Vanderbilt University: Position in History of Science
Vanderbilt University is announcing an open-rank search in the
History of Science. We especially encourage applications from
scholars interested in the period before 1900, the nonphysical
sciences, and/or the history of science outside Europe and the U.S.
The position description that has just been posted is below (and also
attached):
The Department of History at Vanderbilt University invites
nominations and applications for a tenure-track or tenured position
in the history of science. Starting date is Fall, 2012. Rank open;
preference for appointment at the assistant professor or junior
associate professor level. Time period, subfield, and geographic area
open, with a preference for pre-20th century and the nonphysical
sciences. Candidates should demonstrate excellence in broad-based
teaching in the history of science and science in context and a
record of scholarship commensurate with the length of professional
experience in the field. Ph.D. required at the time of appointment.
Review of applications will begin October 17th and continue until the
position is filled. Letters of application should be accompanied by
a complete curriculum vitae, a writing sample, a statement of
research and teaching philosophy, and the names of three individuals
writing recommendation letters (the letters themselves should be sent
by the recommenders directly to the search committee).
Mail to: History of Science Search, Department of History, Vanderbilt
University, PMB 351802, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37235-1802.
Fax: 615-343-6002;
Web: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/historydept/index.html.
Contact person: Professor Matthew Ramsey. Tel. 615-322-0096; email:
matthew.ramsey@vanderbilt.edu.
Vanderbilt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women
and under-represented minorities are encouraged to apply. Vanderbilt
has a record of being responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.
History of Science. We especially encourage applications from
scholars interested in the period before 1900, the nonphysical
sciences, and/or the history of science outside Europe and the U.S.
The position description that has just been posted is below (and also
attached):
The Department of History at Vanderbilt University invites
nominations and applications for a tenure-track or tenured position
in the history of science. Starting date is Fall, 2012. Rank open;
preference for appointment at the assistant professor or junior
associate professor level. Time period, subfield, and geographic area
open, with a preference for pre-20th century and the nonphysical
sciences. Candidates should demonstrate excellence in broad-based
teaching in the history of science and science in context and a
record of scholarship commensurate with the length of professional
experience in the field. Ph.D. required at the time of appointment.
Review of applications will begin October 17th and continue until the
position is filled. Letters of application should be accompanied by
a complete curriculum vitae, a writing sample, a statement of
research and teaching philosophy, and the names of three individuals
writing recommendation letters (the letters themselves should be sent
by the recommenders directly to the search committee).
Mail to: History of Science Search, Department of History, Vanderbilt
University, PMB 351802, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37235-1802.
Fax: 615-343-6002;
Web: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/historydept/index.html.
Contact person: Professor Matthew Ramsey. Tel. 615-322-0096; email:
matthew.ramsey@vanderbilt.edu.
Vanderbilt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women
and under-represented minorities are encouraged to apply. Vanderbilt
has a record of being responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.