in philosophy of medicine" & "module in history and philosophy of medicine as an integrated field of study."
 * Deadline: midnight 10 Jan. 2012
 * notifications by 27 Jan. for interviews in Feb.
 * acknowledgement of receipt of application materials, 11-14.

University of Göttingen

 * The Department of Medical Ethics and History of Medicine at the University of Göttingen Medical School invites applications for a Junior Professorship in History and Theory of Medicine (Bes.Gr. W1). The junior professorship is situated at the interface of medicine and science studies/cultural studies. Candidates who address the following research topics would ideally complement the existing profile of the Department of Medical Ethics and History of Medicine: History of modern medicine and health care, history of ethical problems in medicine and health care, philosophy of medicine and health care (see ).
 * The candidate's research profile should allow for cooperation with other members of the Department and fit into the research profile of University of Göttingen Medical School. The future professorship holder will be in charge of the department's historical collections and exhibitions on the history of obstetrics and on wax moulages. The junior professor will teach courses in history and theory of medicine as well as courses in medical terminology. Innovative teaching concepts are welcome.
 * The University of Göttingen Medical School trains medical and dental students and runs the programme “Molecular Medicine”. The Department for Medical Ethics and History of Medicine additionally contributes to teaching and research initiatives across several faculties (Philosophical Faculty, international MSc/PhD programmes, DFG-funded graduate programmes).
 * Applicants should be postdocs in their earlier career stages qualified in the field of Medical History or Theory of Medicine. They should submit a promising concept for research and teaching activities (maximum of 4 pages).
 * We offer an excellent competitive research environment, a good working atmosphere and a family-friendly work place.
 * The employment prerequisites for professors is given in § 30 of the Lower Saxony University Law from 26.02.2007 (Nds. GVBI. 2007, p. 69). The University of Göttingen reserves the right of appointment. The University of Göttingen strives to increase the number of females in its scientific staff and therefore especially encourages applications from females. Upon similar qualifications females will be preferentially favoured within the scope of the law. Disabled persons upon similar qualifications will be preferentially employed. Part time employment is possible under certain circumstances.
 * Applications with curriculum vitae, a description of scientific experience including teaching activity, a research plan, a structured list of publications as well as five chosen reprints should be forwarded within three weeks of the appearance of this announcement to The Dean and Member of the Board of Directors for Research and Education of the University Medical School, Robert-Koch-Str. 42, D-37075 Göttingen, Germany. Applications please exclusively online via the following link: http://www.universitaetsmedizin-goettingen.de/content/berufungen_onlinebewerbung.html Questions regarding the online application please address to [mailto:Berufungen@med.uni-goettingen.de Berufungen@med.uni-goettingen.de]

University of New Mexico - Albuquerque

 * tenure track assistant professorship in the History of Medicine
 * Deadline: 15 Nov. 2011

University of Warwick (UK)

 * Assistant Professor (lecturer) in the History of Medicine (since the Renaissance)
 * note: this job does NOT have secured funding: it is a Wellcome Award scheme, so the chosen applicant will have to successfully apply to the Wellcome Trust with a "funding application, outlining a major research project resulting in high quality outputs to be conducted within the University Award period. [5 years]"
 * SHORT Deadline: 26 Aug. 2011
 * 7 Sept. request for further materials (deadline 18 Sept.)
 * 3. Oct. Invite to interview
 * 14 Oct: decision's been made. Award won't be confirmed until the summer though, so no names yet...

University of Wisconsin Madison

 * Tenure Track assistant professor in the History of Medicine and/or Public Health
 * "Specialization outside the United States and Europe preferred. The department is particularly interested in seeing applications from candidates with research specializations in Latin America, Africa, South Asia, or East Asia."
 * Deadline: 15 Oct. 2011
 * Also posted at Cultural Anthropology 2011-2012
 * Rejection letter received 11/12 (x2)
 * Visits scheduled as of 27 Nov. 2011

Yale University

 * Tenure track assistant/associate professor OR tenured associate/full professor in the History of Medicine.
 * "Applicants with interests in the history of the biomedical sciences, experimental life sciences, or clinical practice since 1800 are particularly encouraged to apply."
 * (note: the department ran a similar search in 2008-9)
 * Deadline: 15 Oct 2011
 * [Nov. 9] Heard they did some interviews at HSS/4S
 * [Nov. 10th] 2x, heard the same
 * [Dec. 1] campus interviews scheduled for January
 * [Dec. 3} Congrats to those invited to campus; I'll assume I'm out then.

Arizona State University

 * Tenure track associate professor in the History of Science and/or Technology
 * "Time period and geographical focus are open. Teaching load is 2/2 with significant research agenda"
 * SHORT DEADLINE: 14 Nov. 2011 (or 'every monday until position filled')

CUNY—Staten Island - Early Modern Science and Technology

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in Early Modern European History
 * "Applications documenting research in European Renaissance, Reformation and Counter-reformation, Scientific and Cultural Revolution and that complement existing departmental specialties will receive particular attention."
 * Teaching will include: "a course in World Civilization until 1500"
 * Review begins: 7 Dec. 2011
 * Crossposted at European History 2011-12

University of Cambridge

 * Tenured Lectureship (Assistant/Associate Professorship) in the History of Modern Science and Technology
 * This is a reopening of a cancelled search held earlier this year (Original posting &amp; discussion) for a Peter Lipton Memorial Lectureship
 * "Candidates must have obtained a PhD (or equivalent) and have an outstanding record of excellence in teaching, research and publication in the subject."
 * "Through this appointment the Department seeks to recruit new expertise in the field of the history of science and technology since the First World War so as to enhance its teaching programme and its research work. Though the period to be covered by this post is restricted to that since the First World War, the field is unrestricted as to the form of science and technology and the geographical area studied."
 * Deadline: 31 Oct. 2011
 * Interviews: 9-10 Jan. 2012
 * [2 Nov] Email acknowledgement of application with search timetable.
 * [14 Nov] References requested from longlisted candidates (via email).
 * [17 Nov] e-mail, rejection, polite notification

University of Minnesota

 * TT Assistant/Associate Professor in the HIstory of the Physical Sciences before 1800
 * Required to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, "and interact well with both scientists and historians"; PhD must be in hand by 1 Aug 2012.
 * Review of Applications begins: 11 Nov. 2011.

Vanderbilt University

 * Open rank tenure track or tenured position in the History of Science
 * Preference for nonphysical sciences before the 20th C
 * Review begins: 17 Oct. 2011
 * Rec. ackn. on 20 Oct. "The search committee has begun the review process. We will be in touch again as soon as there are any new developments." Nothing since then. I presume there have been no new developments? But does anyone know if they're interviewing at AHA, OAH?
 * [Nov, 18] A shortlist has been drawn up and candidates have been asked for additional materials.

Drexel University

 * Drexel University's Department of History & Politics invites applications for a one-year, full-time, Assistant Teaching Professor in the history of technology to begin September 19, 2011. Ph.D. and teaching experience preferred. We seek an instructor willing to teach a variety of undergraduate courses in history, but who must be able to teach general world history and the history of technology. The workload is 36 credits of courses over 3 quarters (fall, winter, and spring). A full-time benefits package is included.
 * Applications MUST be submitted online via Drexeljobs. Visit: www.drexeljobs.com and search within faculty positions for requisition number 4233. Mailed, faxed, or e-mailed applications will not be accepted.
 * Your submission should include a letter of application, c.v., and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Please arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to: Donald F. Stevens, Department Head, History & Politics, Drexel University, 3250-60 Chestnut Street, 3025 MacAlister Hall, Philadelphia, PA 19104

George Washington University

 * The Department of American Studies at The George Washington University seeks to appoint a tenure-track assistant professor in "Science, Technology and American Studies" beginning Fall 2012. Basic Qualifications: All requirements completed for Ph.D. in American Studies or related discipline by August 1, 2012.


 * Research experience/potential as demonstrated by works in progress or scholarly publications, and teaching experience at the college level. Preferred Qualifications: Research and teaching interests in the history and/or meaning of science or technology in American culture, environmental history, urban sustainability, medical humanities, environmental anthropology, ethnography of science, or the geopolitical impact of American scientific enterprise.


 * Please send a cover letter, CV, three letters of recommendation, and a thirty-page writing sample to: Science and Technology Search Committee, Department of American Studies, The George Washington University, 2108 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052.


 * Review of applications will begin October 15, 2011, and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.
 * Also posted at American Studies 2012
 * anything?
 * Nothing here....(11/17).
 * Request for further materials and phone interview received via email (12/1).

Johns Hopkins University

 * Bo Jung and Soon Young Kim Professorship in East Asian Science and Technology
 * "Rank is open and we encourage applications from scholars at all levels. At the Assistant Professor level, the position is tenure-track, and at the Associate Professor level or above, the position will carry tenure. Ph.D. required; junior scholars should complete all Ph.D. requirements by the summer of 2012."
 * Review begins: 15 Dec. 2011
 * [cross posted at Asian History 2011-12]
 * Same search was conducted last year, see pages for 2010-2011; applicants might want to know the prior histiory to this search.

Rochester Institute of Technology - STS/Policy

 * Tenure track associate professorship in " the Science, Technology, and Society/Public Policy (STS/PP) Department."
 * " The area of specialization for this tenure-track position is in public policy; preference will be given to candidates with training and scholarship whose work reflects an integration of science, engineering, public policy, and STS. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach the core public policy curriculum including policy analysis. Candidates with backgrounds that integrate the science and engineering fields with the social sciences and humanities are encouraged to apply."
 * Deadline: 5 Jan. 2012

University of Cambridge

 * University Lecturer (tenured) in the Philosophy of Public Health
 * (I realise this isn't strictly a History job, but we're a broad church in STS, right? AFII 08:36, August 31, 2011 (UTC))
 * Specialism is open, "Candidates must have obtained a PhD (or equivalent) and have an outstanding record of excellence in teaching, research and publication in the subject."
 * Deadline: 30 Sept. 2011
 * Longlisted candidates' references due by: 16 Nov. 2011
 * Job talks/interviews: 8-9 Dec. 2011

University of New Mexico - Albuquerque

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in the History of Science, Technology and Environment
 * "Minimum requirements include: (1) PhD in History or comparable degree in the histories of science, technology, and environment with expected completion by August 2012; (2) ability to teach an undergraduate survey that meets the department's needs ; (3) ability to teach upper-division courses and graduate seminars in the candidate’s research fields; (4) ability to mentor undergraduates and graduate students at the MA and PhD levels; (5) an active research agenda in the candidate's field. Preferred qualifications include: (1) Teaching experience at the university or college level; (2) a record of publication, or demonstrated potential to publish in the fields of the histories of science, technology, and environment; (3) interests in nuclear science and the atomic age are welcome."
 * Deadline: 15 Nov. 2011
 * AHA interview requested by email, Nov 28
 * Can I ask what your subfield of HSTE is?
 * I also got a request for an AHA interview on 12/1 - subfield is 20th century science and politics, particularly the atomic age

University of Pennsylvania

 * The Department of History and Sociology of Science at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a tenured position at the Associate Professor or Professor level in the history of technology, beginning July 1, 2012. Scholars with an interest in the 20th century and in the intersection of history of technology with environmental history, global history, the history of information technologies, or the history of the sciences (including the biomedical sciences) are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will participate in the department's undergraduate and graduate teaching mission.
 * Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, cv, and statement of research at: http://facultysearches.provost.upenn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50946
 * Review of applications will begin October 1, 2011, and continue until the position is filled.

University of Puget Sound

 * The University of Puget Sound program in Science, Technology and Society seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor of Science, Technology and Society, with a starting date for fall, 2012
 * The professor will teach undergraduate courses in STS. The candidate should be able to teach effectively across the range of courses required for the STS major, including either semester of the sophomore-level historical survey and the senior research seminar. STS also participates broadly in the university's core curriculum and the successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to this broader aspect of university education. Standard teaching assignment is three courses per semester. Other duties include continuation of a strong program of research and publication, directing senior theses, advising students, and participation in departmental and university governance.
 * Candidates should have a Ph.D. in History of Science or an allied discipline. A year or more of teaching and research experience beyond the Ph. D. is preferred. We seek a candidate with training and a record of research in issues relating to technology and society. The successful candidate will be able to continue several courses already in our curriculum, such as Technology and Culture, and Science and Politics, but will have the freedom to develop new courses in his or her own areas of special interest.
 * submit date September 15, 2011
 * NB: Maybe this warrants a listing under History of Technology instead of History of Science, but I am not clear on how to add a new category
 * [done: and I've added a direct link to an advert, as the Puget Sound job site doesn't allow direct linking to individual posts AFII 13:08, July 27, 2011 (UTC)]
 * Anyone received word, one way or the other? Bueller? Bueller?
 * Nothing on my end 10/31/2011.
 * Nothing on 11/1/2011
 * Also heard nothing (11/3). Any idea if they were interviewing at HSS/SHOT/4S?
 * UPS did interview this weekend at HSS/SHOT/4S in Cleveland.
 * I talked to faculty member of another university at HSS/SHOT in Cleveland who knew of this search and confirmed that it was indeed someone in History of Technology that they were looking for, despite the ad stating "should have a Ph.D. in History of Science." Apparently, the Basic/Applied distinction does apply when it comes to employment, even if problematized in general (11/7)
 * Well best of luck to those who got interviews. I'll admit to being pretty disappointed that I'm not one of you, but, just the same, mazel tov.