Job: Assistant Professor of the History of Recent LifeSciences,UW-Madison
Assistant
Professor of the History of Recent Life Sciences
The Department of History of Science
at the UW-Madison invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty
position in the history of recent life sciences, extending back to the
mid-twentieth century. The position begins in August 2013..
Applicants should already hold a
doctorate in History of Science, Science and Technology Studies, History, or
related disciplines, or they must complete the doctorate by the time of the
appointment. The successful candidate will help to advance research and teaching
in the historical, political, cultural, and ethical dimensions of recent life
science. The successful candidate will contribute to strengthening the
humanities at the UW by drawing on historical perspectives and promoting
interdisciplinary synergy within the humanities in ways that engage critically
with the recent life sciences. This person should be prepared to engage in
the intellectual life of a faculty with diverse interests, as well as embrace
departmental commitments to undergraduate and graduate education and engage in
significant ongoing research. The successful candidate is also
expected to perform departmental, university and community services as
appropriate.
Interested candidates should send a
letter of application, curriculum vitae, complete graduate transcripts, and a
writing sample of approximately 40-50 pages (the equivalent of a journal
article, dissertation or book chapter), along with three signed letters of
recommendation to Eileen Ward, History of Recent Life Science Search Committee,
210 Bradley Memorial, 1225 Linden Dr., Madison, WI 53706-1528. Electronic
submission of materials in pdf format will also be accepted, and should be
directed to: search@histsci.wisc.edu. All inquiries can be
directed to the same email address. When submitting materials via
email, please be sure to include the applicant’s full name in the subject
line. The letter of application should include information about the
applicant’s anticipated course offerings at the undergraduate and graduate
levels, along with current and future research. If the writing
sample forms part of a larger book manuscript or dissertation, please include a
statement of how the writing sample fits in with the larger project. For
full consideration, complete applications must be received by December 5, 2012.
Review of applications will begin in
January and preliminary interviews will be conducted in late January or early
February. The UW-Madison is an equal opportunity employer and is
committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community. A criminal
background check will be required prior to employment. Unless confidentiality
is requested in writing, information regarding applicants must be released upon
request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.
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