> Postdoctoral Associate Position in Industrial Heritage and Archeology
> 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 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>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
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>
> Salary: $36,000 with fringe benefits and a travel allowance to support
> archival research and participation in the Departments 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, ,
> <mailto:[log in to unmask]>[log in to unmask]; phone: 906/487-2113; FAX:
> 906/487-2468.. The Department website is found at
> <://www.social.mtu.edu/"
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>
> Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational
> Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer.
>
>
> Bruce E. Seely
> Chair, Department of Social Sciences
> Michigan Technological University
> 1400 Townsend Drive
> Houghton, MI 49931-1295
>
> phone: 906/487-2113
> FAX: 906/487-2468
> email: [log in to unmask]
>
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