JOB POSTING: Open-rank position in History of Science / Harvard University

The Department of the History of Science, Harvard University, seeks to appoint an outstanding scholar working in any area of the history of science, technology, or medicine who will play an active role in shaping the field. The position is open as to rank.

 The Department is especially interested in candidates with exceptional promise as scholars, teachers and mentors, who are able to offer courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. We welcome applications that will strengthen the diversity of the department. The appointee will have significant intellectual and administrative responsibilities in building initiatives that complement and expand on existing strengths. 

Applications should include a c.v., an outline of present scholarly projects and future plans, a statement of teaching experience and approach, and three letters of recommendation.

Please address application materials to hsdept@fas.harvard.edu  or Search Committee  c/o Marcus Dahmen, Department of the History of Science, Harvard University, Science Center 371, 1 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, U.S.A.

 Harvard is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and welcomes applications from women and members of minority groups.

Application deadline is 12 November 2010.