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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]
http://www.industrialarchaeology.net
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