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Limited Term Appointment

History of Science and Technology Program

The History of Science and Technology (HOST) Program at the University of King's College invites applications for a one-year, Limited Term Appointment in History and Philosophy of Science and/or Science and Technology Studies commencing 1 July 2020.

The appointment will be at the rank of (visiting) Assistant Professor (full time or, at minimum, a 2/3rd appointment, with the possibility of renewal for one more year, subject to review and budgetary approval). The successful candidate will teach in an interdisciplinary, combined honours program offered jointly by the University of King's College and Dalhousie University. Our program is devoted to the history, philosophy, sociology and cultural place of science and technology. Preference will be given to those whose teaching interests focus on the history and philosophy of modern science and technology, which can include engineering, medicine, life sciences, physics, ecology, etc.  The successful candidate will teach a number of the classes already offered by the program (which may include "Technology and Engineering: From the Industrial Age to the Cybernetic Age”, "Introduction to the History Science," “Science and Nature in the Modern Period", "Human Experiments", “Science and Culture”, “Biopolitics”, etc. see link below) as well as construct one or two new classes.

The HOST Program is especially interested in candidates who could help enhance its ongoing curricular diversity initiatives.

The University of King’s College is a small, teaching-intensive, liberal arts university with a lively and accomplished scholarly community, offering joint programs and degrees with Dalhousie University, Canada’s largest research university east of Montreal.

The University of King’s College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We encourage and welcome those who would contribute to the diversification of our staff and faculty including, but not limited to women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Although in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority of consideration will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, non-Canadians are encouraged to apply.

A complete application must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, brief teaching dossier, one sample of scholarly work, and three letters of reference.

Application should be sent in printed or electronic form to:

Dr. Gordon McOuat, Director

c/o Sharon Brown

History of Science and Technology Program

University of King’s College

6350 Coburg Road

Halifax, NS B3H 2A1

Email: sharon.brown@ukings.ca

Phone: 902-422-1271 ext. 204

Application Deadline: Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Program website:
https://ukings.ca/area-of-study/history-of-science-and-technology/

For further information please contact the Director of the History of Science Program:
Dr. Gordon McOuat
email:  gmcouat@dal.ca
office phone: 902 422-1271, ex. 216