Assistant Professorship in the history of the physical sciences

Briggs is a vibrant undergraduate, residential, liberal arts college whose curriculum integrates the natural sciences and mathematics with the history, philosophy and sociology of science. We teach small classes to a diverse student body. The successful candidate will join other historians of science, all with joint appointments in Briggs and History. History has a well-established international reputation, with particular strengths in African, Latin American, Caribbean, U.S., European, and East Asian history. The university has made a serious commitment to developing the history of science at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Further information on Briggs and History can be found at www.history.msu.edu and www.lymanbriggs.msu.edu.

Salary and benefits are competitive. Generous start-up support for research will be provided. MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.
Applications must be submitted through Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo and should include a cover letter, c.v., teaching portfolio, research prospectus, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation (submitted directly to Academic Jobs Online by their authors). Deadline to ensure consideration of applications: December 1, 2009, but review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Details about the teaching portfolio are at http://www.lymanbriggs.msu.edu/faculty/openPositions.cfm.
Questions regarding this position may be directed to Dr. Robert Shelton, [email protected], Chair, History of Physical Sciences Search, Lyman Briggs College, E-35 Holmes Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48825-1107.