Post by MSU on Mar 4, 2013 15:56:56 GMT -5
Lyman Briggs College, an undergraduate, residential, liberal arts, science program at Michigan State University, invites applications for visiting instructors for 2013-2014. (We anticipate three full-time openings.) Candidates must be committed to undergraduate teaching, and should hold a MA/MS with a specialization in the history, philosophy, and/or sociology of science, technology, environment, or medicine. Interests in literature and science, public policy, and/or philosophy of technology would be welcomed. Having a PhD is preferred. The successful candidate will teach a total of five courses: two or three sections of our first-year introduction to history, philosophy and sociology of science (HPS) course, and three or two upper-level HPS courses. Salary is commensurate with experience. This position is listed on the MSU Applicant Page, Posting #7436. Applications must be uploaded to MSU’s online job application site (http://jobs.msu.edu), and should include a cover letter, CV, and teaching portfolio. For teaching portfolio details see www.lymanbriggs.msu.edu/faculty/openPositions.cfm. In addition, three letters of recommendation addressing the candidate’s teaching experience, potential for excellence, as well as research scholarship must be sent electronically by the recommenders through the application system. Deadline to ensure consideration of applications is April 2, 2013, but review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding this position may be directed to Dr. Robert Shelton, at Shelton@msu.edu or at Lyman Briggs College; 919 E. Shaw Lane; Room E-35; Michigan State University; East Lansing, MI 48825-1107.