Andrews Chair of Interdisciplinary Studies in The John V. Roach Honors College, Texas Christian University

Specialization in areas such as The History of Medicine and Science, Medical Humanities, Global Health, and/or Community and Public Health

The John V. Roach Honors College at Texas Christian University invites applications for the Andrews Chair of Interdisciplinary Studies at the rank of either full or advanced associate professor beginning Fall 2024. The disciplinary background is open, and competitive candidates must bring interdisciplinary interests in the general medical field that extend to both teaching and research.

We seek applications from teacher-scholars who demonstrate a distinguished record of publications, an active and dynamic research agenda, a strong teaching profile, and innovative and interdisciplinary interests in fields such as the history of medicine and science, the medical humanities, global health, and/or community and public health. We also seek applicants interested in creating collaborative ventures with the Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at TCU, the College of Science and Engineering, and the Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

Full description: https://jobs.tcu.edu/jobs/andrews-chair-of-interdisciplinary-studies-in-the-john-v-roach-honors-college-tcu-main-campus-texas-united-states

Job: Two Assistant Professor Positions in History/Sociology of Science, Technology, or Medicine at Georgia Tech

Two Assistant Professor Positions in History/Sociology of Science, Technology, or Medicine

Assistant Professor in History/Sociology of Science, Technology, or Medicine

The School of History and Sociology (https://hsoc.gatech.edu) at the Georgia Institute of Technology invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, one in the History of Science, Technology, or Medicine and a second in the Sociology of Science, Technology, or Medicine. We seek candidates with expertise in twentieth and/or twenty-first century science, technology, or medicine. The further area of specialization is open; applicants with expertise in the mind and brain sciences or computer technologies, AI, and data sciences are encouraged. Candidates are expected to possess an established research trajectory that fits with the mission of the School of History and Sociology and demonstrate an exceptional commitment to the teaching and mentoring of students. The expected starting date for successful candidates is August 1, 2024.

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research program in the history or sociology of science, technology, or medicine; to pursue external funding to support research; to teach courses that contribute to the undergraduate and graduate degrees, minors, and certificate programs offered in the School of History and Sociology; and to engage in professional service commensurate with career stage at and beyond Georgia Tech.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

A PhD in history, sociology, STS, or related field at the time of appointment is required. The successful candidates will have demonstrated a robust and innovative research agenda in areas that build on the strengths of the School of History and Sociology as well as a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring students.

Application Requirements

The deadline for applications is {February 1, 2024}. Applicants should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, two chapter-length writing samples, and the names and contact information (including e-mail addresses) of three references. The letter of application should indicate the applicant’s qualifications for the position, current and future research plans, and teaching interests and experience. Applicants who are invited to a first-round interview will be asked to provide evidence of teaching excellence at the time of invitation; references will also be contacted for letters at this time. Application materials should be submitted as PDF files via https://bit.ly/41mGmCw (Job ID: 266473) . Requests for information may be directed to search co-chairs Helen Anne Curry (hacurry@gatech.edu) or Amit Prasad (amit.prasad@hsoc.gatech.edu). An earned doctorate is required by the start of the appointment, and a background check must be completed prior to beginning employment.

Jobs: Assistant Professor in the Program in Science, Technology, and Society (open field; two positions), Massachusetts Institute of Technology

MIT’s Program in Science, Technology, and Society (STS) invites applications for two tenure track assistant professor positions, open to all areas of specialization within STS. We welcome applications from scholars whose research and teaching focus on any aspect of the social, cultural, historical, political, or ethical dimensions of science, technology, medicine, or other
technical domains.

We are especially interested in identifying colleagues who bring new methods and perspectives to understanding science and technology in society, and who extend the methodological, thematic, geographic, and/or chronological reach of our faculty. Scholars whose work considers STS questions related to race, ethnicity, indigeneity, colonialism, and/or gender and sexuality, or whose work centers issues of justice and equity, are encouraged to apply.

We welcome applications from scholars who hold (or near completion of Ph.D) a Ph.D. in any humanistic or social scientific field, including (but not limited to): Anthropology; American Studies; African American Studies; Communication; Disability Studies; Ethnic Studies; Gender and Sexuality Studies; Geography; History; History of Science, Technology, and Medicine; Indigenous Studies; Information Studies; Law; Media Studies; Native American Studies; Philosophy; Political Science; Public Policy; Sociology; or STS. Applications from scholars with a Ph.D. in science, engineering, or other technical fields are also invited to apply, so long as the social dimensions of science and technology are core to their work.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. by the start of employment. We welcome applications from junior scholars at all levels of experience, including advanced ABD candidates, postdoctoral fellows, non-tenure-track and tenure-track junior faculty, teaching faculty, scholars employed in contingent or precarious positions, scholars employed in non-university research and teaching positions, and independent scholars. These positions are intended for pre-tenure scholars; we are unable to consider applications from scholars who would require a tenured position at MIT. STS faculty are typically expected to teach three courses per academic year, including both undergraduate and graduate courses. The STS Program is one of three participating programs in MIT’s History-Anthropology-STS (HASTS) doctoral program, and we welcome applications from scholars with a strong interest (though not necessarily experience) in graduate teaching and mentorship. Interest in establishing scholarly connections at MIT beyond the STS Program is also desirable.

MIT is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women and members of minority groups.

Interested applicants should submit a preliminary application consisting of a cover letter, CV, and a writing sample (article or chapter length) that best represents their scholarship to:
http://apply.interfolio.com/126855

Letters of recommendation will not be required for the initial applications. Applicants who advance to the next stage of the search will be asked to submit three letters of recommendation
and additional research and teaching materials.

Questions on the application process may be directed to:
Paree Pinkney
Director, Administration and Finance
Program in Science, Technology, and Society
E51-163
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
77 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139-4307 USA

Applications are due September 1, 2023; the process will continue until the positions are filled.

Jobs: Director of Operations and Lecturer, American Institute of the History of Pharmacy

The American Institute of the History of Pharmacy (AIHP), located at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy, is seeking a highly motivated individual with the skills and credentials to serve as the Institute’s Operations Director (OD) on a 75% FTE basis and a Lecturer at the School of Pharmacy on a 25% FTE basis.  The salary range for the combined position is $58,000 to $67,000, depending on qualifications.

About AIHP

AIHP is a nonprofit, member-based organization whose mission is to advance knowledge and understanding of the history of pharmacy and medicines. We pursue this mission through publications, programs and conferences, maintaining an historical archive and artifacts collection, and promoting and recognizing outstanding historical scholarship. The Institute has a staff of five and a dues-paying membership. AIHP is located at and affiliated with the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy (UWSoP), but operates as a separate self-governing organization. To learn more about the AIHP visit its website at https://aihp.org/

About the Position

This unique position offers the opportunity for a dual appointment with AIHP and the UWSoP. As the Institute’s Operations Director, the successful candidate will be responsible (under the direction of the Institute’s Executive Director) for overseeing and managing AIHP’s staff, programs, operations, and other day-to-day affairs. In this role, the Operations Director will be employed by AIHP on a 75% FTE basis. The successful candidate will also possess the qualifications and experience necessary to receive a 25% FTE appointment as a Lecturer at the UWSoP, with the opportunity to teach medical, pharmaceutical, and pharmacy history. In this role, the Lecturer will be employed by the UWSoP and will be responsible to the Urdang Chair in the History of Pharmacy, a tenured faculty member at the UWSoP who is expected to serve as the AIHP Executive Director (ED).

The Operations Director will be chiefly responsible for developing historical publishing, archives and library initiatives, and outward-facing programming for diverse audiences. The OD will guide and be responsible for the Institute’s digital assets; will collaborate with the Institute’s collections staff to maintain, develop, and promote the AIHP’s archives and library; and will collaborate on programming related to historical conferences and webinars. The OD will also be responsible for overseeing and managing the Institute’s financial affairs and administration of AIHP’s membership program.

To Apply

Applicants should prepare and send the following:
1) Cover Letter – A letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position (1-2 pages);
2) Curriculum Vitae;
3) Operations Director Statement –a one-page statement in which you state your intellectual vision and trajectory, as it relates to a nonprofit historical organization;
4) Teaching Statement – a 1-2 explication of what you hope to accomplish as a teacher and mentor in the classroom and beyond, including your vision of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion;
5) The names of three recommenders.

Send all materials to aihp@aihp.org. Incoming applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The deadline for submission of application materials is June 9, 2023.

Minimum Qualifications:

•       At least 2-3 years’ experience in higher education, the heritage sector, or association management.
•       A mixture of administrative and humanities-based expertise or experience.
•       To be eligible for the 25% Lecturer teaching position, the candidate must provide evidence of teaching in higher education, preferably in history of science, medicine, and technology.
•       Experience with staff management and supervision; experience and proficiency with personal computers and office software and applications; excellent communications and organizational skills; ability to work effectively as part of a team; basic bookkeeping/accounting experience or training; writing skills and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

•       Preference will be given to candidates with (1) an advanced degree and experience with various forms of academic publishing and grant-proposal writing; or (2) a degree in archives or library and information science, or significant experience with archives/collections management and/or digital information systems.
•        Candidates with graduate degrees in History of Science, Medicine, and Technology (HSMT), Archives and Museum fields, or a closely related field will be preferred
•       Experience and proficiency with QuickBooks or similar financial management software; experience with website and publishing software (such as WordPress or ScholarOne).
Job Description
The following is a non-exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities for the Operations Director position. Additional information about the scope of the role will be discussed during the interview process.
•       As an organizational leader, the OD will: ensure compliance with Institute governing documents and all legal and regulatory requirements; develop and implement administrative internal policies, plans, and procedures in collaboration with the Board of Directors and the ED; oversee implementation of strategic priorities; help supervise all Institute staff (excluding the ED); and serve as the staff liaison with the Board of Directors.
•       The OD, in collaboration with the ED and AIHP’s Treasurer, will be responsible for: drafting financial plans and an annual operating budget for Board approval, developing and implementing fundraising strategies to sustain and expand the Institute’s operations; developing external grant applications and partnerships in university and non-university settings;
•       The OD will be responsible for membership relationships and communications.
The following is a non-exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities for the Lecturer position. Additional information about the scope of the role will be discussed during the interview process.
•       Responsible for co-teaching, and acting as the instructor of record, in three previously developed online courses in the School of Pharmacy.
•       Facilitates classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction and assists with instructional development and design for a single course or series of courses within an academic discipline to support the delivery of quality instruction. Provides for-credit instruction in formats such as classroom, online and/or laboratory settings, including grading.
•       History courses include: PHM 563 (coordination, four 1-hour synchronous sessions, 25% of grading); PHM 564 (coordination, four 1-hour synchronous sessions, 25% of grading); PHM 401 (co-coordination, 4-6 lectures, no grading)

Benefits

AIHP offers the following benefits to employees: paid vacation time, sick leave, and holidays; employer-paid parking pass; and 403(b) retirement plan with 5% employer match.

With the 25% Lecturer role at UWSoP, the candidate is eligible for UW health insurance, dental and life insurance, and other benefits.

Jobs: Visiting Assistant Professorship Positions, 2022-23, Grand Valley State University

Position Title:   Department of History, Grand Valley State University, Two (2) Visiting Assistant Professorship Positions, 2022-2023: 1) History of Technology/History of Medicine and 2) World History and/or US History

Summary:  The Department of History at Grand Valley State University invites applications for full-time Visiting (non-tenure-track) appointments for the 2022-2023 academic year, with the possibility for renewal, at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor (or at the rank of Visiting Instructor if ABD).

  • For the History of Technology/Medicine position, the teaching load of four courses per semester will include surveys in the History of Technology and upper division surveys in the History of Medicine and Health. Region and time period of specialization are open
  • For the World History and/or US History position, the teaching load of four courses per semester will include surveys in World and/or US History. Candidates who can teach both World History and US History surveys and have areas of expertise in the following areas are encouraged to apply: Global History, East Asian History, European History, African History and/or US African-American History, US Latinx History, US Asian-American History.

The History Department is especially interested in receiving applications from candidates from underrepresented groups, and from candidates who have interest and/or experience in working with diverse student and community populations. Grand Valley State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity institution.

Required Qualifications and Education:

  • ABD in History PhD program or related field.
  • Experience in, demonstrated understanding of, or interest in social justice education and/or initiatives, and/or inclusion, diversity, and/or intercultural training.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, such as the ability to interact with others with respect and empathy.

Preferred Qualifications and Education:

  • in History or related field.
  • Teaching experience at the university level.

Responsibilities:

  • Teaching four, three-credit courses per semester.

Salary/Benefits

The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The university offers an excellent comprehensive package that includes health/vision/dental plans, life insurance, retirement, sick/leave disability, tuition waiver, adoption resources, wellness coaching, and free access to campus fitness facilities. Family and child care options on and off-campus are also available. For a detailed description of benefits, please visit Visiting Faculty Benefits – Benefits and Wellness – Grand Valley State University (gvsu.edu).

Department/College:  The Department of History consists of over thirty faculty committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching, cutting-edge scholarship, and public outreach and engagement. It also oversees a robust program in Social Studies Education, with dedicated faculty experts in this field. The faculty’s subfields of expertise range from US to African, European, East Asian, South Asian, Latin American, and Global History and include the subfields of Public History and the History of Science/Medicine/Technology. The department values a collegial teaching and working environment.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) is the largest college at Grand Valley, offering over 50 bachelor degrees and a growing number of advanced degrees in the natural and mathematical sciences, the fine arts and humanities, and the social sciences. CLAS is a student-centered and diverse learning community that engages in critical inquiry, extending knowledge to enrich and enliven individual and public life. Our faculty are active teacher-scholars committed to equitable, inclusive, career-connected, and community-engaged liberal arts and sciences education. There are many opportunities for collaboration within CLAS and across a broad group of partners on and off campus. We are interested in attracting a cohort of new faculty committed to these core values as we seek to foster a community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive together.

Campus/University:  Grand Valley University (GVSU) is a public comprehensive institution located in West Michigan with campuses in Allendale, downtown Grand Rapids, and Holland, plus centers in Detroit, Muskegon and Traverse City. The University attracts more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students with high quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities, and has been nationally recognized for innovativeness and its contribution to students’ social mobility. The greater Grand Rapids metropolitan area has a population of around one million people, is affordable, and offers rich cultural amenities. Grand Valley is located within easy driving distance of Chicago, Detroit, Lake Michigan beaches, and many other superb summer and winter recreational venues. Information can be found at Community Resources – Human Resources – Grand Valley State University (gvsu.edu). Grand Valley is highly rated for safety, sustainability, and veteran and LGBTQ friendliness, and is committed to supporting employees and their families in work-life balance.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit via email to hstdept@gvsu.edu (with attention to Dr. Michael Huner, Chair, Department of History): (1) a cover letter addressing qualifications and your motivation to teach for the History Department at GVSU, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy that includes a commitment to inclusive excellence and a summary of ongoing and anticipated activities to promote diversity, inclusion, and equity (4) sample syllabi from a survey course and an upper-level course (5) two letters of reference, and (6) graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts issued to students are acceptable to apply).

Email questions about the positions to: Dr. Michael Huner, hunerm@gvsu.edu

Application Deadline:  The review process will begin on June 1, 2022, and continue until the positions are filled. The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

Allendale, Michigan 49401 – (616) 331-5000

For more information about Grand Valley, see our website at www.gvsu.edu

Grand Valley State University is an EOE which includes protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. See http://www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State)