Poste en histoire de lamédecine moderne à Johns Hopkins

Associate or Full Professor (Tenure-Track) in History of Medicine: Pre-Modern

Call for applications

https://apply.interfolio.com/182469



Location

Johns Hopkins University: School of Medicine: Department of the History of Medicine

Baltimore, MD, 21205


Deadline
Aug 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time



Description

The Johns Hopkins Department of the History of Medicine of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine invites applications for tenure-track faculty at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. The Department seeks a new colleague in the area of pre-modern medicine, health, and healing before 1800 whose research is innovative and agenda-setting and would extend the scope of the department’s research, teaching, and expertise. The successful candidate would also engage closely with our unique Historical Collections which contains more than 30,000 rare books with a substantial focus on printed works from Europe and North America. Our teaching remit stretches across several divisions of the University, including Ph.D. and online MA students within our department’s degree-granting programs, MD and MPH students within the broader schools of medicine and public health at Johns Hopkins, and undergraduates and graduate students at the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences through the Program in the History of Science, Medicine, and Technology. The successful candidate would help to anchor our survey teaching in history of premodern medicine for undergraduate, MA (online), and PhD students.



Founded in 1929, the Institute of the History of Medicine is dedicated to promoting scholarship on the history of medicine, disease, and the health sciences, and their relation to society The Institute seeks to bring historical perspectives to bear on contemporary health issues as part of a lively and collegial intellectual community across the humanities and medical sciences.


Qualifications

A successful candidate will bring energy and enthusiasm to this broad array of learners and be successful at reaching a range of audiences. In addition to excellence in historical scholarship and teaching, they should also demonstrate the capacity to communicate the enduring relevance of historical analysis to potential audiences in clinical practice, health policy, and the general public. The Department of the History of Medicine is committed to diversity and equity; we seek candidates who will contribute to a climate that attracts and values students, faculty, and collaborators of all ethnicities, nationalities, and genders. Applicants must have defended a Ph.D. by June 30, 2027.


Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a letter of application, C.V., statement of research interests, a sample syllabus, a chapter-length writing sample, and contact information for three letters of reference. Applications and related materials are due by August 31, 2026, via Interfolio submission. Review of applications will begin shortly afterwards, and will continue until a suitable candidate is found.


Search Committee Chair: Jeremy Greene, MD, PhD

Please address all application inquiries to Maggie Cogswell, interim Sr. Administrator of Research and Academics (maggiecogswell@jhmi.edu).

Poste en histoire globale des sciences

Lecturer in Global History of Science (academic)

Call for applications

 

The Department of Science and Technology Studies, University College London, seeks to appoint one Lecturer in Global History of Science. 

 

 

Working pattern: Full time

 Contract type: Permanent

 Salary: £54,931-£64,644

 Location: London, UK

 Application deadline: 23.59 UK time, June 9, 2026

We interpret science, technology and society broadly. We are looking for candidates who place an emphasis on the global dimension of science, as a set of practices and as a social, political and cultural phenomenon, in their research. Any period from early modern to late modern science is relevant. Candidates with a focus on non-western contexts and knowledge of non-western language(s) will be preferred.

 

For further details please view the link below:

 Application link: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs/details?nPostingId=18120&nPostingTargetId=44363&id=Q1KFK026203F3VBQBLO8M8M07&LG=UK&languageSelect=UK&mask=ext

Poste à la Osler Library

Librarian at the Osler Library of the History of Medicine

Call for applications

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Deadline to apply: April 6, 2026, 23:59pm

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Assistant Librarian or Associate Librarian (tenure track)
Duration: three years, with possibility of renewal
Salary minimum: salary commensurate with experience 


The Librarian provides a wide range of library and information services, drawing on the Osler Library’s extensive holdings, including 40,000 modern monographs and journals, more than 75,000 rare book titles, approximately 300 meters of archival material, several hundred medical artifacts, and a substantial collection of prints. Using these collections, the Librarian supports teaching, learning, research, and outreach activities at the Osler Library of the History of Medicine. The role includes contributing to comprehensive collections management and curation, as well as highlighting the collections through outreach, exhibitions, and communications. The Librarian fosters a collaborative environment and ensures that library services are responsive, inclusive, and aligned with institutional goals. In partnership with the Head Librarian of the Osler Library of the History of Medicine, the Librarian works to develop, preserve, and promote the library’s holdings.


THE McGILL LIBRARIES

Located in Montréal, one of the world’s great multicultural and multilingual cities, McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research. For nearly 200 years, through the work of dedicated people, McGill has been breaking ground in diverse fields and contributing solutions to some of the world’s most significant issues. McGill is also the most internationally diverse research-intensive university in Canada, with over 32% of its students coming to McGill from more than 150 countries. The University systematically appears on the annual list of the best employers in Montreal.

The McGill Libraries are committed to delivering high-quality, innovative information products, services and programs that focus on client needs and support the University’s strategic mission and directions. The McGill Libraries proactively supports the teaching, learning and research needs of faculty and students to fulfill McGill’s strategic mission of excellence as a research-intensive, student-centred university.

The McGill Libraries has the largest collection in Quebec and is one of Canada’s largest academic libraries with over six million monograph titles and 150,000 e-journals and databases. The Libraries are a member of the Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL), the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the Bureau de coopération interuniversitaire (BCI), the Center for Research Libraries (CRL), and the HathiTrust Digital Library.
 

INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE STAFF

Information about the University and the McGill Libraries can be found on the University’s web site. As a tenure stream appointee, the successful candidate is expected to satisfy the requirements in the Regulations Relating to the Employment of Librarian Staff.


DUTY STATEMENT

Primary Purpose of Position

The assist the provision of a range of library and information services and collections to support teaching, learning, research, and outreach activities.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide a range of in-person and remote library and information services to support teaching, learning, research and outreach activities; create guides to support user engagement and resource discovery around special collections.
• Curate and make accessible the Osler Library’s diverse holdings, which consist of rare books, manuscripts, archives, and artifacts, as well as a modern circulating collection.
• Develop and maintain communication links and liaise with the Department of Social Studies of Medicine to ensure library and information needs are understood and met.
• Assist in development of history of medicine collections.
• Contribute to fundraising and development by working with the Head Librarian on grant applications and donor engagement.  
• Help with organizing and planning activities that highlight collections: e.g., visits and workshops; exhibitions at McGill, or beyond, including external museum loans; communications (e.g., publications and social media).
• Work in partnership with other Libraries and University staff and sections, as well as external groups, on specific projects.
• Coordinate and support the work of library staff in designated service areas, fostering collaboration and ensuring service quality; assign and supervise projects for student employees and interns.
• Contribute to resource description for entry into content management systems (Sofia discovery tool and/or Access to Memory (AtoM). Supervise staff in the same.
• Assist in ensuring that proper conservation and preservation standards are followed for all formats and media types.
• Serve on various library, faculty, and university committees and represent the Osler Library on external committees.
• Maintain awareness of current trends in the library, education, and information environments.
• Engage in scholarly activities and professional service consistent with University Regulations. 
• Advance the equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility as well as reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples through the McGill University Libraries' services and within the Libraries as a workplace.
• The duties listed above are representative and not exhaustive; responsibilities may evolve in response to institutional and library needs.

​Reporting relationship


This position reports to the Head Librarian, Osler Library of the History of Medicine .
 

SELECTION CRITERIA


Required:

• A Master’s Degree in Library or Information Studies (MLIS, MIS, or MI)   
• Experience in an academic, special, or research library, or equivalent relevant experience, particularly in rare books, special collections, or archives.
• Excellent organizational, user service, and teamwork skills.
• High level of professionalism, commitment to the organization and its mission, and ability to work flexibly in a changing environment.
• Ability to understand and respond to priorities and trends in the library and university environments.
• Fluency in oral and written English is required. McGill University is an English-language university where day-to-day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing.
• Understanding of how to teach in a culturally sensitive way.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility of services or work environment.

Desired:

• Experience working with archival collections; understanding of archival concepts. 
• Academic background in history (particularly history of medicine), humanities, or medical sciences. 
• Strong preference for French language skills; other languages considered an asset.
• Experience creating and installing exhibits on historical themes. 
• Ease delivering educational classes, workshops, and tours to a variety of audiences. 
• Experience or demonstrated interest in supervising student employees and in coordinating workflows.
• Active participation in professional organizations.
• Familiarity with copyright and/or privacy legislation as required for consultation, reproduction, and dissemination of collections. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applications should address the above selection criteria, be accompanied by a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three referees.  


*** Applicants are encouraged to indicate any accommodation needs related to job duties



We anticipate conducting in-person interviews between May 25 and June 5, 2026.



Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.


McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Poste de professeur à Mc Master University

History and Medicine – Associate Professor or Professor with Tenure – McMaster University

Call for applications


History and Medicine – Associate Professor or Professor with Tenure, Joint Faculty Appointment
McMaster University

Apply by 31 March 2026

View Job Ad on University Affairs

The Department of History and the Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Medicine invite applications for a cross-appointed faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor with Tenure. This role is designed for an exceptional scholar whose work bridges humanities-based historical inquiry and contemporary infectious diseases scholarship, with particular emphasis on the history of plagues and pandemics, climate variability and climate change, and their influence on infectious illness and disease emergence.

The successful candidate will be a cross-disciplinary historian of infectious disease and historical epidemiologist whose research advances understanding of pandemics and epidemic disease across time, including how environmental and climatic forces shape patterns of transmission, vulnerability, societal response, and resilience. The appointment will foster a long-term program of scholarship and training at the interface of history, epidemiology, environmental science, and clinical infectious diseases. 

Areas of Specialization

Applicants must demonstrate established expertise in most of the following areas: 

• Historical epidemiology, including the use of historical sources to evaluate patterns of disease emergence, transmission, and population impact.
• Environmental history with a clear focus on climate and ecological determinants of infectious disease.
• The history of plagues and pandemics, with strength in medieval and/or classical periods.
• The written, archaeological, and paleo scientific evidence used to reconstruct and interpret past pandemic disease (including interdisciplinary approaches to historical disease detection and attribution).
• The history of zoonoses and historical zoonotic emergence, including animal–human interfaces and changing ecological conditions associated with spillover risk.
• The historical development of scientific concepts and practices relevant to epidemics (e.g., contagion theory, surveillance, quarantine, risk, modelling, public health governance).

Research Expectations

The successful candidate will maintain an internationally recognized, externally funded research program that contributes to both historical scholarship and to the research communities on infectious diseases. Evidence of excellence may include: 

• A strong record of high-impact peer-reviewed publications in both humanities and natural/health sciences venues.
• A sustained and coherent research program focused on disease emergence, pandemic dynamics, and environmental and climatic contributions to infectious disease patterns.
• Demonstrated success as principal investigator or equivalent leadership role on large, competitive grants, including funding from multinational or international organizations.
• A track record of productive collaboration across disciplines (e.g., historians, epidemiologists, clinicians, climate scientists, ecologists, data scientists).

The ideal candidate will bring methodological range, for example, integrating archival research with one or more of the following: quantitative historical demography, spatial analysis, climate proxy datasets, comparative historical methods, or interdisciplinary synthesis. 

Teaching, Mentorship, and Leadership

The successful candidate will contribute to education and mentorship across both academic units. Responsibilities will include: 

Teaching and curriculum development in the Department of History at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Contributing to training and scholarly programming in Infectious Diseases and related health research environments.
Supervision and mentorship of graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and trainees across disciplines.
Demonstrated excellence in research team leadership, including the ability to build supportive, high-performing teams.
Active engagement in interdisciplinary graduate training initiatives and collaborative scholarly networks.

Preferred Qualifications (Strong Assets)

While not required, the following will be considered strong assets:

• Field experience working with interdisciplinary research teams in health, climate, or environmental science contexts.
• Experience developing collaborative research infrastructure (e.g., research networks, datasets, training programs).
• Demonstrated experience working with or interpreting archaeological datasets, paleo genomic/paleomicrobiological findings, and/or climate proxy records relevant to infectious disease history.
• Familiarity with conceptual frameworks relevant to One Health and the historical dynamics of zoonotic spillover.
• Demonstrated contributions to understanding societal resilience and adaptive responses to disease emergence.
• Evidence of high-profile scholarly dissemination (e.g., policy-relevant scholarship, public-facing work, major invited lectures). 

Qualifications

The minimum requirements for the position include: 

• A PhD in History or a closely related field.
• Excellence in scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and interdisciplinary research.
• Evidence of a strong scholarly record including publications in high-quality peer-reviewed journals.

Please apply online to Job Opening 74585 via the McMaster Academic Careers website (http://www.workingatmcmaster.ca/careers/) directing your application to:

Lorrie Reurink
Manager, Human Resources and Faculty Recruitment

Expressions of interest should include: 

• An up-to-date curriculum vitae and cover letter.
• A description of training and research experience. Applicants are encouraged to describe any impact that career interruptions have had on research, academic, and/or clinical scholarly productivity, if applicable.
• A brief statement describing any contributions made or planned in relation to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion or inclusive excellence in teaching, research, or service within higher education, community-based or other profession settings (two-page maximum).
• The names and addresses of three professional referees.

Letters of reference are not required and will not be reviewed at the application stage; letters of recommendation from referees will be requested at later stages of the search process.

All qualified applicants are encouraged apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for this position. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements:

“Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada” or
“No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada” 

Pay Transparency Statement

The starting salary will not be less than $116,663, and will be determined based on rank, discipline, experience, and qualifications. Salaries for faculty members progress through a Career Progress/Merit Plan; average salaries by rank and Faculty for previous academic years can be found here.

How To Apply
To apply for this job, please submit your application online. 

Employment Equity Statement

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey – Statement of Collection for additional information.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact: Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.
 

AI Statement

McMaster and its third-party partners may use AI tools to screen, assess, or select applicants during the hiring process. Please note that currently our recruitment platform does not use AI nor is it part of our current recommended recruitment process.

Poste en histoire des sciences à Uppsala

Professor in history of science at Uppsala

Call for applications

Uppsala University is a comprehensive research university with a strong international standing. The university conducts research and education of the highest quality and interact with society in various ways. Our most important assets are the individuals whose curiosity and dedication make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. The university has 53,000 students, 7,600 employees, and a turnover of over SEK 8 billion.

The Department of History of Science and Ideas has around 60 employed teachers, researchers, and doctoral students. Teaching is offered at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels. The department has a considerable breadth in terms of research areas, such as history of science, history of medicine, political history of ideas, intellectual history, history of education, as well as cultural and media history. More information about the Department of History of Science and Ideas and its activities can be found at Department of History of Science and Ideas – Uppsala University.

The field of history of science has long held a strong position at the department, and today several researchers and teachers work with topics related to the history of science in both research and education. To further strengthen this environment, we are now announcing the Hans Rausing Professorship in the History of Science. The professorship was established in 2001 through a endowment from Lisbet Rausing.

Description of the subject area of the position: The announcement concerns research and teaching in history of science.

https://www.uu.se/en/about-uu/join-us/jobs-and-vacancies/job-details?query=862144

Direction francophone du CJHH/RCHS

Direction francophone du CJHH/RCHS

Appel à candidatures 

Le Canadian Journal of Health History / Revue canadienne d’histoire de la santé est à la recherche d’une codirectrice ou d’un codirecteur francophone.

Fondée en 1984, le CJHH / RCHS est la principale revue canadienne consacrée à l'histoire de la santé et des domaines connexes. Elle publie des articles de haut niveau, issus de recherches originales couvrant toutes les périodes et facettes de cette histoire, tant au Canada qu'à l'échelle internationale. Revue bilingue, elle comprend des textes en français ou en anglais dans ses numéros, et tous les résumés d’articles sont traduits dans les deux langues.

La personne recherchée doit être francophone et travaillera en tandem avec la codirectrice anglophone de la revue (Caroline Lieffers). D’une durée de 3 ans, son mandat débutera en janvier 2026. Elle sera épaulée par un responsable des comptes rendus en français, ainsi que par un comité scientifique bilingue. Une plateforme numérique (Scholar One) facilite l’évaluation par les pairs des textes soumis, tandis que University of Toronto Press assure la production et la gestion de la revue.

Les personnes intéressées doivent écrire à Caroline Lieffers (cjhh.rchs@gmail.com) avant le 1er janvier 2026.

Poste à l'Université de Californie

Charles Quilter Endowed Chair in the History of Technology

Call for applications  

Job #JPF09897
History / School of Humanities / UC Irvine

Position overview
Salary range: The salary range for this position is $89,900 - $217,500. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Salary Scale Table here. “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
Application Window

Open date: September 25, 2025

Next review date: Monday, Dec 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Saturday, Aug 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description


The Department of History at the University of California, Irvine, invites applications for the newly inaugurated Charles Quilter Endowed Chair in the History of Technology at the rank of advanced assistant, associate, or full professor, beginning in July 2026. The position is open to all chronological periods and geographic specializations. We especially welcome candidates whose research complements and/or extends existing departmental strengths in environmental history, the history of science and medicine, world history, gender, labor, indigeneity, disability, and/or race.

The Quilter Chair will contribute to the department’s undergraduate and graduate program, and fulfill service obligations commensurate with their rank. The ideal candidate will also be interested in program building to promote the history of technology and related disciplines within the School of Humanities and UC Irvine more broadly.

For the initial review, candidates should submit a letter of application, CV, and contact information for three references. The letter of application should address the candidate’s past and projected contributions to research, teaching, and service. The University of California remains fully committed to inclusive excellence and encourages applicants to address how their skills, expertise, and experiences might serve the varied communities of California.

To ensure full consideration, applications should be submitted by December 1, 2025. Additional materials, such as sample syllabi, writing samples, and letters of recommendation, may be requested at a later date.

Applications must be submitted electronically at: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09897

Please direct questions about the electronic submission procedure to Marcus Kanda, mhkanda@uci.edu.

To learn more about the Department of History, please visit http://www.humanities.uci.edu/history.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

PhD in the History of Science and/or Technology, History, STS, or a related field.
Application Requirements

Document requirements

Candidates are welcome to discuss any work related to inclusive excellence in their written materials.

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.


Letter of Application - The letter of application should address the candidate’s past and projected contributions to research, teaching, and service. The University of California remains fully committed to inclusive excellence and encourages applicants to address how their skills, expertise, and experiences might serve the varied communities of California.


Reference Contact Information - Contact information for three references. Please provide a 1 page document with the following information for your three references: Full Name, Title, Institutional Affiliation, Full mailing address, and Email address
Reference requirements3 required (contact information only)

Contact information for three references for the initial review. Letters will be requested should the application require additional review. Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09897
About UC Irvine


The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
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APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.


As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
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Poste en études sociales de la médecine

Assistant Professor Social Studies of Medicine

Call for applications  


This is a joint post 65% Sociology, 35% HPS.

The Departments of Sociology and History and Philosophy of Science are looking to recruit an Assistant Professor in the Social Studies of Medicine in a new joint post starting on 1 September 2026. The role holder will research the social studies of medicine and teach on the popular interdisciplinary Masters in Health, Medicine and Society. The role will begin on 1 September 2026.

We are looking for someone with a strong background in the area of sociology relating to medicine, who can demonstrate both breadth and depth of experience. The ideal candidate should have a proven upwards trajectory and an established or developing international reputation that would make them a leader in the field. They will also demonstrate the ability to undertake postgraduate and undergraduate teaching and supervision. The candidate will demonstrate an ability to support the teaching quality of the MPhil in Health, Medicine and Society; contributing to examining, assessment and admissions; and contribute fully to academic administration.

Application requirements include:

• An application letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the person specification (3 pages maximum)
• A Curriculum Vitae (C.V.), to include date of PhD and details of any career gaps if applicable (4 pages maximum)
• A list of research publications (2 pages maximum) together with pdfs of up to two items (journals or book chapters) that you would like to highlight as writing samples.
• Completion of the online cover form with contact details of three referees who can be contacted before interview.

Interviews will take place in Cambridge over two days in February and will include a presentation on your research and a teaching presentation to academic members of both departments.

The position is based in the Department of Sociology and the Department of History and Philosophy of Science which are both on the same short road in central Cambridge, England.

We particularly welcome applications from women and candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our University.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Informal enquiries about the post may be made to administrator@sociology.cam.ac.uk.

Enquiries about the application process should be made to hr@hsps.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference JM47637 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.


Apply online

Poste en histoire de la médecine médiévale

Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Medieval History (Global), Department of History, Baylor University 



Call for applications




Location
Waco, TX

Open Date
Jul 01, 2025

Deadline
Sep 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time


Description

The Department of History at Baylor University seeks to fill a tenure-track position in the history of the medieval world at the Assistant Professor level, effective August 2026. Any geographic specialization welcome to apply. We are particularly interested in those with research and/or teaching experience in the fields of history of science, medicine, and technology.

Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas and is the oldest college in the state. It has a diverse student population of 21,000 and is recognized as one of the top universities in the nation, achieving R1 institution status by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor also made it to the honor roll of "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education. It offers competitive salaries and benefits, allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Baylor's new strategic plan, Baylor in Deeds, guides the University as it continues to fulfill its mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.


Qualifications

REQUIRED

Applicants must possess and/or demonstrate the following: an earned doctorate in History or a related field by the time of appointment;
academic interest and specialization in the Global Middle Ages;
potential for success in scholarly publications commensurate with an R1 History department;
potential for success in effective teaching and mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate levels;
potential for success in seeking external funding.

PREFERRED

We welcome applicants with all academic interests in Medieval History, any geographic specialization, but are particularly interested in those with research and/or teaching experience in the history of science, medicine, and technology.


Application Instructions


To apply, please submit the following materials electronically via Interfolio: Letter of application/cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Contact information for three references who will provide letters of recommendation at a later time
Transcript of highest degree earned

Additionally, all applicants must complete the self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form in Interfolio.

Selected candidates will be asked to furnish additional materials including the aforementioned three letters of recommendation and a chapter- or article-length writing sample. Candidates invited for a campus interview will need to provide an official transcript of highest degree earned or in progress. Finalists may be asked to submit additional writing samples.

Complete applications must be submitted by 11:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT) on September 15, 2025, after which time review of applications will begin. Any questions about the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Daniel J. Watkins, at Daniel_Watkins@baylor.edu. Any questions about Interfolio may be directed to Dianne Schmidt at Dianne_Schmidt@baylor.edu

Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge. 

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Poste en histoire des soins intensifs

Research Associate - Life Support: Technologies, Institutions and Experiences in the History of Intensive Care Medicine, 1945-2020


Call for applications



Job reference: BMH-028332
Salary: £37,174 - £45,413 per annum, dependent on relevant experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Biology, Medicine Health
Location: Oxford Road
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Division of Medical Education
Hours Per Week: Full time (1 FTE)
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 14/04/2025
Contract Duration: Fixed term until 31/05/2026 (subject to extension)
School/Directorate: School of Medical Sciences


We seek to appoint a Research Associate in the Recent and Contemporary History of Medicine to work on a research project on the history of intensive care and intensive care units, funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation and directed by Professor Flurin Condrau at Zürich and Professor Carsten Timmermann at Manchester. The researcher will be housed at the Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine in the Faculty of Biology, Health and Medicine, working with Professor Timmermann. The project is funded until 31 August 2028. The post is for the duration of the project, but subject to funding and annual renewals. More information on the post and the project is available in the Further Particulars document, and on request from Professor Timmermann.

The successful candidate will have a commitment to research and publication and to methodological advancement. We welcome applications from doctoral graduates, early career researchers, and others for whom this position is suitable. We encourage candidates to develop their own approaches to the topic, in collaboration with the PIs and other team members.

In the Additional Information section of the application form, please explain how you meet the requirements for the post, including discussion of relevant experience, required and desirable skills.

What you will get in return:Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Professor Carsten Timmermann
Email: carsten.timmermann@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.



Supporting Documentssave_alt BMH-028332 - RESEARCH ASSOCIATE FPs(PDF,122KB)

 

Link : https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=31873

Poste à Carnegie Mellon

Carnegie Mellon -  one-year visiting assistant professor post in History of Science and Technology and/or Science and Technology Studies for 2025-2026

Call for applications



The History Department at Carnegie Mellon University invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor in History of Science & Technology and/or Science & Technology Studies for the 2025-2026 academic year.



We encourage applications from scholars who can provide social and cultural insight into fields that have a strong presence at Carnegie Mellon.



The successful applicant will teach the equivalent of two courses per semester (four total), including the large introductory course "Technology and Society."



Applicants should have their Ph.D. in hand by June 30, 2025.



Term of appointment: August 1, 2025-July 31, 2026. Compensation: $60,000 plus benefits as well as a $2,500 research budget and $2,500 in relocation expenses.



Please send letter of application (including information about previous teaching experience); full CV; graduate transcript; a single writing sample the equivalent of 60 or fewer double-spaced manuscript pages; and a document listing three references and their contact information to Interfolio.



For questions only, please contact Prof. Christopher Phillips at cphillip@andrew.cmu.edu



Review of applications will begin on April 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.



Apply here: https://apply.interfolio.com/164788