Tenure-Track Position in Science and Technology Studies
St. Thomas University
Contact: jenkins@stu.ca
Closing Date: Dec. 10, 2010 or when position filled.
See Flyer Below.
St. Thomas University invites applications for an entry-level, tenure-track appointment, at the rank of
assistant professor, to begin July 1, 2011, pending budgetary approval.
Celebrating its centenary in 2010, St. Thomas University is an undergraduate,
liberal arts institution whose roots are in the faith and tradition of the Roman
Catholic Church. With an enrolment of 2,400, its students graduate with Bachelor
of Arts, Applied Arts, Education, and Social Work degrees. The faculty members
are distinguished teachers, researchers and scholars, and the university holds three
Canada Research Chairs.
A PhD or imminent completion in science studies, history and/or philosophy of
science and technology, or sociology of science is required. The preferred
candidate will have a publication record in one or more of the following areas:
sociological, philosophical, or policy/political aspects of science and technology.
Area of research in STS is open. In addition, preferred candidates will have a
record of teaching excellence. Applicants are to submit a curriculum vitae,
samples of scholarly work, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (teaching
portfolio preferred), and to have three letters of reference sent directly to Dr. Jane
Jenkins, Director, STS Programme, St. Thomas University, Fredericton NB E3B
5G3 (jenkins@stu.ca)
Closing date: Friday, December 10, 2010, or when position is filled. Applicants
are responsible for ensuring that their files, including letters of reference, are
complete by this date.
An equal opportunity employer, St. Thomas University is committed to
employment equity for women, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minority
groups, and persons with disabilities. The university welcomes applications from
all faiths and backgrounds. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply;
however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
