One-year sessional appointment, Assistant Professor University of King's College

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One-year sessional appointment, Assistant Professor

History of Science and Technology Programme
University of King's College, Halifax, Nova Scotia
http://www.ukings.ns.ca/history-science-and-technology-programme

The History of Science and Technology Programme at the University of
King's College invites applications for a one-year, full-time
sessional appointment in History and Philosophy of the Life Sciences,
commencing 1 August 2011. The appointment will be at the rank of
Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will teach in an
interdisciplinary, combined honours programme offered jointly by the
University of King's College and Dalhousie University. Our programme
is devoted to the history, philosophy, sociology and cultural place of
Western science and technology. The successful candidate will teach
the following classes, some of which are cross-listed with the
University?s Contemporary Studies Programme:

Fall Term:
Totalitarianism and Science
    Bio-Politics: Human Nature in Contemporary Thought
    Science and Culture
Winter Term
    The Biosphere: Global perspectives in science and philosophy
    Science and Nature in the Modern Period (Biology emphasis)
    Science and Culture

Further information concerning these courses can be obtained at:
http://www.ukings.ns.ca/host-courses and
http://www.ukings.ns.ca/csp-courses

Applications, including CV, the names and contact information of two
referees, and a statement of teaching experience relevant to the above
courses, should be sent to:
Sharon Brown, Administrative Secretary,
History of Science and Technology Programme,
University of King's College, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 2A1,
e: sharon.brown@ukings.ca
tel: (902) 422-1271, ext. 204
fax: (902) 423 3357

Closing date for applications: 21 July 2011. Due to the late
announcement of this position, interviews will be conducted by phone.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be
given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents; however,
non-Canadians are also encouraged to apply. Successful teaching
experience in courses like those listed above will be considered a
strong asset, as will related research interests. The University of
King?s College is an equal opportunity employer.