VAP in STS and/or History of Science and Technology
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Job Description
Carnegie Mellon University: Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences: History
Location
Pittsburgh
Open Date

Apr 03, 2024

Deadline
Jul 01, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description
The History Department at Carnegie Mellon University invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor in History of Science and Technology and/or Science and Technology Studies for the 2024-2025 academic year. We encourage applications from scholars who can provide social and cultural insight into fields that have a strong presence at Carnegie Mellon. The successful applicant will teach two courses per semester (four total), including at least one broad introduction to the history and/or social studies of science and technology. Applicants should have their Ph.D. in hand by June 30, 2024. Term of appointment: August 1, 2024-July 31, 2025. Compensation: $60,000 plus benefits as well as a $2,500 research budget and $2,500 in relocation expenses. This position may be renewable for up to one additional year pending departmental approval and availability of sufficient funding to do so.
Please send letter of application (including information about previous teaching experience, as well as evidence of commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the classroom); full CV; graduate transcript; a single writing sample the equivalent of 60 or fewer double-spaced manuscript pages; and a document listing three references and their contact information to Interfolio. For questions only, please contact Prof. Christopher Phillips at .
Carnegie Mellon University is committed to increasing the diversity of its community on a range of intellectual and cultural dimensions. Carnegie Mellon welcomes faculty applicants who will contribute to this diversity through their research, teaching and service. Qualified candidates who can contribute through their work/life experiences to the diversity and excellence of the academic community are encouraged to apply.

Deadline for full consideration of application: May 1, 2024.

Carnegie Mellon University considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Doctorate
Required Experience
Open
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