JOB: University of Melbourne, Lecturer in Social Studies of Science



Dear colleagues,

the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies of the University of Melbourne seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Social Studies of Science to be located in the History and Philosophy of Science (HPS) program. The HPS program offers an undergraduate major (including honours) and a range of subjects at postgraduate level. It is also involved in teaching interdisciplinary subjects, has a strong research higher degree culture, and an internationally recognised research profile. The program is committed to a practice of HPS that integrates historical, philosophical, and sociological approaches.

The current staff profile has strong research expertise in the history of science and medicine. The School now seeks to appoint a Lecturer in the field of Science Studies, with  research strength in sociology of science and/or philosophy of science.

The successful candidate will also bring a demonstrated expertise in teaching Science and Technology Studies. The appointee must be able to teach (a) Sociology of Science at undergraduate and honours level, (b) subjects within the range of Science and Technology Studies at postgraduate level, and (c) contribute to interdisciplinary subjects at all levels.

Close date: 27 February 2013

For details, selection criteria and the position description see http://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/jobDetails.asp?sJobIDs=860668

Regards,
Gerhard Wiesenfeldt

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Dr Gerhard Wiesenfeldt
History and Philosophy of Science
School of Historical and Philosophical Studies
Room 2-07, Old Quad; The University of Melbourne; Vic 3010; Australia
tel: +61 3 8344 7983; fax: +61 3 8344 4280; e-mail: gerhardw@unimelb.edu.au