The University of Chicago’s Committee on Conceptual and Historical Studies of Science invites applications for a position as Instructor beginning September 2015, with a two-year nonrenewable term. Applicants should have received a PhD within the last five years, and not already hold a tenure-track position. Expertise should be in the areas of History, Philosophy, or Sociology of Science. Applications are welcome from all periods and areas of science, though we have a particular interest in Philosophy of Biology. This is a research and teaching post-doctoral position, requiring two courses be taught in the academic year--Chicago is on the quarter system, with three terms to the academic year. Applicants should have interests that go beyond the research specialties they profess. Chicago’s programs are quite interdisciplinary, and so candidates should be ready to interact with faculty and students from an array of different specialties. We value diversity among students, staff, and faculty and strongly encourage applications from women and underrepresented minority scholars. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in hand by April, 2015.

Applicants must apply online on the University of Chicago’s Academic Career Opportunities website at http://tinyurl.com/qfm4a94.

Review of applications will continue until the application deadline of December 15, 2014. We intend to hold preliminary interviews at the History of Science Society Meeting (jointly with Philosophy of Science), Nov. 6-9, 2014. Applications are required to include 1) a cover letter describing their competencies and plans, 2) a curriculum vitae, and 3) a chapter length writing sample. Three letters of recommendation are also required and should be mailed to: Chair of the Search Committee, The Committee on Conceptual and Historical Studies of Science, The University of Chicago, 1126 E. 59th St., Chicago, IL 60637. The letters may also be sent by email to the administrative assistant, Beth Calderon (bethcalderon [__at__] uchicago [dot] edu). The Committee website is: http://chss.uchicago.edu. Inquiries and questions may be directed to Robert J. Richards at r-richards [__at__] uchicago [dot] edu or Adrian Johns at johns [__at__] uchicago [dot] edu. Early application is strongly recommended.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with disability.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Disabled / Veterans Employer.