Mellon Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Science & Technology Studies

The Science & Technology Studies Program at Williams College invites
applications for a two-year Mellon post­doctoral fellowship in Science &
Technology Studies (STS), beginning July 1, 2020. We welcome applications
from candidates who have completed their PhD within the last five years and
also those who have not yet completed their PhD, but will have the PhD in
hand by the start date of the appointment. 

We seek candidates who can contribute to the curriculum and vitality of our
interdisciplinary program through research and teaching that illuminates
the imbrication of science and technology with society. Candidates might
have expertise in any number of disciplinary approaches so long as they
have significant training in STS theory and research methods.


The position requires vision, initiative, and an interest in participating
in our vibrant community of scholars, practitioners, and educators. We
especially welcome applications from groups traditionally underrepresented
in the academy. Williams is an institution that places a high value on
undergraduate teaching; consequently, we strongly prefer applicants who can
demonstrate a capacity for excellent teaching and a commitment to working
effectively with a student population that is broadly diverse with regard
to gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, religious
views, socio-economic status, and more. 


The successful candidate will be appointed full-time for a term of two
years and will have a teaching load of one course each semester. The salary
for this position is $55,000 per year. The fellow will also be provided
with full benefits including health and dental insurance, plus an allowance
of $3,000 per year for research and professional travel. This position is
made possible by a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Information about the Williams College Science & Technology Studies Program
is available at https://sts.williams.edu/. Applications should be
submitted via lnterfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/71706) and should include: 

    a cover letter of no more than two pages describing your research and
teaching;
    c.v.;
    a writing sample of no more than 25 pages, preceded by an abstract of
no more than 250 words;
    An unofficial transcript from your doctoral program;
    three letters of reference.

Completed applications submitted by January 10, 2020 will receive full
consideration. 


All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background
check (http://dean-faculty.williams.edu/prospective-faculty/background­check-policy/).
Fax and email applications will not be accepted. Inquiries should be sent
to laura.ephraim@williams.edu. 

Williams College is a coeducational liberal arts institution located in the
Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. The college has built its
reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic
excellence of its approximately 2,000 students. Please visit the Williams
College website (http://www.williams.edu). Beyond meeting fully its
legal obligations for non­discrimination, Williams College is committed to
building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all
backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.