Hello Histarchers!
We are looking for applicants interested in contributing to our
department's new Industrial Heritage and Archaeology PhD program.
The complete announcement follows.
Cheers,
Tim
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Postdoctoral Associate Position in Industrial Heritage and Archaeology
Department of Social Sciences, Michigan Technological University
Pending the availability of funding, the Department of Social Sciences
at Michigan Technological University invites applications for a
Postdoctoral Associate position in connection with the inauguration of
the Department’s new doctoral program in Industrial Heritage and
Archeology. The appointment will be for the academic year 2005-2006,
with the possibility of renewal for one additional year. Required
qualifications include completion by August 2005 of a doctorate in one
of the following fields: history of technology; science and
technology studies; anthropology and/or archeology with research
interests in industrial history, industrial heritage, material culture,
industrial archeology, environmental history, or historic preservation.
Duties include teaching one course per semester; conducting research
in areas related to the graduate program’s interest; and contributing
to graduate programs in industrial heritage and archaeology and
environmental policy, including the annual summer field school.
Courses to be taught will depend upon the successful applicant’s field
of expertise. Possibilities include the history of American
technology; the history of industrialization, industrial archeology or
historical archeology, science and technology studies; or introductory
courses in the Department’s teaching portfolio.
Candidates should submit a graduate transcript and a letter of
application that outlines current research interests and/or research
projects relevant to the emerging doctoral program. (Information on
the program can be found at http://www.social.mtu.edu/IHAPhD.htm .)
Preference will be given to applicants interested in exploring
scholarly and intellectual issues related to the material culture of
industrial history and technology; the environmental consequences of
industrialization; or the emerging area of industrial heritage. Field
experience is preferred, but not required. Candidates also should
arrange for their doctoral adviser to submit a letter of recommendation
that assesses the candidate’s academic and research performance and
interests, and which evaluates any teaching and classroom experience.
The candidate also should provide the names and contact information for
two additional references who may be contacted by the Department.
Please submit all materials to:
Bruce Seely, Department Chair
Department of Social Sciences
Michigan Technological University
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931-1295
Salary: $36,000 with fringe benefits and a travel allowance to support
archival research and participation in the Department’s annual summer
field school in industrial archeology.
The Department will begin reviewing applications on March 1, 2005, and
continue until an appointment is made. A final hiring decision and the
date of such a decision is subject to budgetary considerations.
Questions or queries should be addressed to the Bruce Seely, ,
[log in to unmask]; phone: 906/487-2113; FAX: 906/487-2468.. The
Department website is found at http://www.social.mtu.edu/
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational
Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Timothy James Scarlett
Assistant Professor of Archaeology
Program in Industrial History and Archaeology
Department of Social Sciences
Michigan Technological University
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, Michigan 49931-1295 USA
Tel (906) 487-2113 Fax (906) 487-2468 Internet [log in to unmask]
MTU Website: http://www.industrialarchaeology.net
SHA Website: http://www.sha.org SIA Website: http://www.sia-web.org
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style,
it must go back to the beginning and meet as nearly perfectly as
possible
the need which alone gives it a reason for existence.
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