Assistant Professor, History of Science

Position Description

The Department of History at the University of Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track, beginning assistant professorship in the History of Science to start on or after July 1, 2021.  The specific geographic area and period are open, and fields of study including life, physical, social, and technological sciences will be considered. The appointment includes membership in the Committee on Conceptual and Historical Studies of Science.

Qualifications

Candidates must have earned the PhD degree prior to the start of the appointment.  

Application Instructions

Applicants must apply online at the University of Chicago’s Interfolio website at apply.interfolio.com/80134 and include 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a research statement, 4) a teaching statement, 5) dissertation abstract, 6) an article or chapter-length writing sample, and 7) three letters of reference.  Consideration of applications will begin on December 1, 2020 and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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