job announcement

Leigh Star (slstar who-is-at ux1.cso.uiuc.edu)
Thu, 9 Nov 1995 16:06:42 -0600

Interdisciplinary (Science and Society/ Science, Technology and Culture)

The Liberal Studies Program at California State University-San Marcos is
seeking a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning in 1996-97
whose work focuses on the reciprocal effects and integration of science and
society.

We are interested in an interdisciplinary scholar whose work crosses the
boundaries of science, technology and culture. We prefer a scholar who
integrates science, technology, or mathematical practices and uses with
issues of gender, race and ethnicity, social class or global political contexts.

The Liberal Studies Program is comprised of eight full-time faculty members
from the humanities and the social and behavioral sciences who are committed
to interdisciplinary teaching and research. The Program serves the largest
number of majors at CSU-San Marcos, the 20th campus of the California State
University System. The campus is located in north San Diego County and was
established in 1989.

Qualifications: Appropriate terminal degree, demonstrated commitment to
excellence in teaching and research in areas described above, and
willingness to work in a team-based interdisciplinary setting.

Deadline for applications is December 15, 1995, or until position is filled.
Applicants must submit letter of interest, curriculum vitae, one sample of
scholarly work and three letters of recommendation. Address all
correspondence to: Liberal Studies Search Committee, CSU-SM, San Marcos, CA
92096-0001. Final authority to hire is subject to approval by College
administration.

CSU-SM has a strong commitment to diversity and seeks a broad spectrum of
candidates from all groups. AA/EOE/Title IX.

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Susan Leigh Star
Graduate School of Library and Information Science
University of Illinois 123 LIS Building
501 East Daniel St.
Champaign, IL 61820 Phone: (217) 244-3280
FAX: (217) 244-3302 email: s-star1 who-is-at uiuc.edu
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It seems so simple
when things or people
have modified each other's qualities
somewhat;
we almost forget the oddity
of that.
--Kay Ryan (The New Yorker, August 7, 1995)