POSITION IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY STUDIES

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS. Assistant Professor in the Science
and Technology Studies Program, with a joint appointment in
Anthropology, History, Philosophy, or Sociology, beginning Fall 2007.
The appointee must have a broad knowledge of
science/technology/medicine studies with a dynamic research program
focusing on the life sciences broadly conceived, including medicine,
health, the body, sexuality, biotechnology, and ecology. Global or
non-western areas of study are especially welcome. Teaching is based
on a standard faculty load of four one-quarter courses per year.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. by time of appointment and be able to
demonstrate excellence in teaching and research.

The STS Program at the University of California at Davis includes
participants from members of the Philosophy, History, Sociology,
Anthropology, and other departments in the social sciences and
humanities, as well as faculty and students in the natural sciences.

Minority and women candidates are especially encouraged to apply. EO/AAE.

Applications received by October 6, 2006 will receive full
consideration. Applicants should prepare a curriculum vitae; a cover
letter that indicates completed research, current research program,
and teaching experience; copies of up to three publications or writing
samples representing the applicant's current research. These should be
submitted online via http://sts.ucdavis.edu/position In addition,
three letters of recommendation can be submitted online or should be
sent to Professor Joseph Dumit, Search Committee Chair, Science and
Technology Studies Program, University of California, One Shields
Avenue, Davis, CA 95616-8673, USA. TEL: 530/752-5339, FAX:
530/752-8964, e-mail: dumit@ucdavis.edu . Address administrative
questions to Lesley Byrns (Office Manager) TEL: 530/752-1291; FAX:
530/752-3156; E-mail: labyrns@ucdavis.edu . The position will remain
open until filled.

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