Visiting Assistant Professor - History of Science, Technology​/Medicine

University of Puget Sound

Visiting Assistant Professor – History of Science, Technology, and/or Medicine

Job : 8583

Location: Science, Technology & Society

Full/Part Time: Full Time

The University of Puget Sound invites applications for a one‑year Visiting Assistant Professor in the Science, Technology, Health and Society (STHS) Program, starting in Fall 2026. This is a nonrenewable one‑year position.

The successful candidate will teach six courses over the academic year, including STHS 200 History of Modern Science and Technology. We prefer candidates with expertise in the history of the physical sciences, the history of technology, and/or the history of medicine and public health in the modern era. In addition to STHS 200, the candidate will teach two upper‑level courses—one on scientific biography and one on science and politics—as well as at least one course in their area of expertise that serves Puget Sound’s core curriculum.

• Ph.D. (or expected Ph.D. by July 1, 2026) in the history of science, technology, and/or medicine.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and a genuine interest in undergraduate education.
• Relevant scholarly research and publication record.

Review of applications will begin when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit application materials no later than February 9, 2026 to ensure consideration.

Rank:
Visiting Assistant Professor
Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Assistant Professor salaries in  begin at $74,404 annualized for a first‑year full‑time post‑doctoral teaching assistant professor and rise with experience up to $83,262 annualized.

Benefits:
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• Curriculum vitae
• Letter of Interest
• Teaching statement
• Research statement
• Diversity statement (see prompt below)
• Unofficial transcripts (official transcript required by successful candidate)
• Contact information for three references

As a department and university, we are strongly committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, and working environment for all. In your diversity statement, reflect on how you will advance the values articulated in the University Diversity Statement in all aspects of your future work as faculty and members of the university community.

The University of Puget Sound is an equal opportunity employer. All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a background inquiry.

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The University of Puget Sound is located in Tacoma, Washington, a vibrant, diverse mid‑sized urban port city. The campus serves a largely undergraduate population, fostering a strong commitment to teaching with a low student‑faculty ratio. For more information, see http://.