Postdoctoral Associate Position in Industrial Heritage and Archeology
Department of Social Sciences, Michigan Technological University
The Department of Social Sciences at Michigan Technological
University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position
in connection with the Department’s new doctoral program in
Industrial Heritage and Archeology. The appointment will begin in
January 2007 and extend for three academic semesters, with the
possibility of renewal for one additional semester. Required
qualifications include completion by December 2006 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
interests; 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 October 15, 2006,
and continue until an appointment is made. Questions or queries
should be addressed to 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.
Patrick E. Martin
Professor of Archaeology
Department of Social Sciences
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI 49931
phone 906-487-2070,email [log in to unmask]
www.industrialarchaeology.net
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