Assistant Professor (TT) – History of Science, Technology, and Medicine

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

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About The Position

The Department of History at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in the modern history of science, technology, and medicine. The search welcomes historians of any scientific practice in any part of the world since 1600. The position begins in Fall of the 2027–28 academic year.

The successful candidate will conduct research, teach undergraduate and graduate students, and provide service to the department, college, and university. The candidate must be willing and able to teach the core curriculum course “Great Ideas in Science.” Opportunities for collaboration and engagement include the History+Computer Science major; the History and Philosophy of Science Certificate Program; the Health and Society major; the Humanities, Health and Medicine graduate program; the Dell Medical School; and the Science, Technology, and Environment track in the International Relations and Global Studies major.

Requirements

• Graduate training in conducting historical research.
• A Ph.D. in History; the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine; Science and Technology Studies; or a related field.
• All Ph.D. requirements must be completed by the time of appointment, or the candidate must expect to obtain the Ph.D. within a year of joining the faculty as an Instructor.
• Willingness and ability to teach “Great Ideas in Science.”

Nice To Haves

• Research and teaching records that complement one or more departmental strengths, including African History, Asian History, British History, Digital Humanities, Latin American History, U.S. History, and related fields.

Responsibilities

• Conduct historical research.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate students.
• Teach in the core curriculum, including “Great Ideas in Science.”
• Provide service to the department, college, and university.
• Engage with opportunities for collaboration across related programs and academic units.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree