> EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, HISTORY OF SCIENCE AND > TECHNOLOGY > DEADLINE: APRIL 27 > > The University of King’s College invites applications for a one-year > sessional position in the History of Science and Technology programme > (HOST) at the rank of assistant professor, starting on 1 July 2014. > Candidates must have a Ph.D and teaching experience in history of science > and technology or a related field (philosophy of science, science studies, > etc.). Experience in interdisciplinary teaching or research would be an > asset. > > The successful candidate is expected to teach a) HSTC 1801 Engineering and > Technology: From the Industrial Age to the Cybernetic Age, b) part of HSTC > 4000 Nature and Science in the Modern Period, as well as c) three other > half-credit HOST electives. The ability to teach courses in the History of > Chinese Science, Modern Science (especially physics and chemistry), or > Science and Religion would be an asset. Please consult the academic > calendar entries for the programme on the King’s website for a list of > possible classes. > > Applications, including a cover letter containing a statement of teaching > interests, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and evidence of > effective teaching should be sent (in hard copy) by 27 April 2014, to: > > Sharon Brown, Administrative Secretary > History of Science and Technology Programme > University of King’s College > Halifax NS B3H 2A1 > Canada > email: Sharon.Brown@ukings.ca > tel: 902.422.1271, ext. 204 > > Although candidates of all nationalities are encouraged, priority will be > given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.The University of King’s > College is an equal opportunity employer; women, visible minorities and > members of other under-represented groups are particularly encouraged to > apply. Information on the History of Science and Technology Programme can > be found at www.ukings.ca