Eleanor Searle Visiting Professorship in the field of history of science, Caltech

CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

DIVISION OF THE HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

The Division of the Humanities and Social Sciences at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), in collaboration with the Huntington Library, invites applications for the annual Eleanor Searle Visiting Professor in the field of history of science. The position is up to a full academic year (September 2013 – June 2014).

This is a half-time teaching position (two one-quarter courses) at Caltech and a half-time research position at the Huntington Library. Interested candidates should have demonstrated superb teaching and research skills. All applicants must currently hold a Ph.D. and a full-time tenure-track appointment at another university.

Please apply electronically by sending a statement detailing the research you wish to carry out at the Huntington Library, a current curriculum vitae, a recent sample of writing, copies of teaching evaluations, and three reference letters to  ftise@hss.caltech.edu  or by mail to Chair, Eleanor Searle Search, Division of the Humanities and Social Sciences, MC 101-40, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA 91125.

Applications will be considered beginning June 1, 2012 and accepted until the position is filled.

Caltech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and disabled persons are encouraged to apply.