History of Science: 
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), Life Sciences/Medicine
 
The Department of History at the University of California, San Diego, intends to
appoint an assistant professor (tenure-track) in History of the Life Sciences
and/or Medicine, beginning July 1, 2007.   We seek an energetic and enthusiastic
colleague who will contribute to all areas of our program--research, teaching,
service--and participate in UCSD's inter-disciplinary graduate program in
Science Studies.  Time period and geographic area are open; we particularly
welcome applicants whose work involves non-western contexts, and/or applies a
comparative approach to knowledge traditions and epistemic projects.  For
appropriate candidates, potential exists for formal research and teaching
affiliation with the UCSD School of Medicine or Division of Biological Sciences.
The committee will conduct preliminary interviews at the annual meetings of the
History of Science Society/Society for the Social Studies of Science in
November.  Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and
publications, based on published salary schedules of the University of
California. UCSD is an AA/EOE. Scholars who are women, minorities, veterans,
and/or people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. Proof of
U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment will be required prior to
employment (Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986). Applicants who are not
United States citizens should state their immigration status at the time of
their application.  Please send a detailed letter of application, c.v.,
placement file, and/or three letters of recommendation (sent under separate
cover) to Chair, History of Science Search Committee, Department of History
0104, University of California-San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA
92093-0104. Applicants are welcome to include in their cover letters a personal
statement summarizing teaching experience and interests, leadership efforts,
and/or contributions to diversity. Please reference position number 4-744 on all
correspondence. The search committee will begin to review applications on
October 1, 2006 and continue until the position is filled.

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