Job Announcements

Vol. 40, No. 1, January 2011
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University of Minnesota Program in History of Science and Technology

Temporary, One-Semester Position Available in History of Science in the Early Modern Period, 1450-1750

Beginning January 2012

The University of Minnesota Program in History of Science and Technology, Twin Cities campus, invites applications for a one-semester visiting professorial (assistant to full, depending on qualifications) position beginning January 2012. The duties include carrying out an active research program and teaching two courses, one a history of science survey course (ancient to early modern) and the other a graduate seminar on the history of early modern science; the candidate’s major research area should be the early modern period. All requirements for the Ph.D. must be completed by December 1, 2011. Applicants for this position must go to http://employment.umn.edu/applicants/ to provide basic personal information. You may then either complete the entire application process on-line, or send a letter of application with a description of your teaching and research interests, evidence of teaching ability, a CV, and publications or samples of writing to the address below. You should also arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be sent to the same address. (E-mail: HST@umn.edu)

Sally Gregory Kohlstedt
Program in History of Science and Technology
108 Pillsbury Hall
University of Minnesota
310 Pillsbury Drive, S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Applications will be reviewed starting February 28, 2011. Position is open until filled.

The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

Office of the Assistant Director for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences

Deputy Assistant Director in the Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE/OAD)

The Deputy Assistant Director, a key member of the SBE Directorate management team, provides leadership and direction for the support of research, education and statistical activities that develop and advance scientific knowledge focusing on political, economic, and social systems and how individuals and organizations function within them.

The Deputy Assistant Director provides overall direction and management in the directorate that includes a staff of approximately 125 employees and a FY 2011 budget of about $268.79 million.

The ideal candidate’s strong research background and commitment to interdisciplinary research will enable the continued success of the Directorate during this exciting time for the SBE sciences. In addition to a commitment to research in the scientific domains supported by SBE, we are also looking for someone with experience in managing a complex organization. This is a permanent Senior Executive Service appointment.

The announcement for this position is available under Current Vacancies -Executive at http://www.nsf.gov/about/career_opps/vacancies/executive.jsp.

For more information contact:
Myron Gutmann
Assistant Director
mgutmann@nsf.gov
703-292-8700

Application deadline is January 24, 2011.

History of Science Society