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History of Medicine. The University of New Mexico, Department of History invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in the History of Medicine. The position is probationary leading to a tenure decision. The anticipated start date of the appointment is August 2012.

Minimum requirements: Ph.D. in History with completion expected by August, 2012; ability to teach lower-division surveys in the candidate's area of expertise; ability to teach upper-division undergraduate and graduate classes in the candidate's research field; ability to mentor undergraduates, and graduate students at the MA and PhD levels; an active research agenda focused on the History of Medicine.

Preferred requirements: Potential to participate in the University of New Mexico's B.A./M.D. Program; potential to offer history courses to students at the UNM Health Sciences Center; interests in social, cultural, and technological aspects of medicine and public health are strongly encouraged to apply. Application deadline November 15, 2011.

For application requirements and complete information, please visit UNMJobs at https://unmjobs.unm.edu and refer to posting #_0813061. The University of New Mexico is a major public research university with a highly diverse student body. The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator.

Health and Humanities. Assistant Professor (tenure-track), beginning Fall 2012.
Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia

Four courses per year, beginning undergraduate to graduate level. Usual advising, committee, and other non-teaching duties. PhD required. This position is one of several new faculty appointments in the humanities made possible by support from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. These interdisciplinary appointments seek to bridge humanistic inquiry with other disciplines by applying its traditional principles to new fields of study; by examining traditional areas of research and teaching by means of new approaches; and by exporting principles of humanistic inquiry across not only the humanities but the academy much more broadly.

Through this tenure-track position in Health and Humanities, Emory University wishes to add to its strengths in interdisciplinary scholarship and is looking for an innovative scholar and teacher who will be based in the humanities but can speak beyond their discipline. Preference will be given to those candidates who have training in both the humanities and a health-related field and/or who can provide evidence of collaboration with a health-related field. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with and benefit from associations with the many health-related schools outside of Emory College. Broadly defined fields of interest appropriate for this position include but are not limited to: biopolitics and medical technologies; history of medicine and public health; philosophies of life and well-being; race, social justice, and health disparities; literature and illness/health; and health and healing.

The successful applicant will have a tenure home in a particular humanities department, but it is expected that their research and teaching interests will bridge different schools within the University. This position is open to scholars across the humanities and arts, including African American Studies, anthropology, area studies, arts and art history, communications, film and media studies, history, all literature and language departments, psychoanalytic studies, religion, philosophy, science and technology studies, and women.s, gender and sexuality studies. Review of applications begins December 1, 2011; finalists will be invited for campus visits beginning in February 2012. Applications received by December 15, 2011 will be given full consideration. Applications should include a cover letter that addresses the position description, current c.v., writing sample, teaching portfolio, and three confidential letters of reference. Email applications to Jamie Weems at mellon1@emory.edu. Nominations are invited. Emory University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks applications from women and minorities.

 

Assistant Professor of the History of Medicine and/or Public Health
University of Wisconsin-Madison

The Department of Medical History and Bioethics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks to hire an Assistant Professor of the History of Medicine and/or Public Health a tenure-track appointment beginning in December 2012. Specialization outside the United States and Europe preferred. The department is particularly interested in seeing applications from candidates with research specializations in Latin America, Africa, South Asia, or East Asia. Duties include teaching a 2:1 course load and service to the department, the school of medicine and public health, and the university. Commitment to medical education and the training of undergraduate and graduate students is essential. We also expect that the successful candidate will be jointly appointed in the Department of the History of Science and/or other appropriate campus units. Ph.D. in history, history of science, or a closely related field required by time of appointment.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application along with a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and an article-length writing sample to:

Richard C. Keller, Search Committee Chair
c/o Lori Brooks
Department of Medical History and Bioethics
University of Wisconsin-Madison
1300 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53706

The search committee will begin considering applications on October 15, 2011 and will consider applications until the position is filled. For inquiries, please contact Richard Keller at rckeller@wisc.edu.

 

 

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND AMERICAN CULTURE
TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
DEPARTMENT OF AMERICAN STUDIES
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
The Department of American Studies at The George Washington University seeks to appoint a tenure-track assistant professor beginning Fall 2012.
Basic Qualifications: All requirements completed for Ph.D. in American Studies or related discipline by August 1, 2012. Research experience/potential as demonstrated by works in progress or scholarly publications, and teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Research and teaching interests in the history and/or meaning of science or technology in American culture, environmental history, urban sustainability, medical humanities, environmental anthropology, ethnography of science, or the geopolitical impact of American scientific enterprise.
Please send a cover letter, CV, three letters of recommendation, and a thirty-page writing sample to:
Science and Technology Search Committee
Department of American Studies
The George Washington University
2108 G Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052
Review of applications will begin October 15, 2011, and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered. The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and particularly encourages applications from women and persons of color.
Visit our website: go.gwu.edu/americanstudies

Job

The Underwood International College of Yonsei University invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine to teach at the International Campus in Songdo, Incheon, located within the greater Seoul metropolitan region. Those who specialize in East Asia are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates should have strong research credentials and a firm commitment to undergraduate liberal arts education.

Teaching responsibilities are 6 credit-hours (2 classes) per semester. At least one of these classes will count towards the science literacy requirement of the program. The preferred starting date is March 2012. Compensation includes competitive salary, health insurance and other benefits, fully-subsidized housing (for up to 6 years), and a generous relocation and start-up package.

 

Yonsei University's Underwood International College is a highly competitive program at South Korea's most prestigious private university, and combines the intimate atmosphere and low student-faculty ratio of a liberal arts college with the resources of a major researchuniversity. All instruction is in English, and the student body represents over 25 different countries. As part of Yonsei University’s continuing effort to increase faculty diversity, we are only accepting applications from non-Korean citizens.

 

Interested applicants should send a short letter of application, dissertation abstract, and c.v. by email: (uic@yonsei.ac.kr). Review of applications will take place from September 30, 2011. Short-listed candidates will be asked to submit 3 letters of recommendation, a writing sample, and sample syllabi. For additional information, please contact Prof. Michael Michael (mmichael@yonsei.ac.kr). Prospective applicants are also encouraged to look at our website at http://uic.yonsei.ac.kr.

 

 

 

Director, Center for the History of Medicine and Public Health

Mission of the Institution

The New York Academy of Medicine advances the health of people in cities. An independent organization since 1847, NYAM addresses the health challenges facing the world's urban populations through interdisciplinary approaches to policy leadership, innovative research, evaluation, education and community engagement.  Drawing on the expertise of diverse partners worldwide and more than 2,000 elected Fellows from across the professions, our current priorities are:

  • To create environments in cities that support healthy aging
  • To strengthen systems that prevent disease and promote the public's health
  • To implement interventions that eliminate health disparities

The NYAM Library

 

The NYAM Library, which opened its collections to the general public in 1878, has a collection that includes over 500,000 volumes, 275,000 portraits and illustrations and about 400,000 pamphlets.  The collection comprises primary and secondary materials in the history of medicine, public health, science and other health-related disciplines, including a rare book collection of approximately 35,000 volumes, with manuscripts and archives dating from the 17th century B.C. to the present.  Books from the 17th and 18th centuries are a particular area of strength in the Academy’s collections as are materials related to the history of medicine in the City of New York.  The collection is supported by an extensive reference collection of medical bibliography, biography, biographical dictionaries, dictionaries and library catalogues, as well as books on the history of books and printing.  The NYAM Library was a founding member of the Independent Research Libraries Association (IRLA), which according to its criteria for membership includes libraries that “house collections of international significance that are capable of supporting sustained research in a variety of interrelated subjects and of attracting scholars from all over the world.”  Currently, the Historical Collections supports a variety of different programs, including two residential fellowships and an annual lecture series.

 

The Gladys Brooks Book and Paper Conservation Laboratory was established in 1982 for the express purpose of caring for the NYAM Library’s materials.  In addition to its preservation mandate, the Lab also plays an important role in the training of future generations of conservators through its internship and volunteer programs and offers professional educational opportunities through a robust calendar of workshops and lectures. 

Summary Description and Responsibilities

NYAM is establishing a new Center for the History of Medicine and Public Health to enhance awareness of and access to the NYAM Library’s important research collections.  The Center will serve to promote the scholarly and public understanding of and enthusiasm for the history of medicine and public health and the history of the book while stimulating intellectual inquiry in these fields.  The aim of the new Center is to strengthen connections among and serve as a resource for an interdisciplinary community of scholars, educators, clinicians, curatorial and conservation professionals and the general public.     

 

NYAM is seeking a founding director to establish the new Center.  The director, who will report to the president as a member of the NYAM leadership team, will provide visionary and intellectual leadership for the Center while assuming administrative authority for its operations, budget, staff and extensive library collections.  The director will take the lead in increasing exposure of the Library’s collections to potential researchers and donors as well as to the general public by overseeing the creation of a host of dynamic scholarly and popular programs, including the organization of conferences, research seminars, online exhibits, workshops and other educational activities in the areas of the history of medicine, public health and the study of the book.  The Director will also lead the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of high-quality online and onsite programs.  S/he will oversee the creation of the Center’s online presence and the enhancement of the NYAM Library’s digital profile.

 

The director will be responsible for developing the academic and professional collaborations necessary for the Center’s programs.  S/he will act as an ambassador for the Center to a varied community of academic, professional and social organizations.  A primary responsibility of the incumbent will be fundraising and donor relations, chiefly the cultivation of donors and solicitation of major gifts, as well as oversight of grant writing. 

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be an acknowledged scholar, energetic and committed to the success of the new Center. S/he must have a distinguished record of scholarship and service in the history of medicine and/or public health.  A PhD is preferred, but candidates with an equivalent record of achievement will be strongly considered.  Demonstrated success and a progressive record of accomplishment as an administrator and proven fundraising capabilities are essential.  An excellent compensation package, including a six-figure salary commensurate with skills and experience, is offered. 


 

To Apply

Please email a resume and cover letter with the names of three references to hr@nyam.org.  Please include “Director, Center for the History of Medicine and Public Health” in subject line.

For more information, visit our website: www.nyam.org.

The New York Academy of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posting date: 7/29/2011

 

 

 

 

History of Medicine
Yale University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant/Associate or tenured Associate/full Professor in the History of Medicine beginning July 1, 2012. Applicants with interests in the history of the biomedical sciences, experimental life sciences, or clinical practice since 1800 are particularly encouraged to apply. Duties will include teaching in the Program in the History of Science and Medicine, the Department of History, and the Section for the History of Medicine in the School of Medicine. The successful candidate must interact effectively with students in the School of Medicine as well as undergraduate and graduate students in the History of Science and Medicine. The search committee will begin considering applications on October 15, 2011. Yale University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and actively encourages applications from minority and women scholars. Ph.D. preferred by the time of appointment. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, a statement about their work and professional plans, and a sample of their scholarly writing such as a dissertation or book chapter or article to Professor John Harley Warner, Chair,
History of Medicine Search Committee,
c/o Ewa Lech,
Section of the History of Medicine,
Yale University School of Medicine,
P.O. Box 208015,
New Haven, CT 06520-8015, USA.


The Institute of the History of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University
invites applications for a tenure track position in the history of 20th century US medicine. Applicants with interests in the history of clinical practice, history of disease, public health, race, and gender are particularly encouraged to apply, as are MD/PhDs. The Institute of the History of Medicine is part of the School of Medicine. An ability to interact effectively, not only with undergraduates and graduate students in History of Medicine, but also with medical students and faculty, is desirable. The successful applicant will have a strong research portfolio and teaching experience.
Founded in 1929, the Institute of the History of Medicine is dedicated to promoting scholarship on the history of medicine, disease, and the health sciences, and their relation to society, and to fostering a lively and collegial intellectual community. In addition, the Institute seeks to bring historical perspectives to bear on contemporary health issues. Faculty members teach graduate and undergraduate courses in the Schools of Medicine, Arts and Sciences, and Public Health. Together with the Department of Science and Technology, located in the School of Arts and Science, the department runs a Ph.D. program in the History of Science, Medicine and Technology. The Institute possesses an extensive collection of primary and secondary sources on the history of medicine. The collection is a valuable resource for department faculty and students, and attracts visiting scholars from around the world.
Applications should include statements of the applicant's research and teaching interests, a CV, and the names of three references. All application materials should be sent to Randall M. Packard, Director, Institute of the History of Medicine, Welch Medical Library, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 1900 East Monument St, Baltimore, Maryland, 21205. Applications may be sent electronically to rpackar2@jhmi.edu or by fax to Dr. Packard at 410-502-7592. Review of materials will begin September 15, 2011. Review of materials will begin September 15, 2011, for an appointment beginning July 1, 2012. John Hopkins University is an EEO/AA employer.

 

Rare Book Librarian
Bernard Becker Medical Library

The Archives and Rare Books department of the Bernard Becker Medical Library holds over 20,000 volumes arranged in nine collections of rare books and journals. Located on the medical campus of Washington University in St. Louis, the department provides a wealth of historical resources to serve the faculty, researchers, scholars, and students of Washington University and beyond. The rare book collections, which include many volumes written in German, Latin and other languages, support medical education and research in a wide variety of disciplines, with particular strengths in ophthalmology, neurology, anatomy, ENT, dentistry, obstetrics and gynecology.

The four librarians/archivists annually handle hundreds of reference requests through on-site visits, telephone, or e-mail contact. The rare book librarian provides specialized reference services, bibliographic description and organization for the special collections books. Other duties include conservation and preservation, promotion and exhibition, public relations, and such special projects as may be assigned.

Major responsibilities include:

Public service (reference and research assistance)
Outreach (exhibits, tours and lectures)
Technical services (cataloging and collection management)

Required qualifications include:

· ALA-accredited Master's of Library Science
· Strong reading comprehension of German, including Fraktur, and additional reading competence in Latin or a Romance language
Minimum of three years experience in special collections, providing reference service and guidance to researchers, scholars, students and other users of special collections resources
· Demonstrated ability to create original bibliographic records, using OCLC, AACR2 and MARC.

Annual salary range: $40,853-53,118. For complete job description and application information, see https://jobs.wustl.edu and look for job # 21722.

 

 

 

John R. Bumstead Librarian for Medical History
Medical Historical Library,
Harvey Cushing/John Hay Whitney Medical Library
Yale University
New Haven, CT
Rank: Librarian I-III
www.yale.edu/jobs

Schedule: Full-time (37.5 hours per week); Standard Work Week (M-F, 8:30-5:00)

Yale University offers exciting opportunities for achievement and growth in New Haven, Connecticut. Conveniently located between Boston and New York, New Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut with cultural resources that include two major art museums, a critically-acclaimed repertory theater, state-of-the-art concert hall, and world-renowned schools of Architecture, Art, Drama, and Music.

Harvey Cushing/John Hay Whitney Medical Library The Harvey Cushing / John Hay Whitney Medical Library, with a collection of 400,000 volumes and a wide range of state-of the art electronic services, serves the Yale Schools of Medicine, Public Health, Nursing, the Yale-New Haven Hospital and other affiliated institutions of the Yale-New Haven Medical Center as well as Yale College and the Yale Graduate School. Library staff works together as a team to provide responsive and effective information support to the Medical Center's missions of research, education, and patient care. There is a continuing effort in support of outreach, knowledge management, and technology to facilitate access to information from the library and remote locations.