Assistant Professor, History of Science and Medicine

University of Scranton

Position Title Assistant Professor, History of Science and Medicine

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Assistant Professor, History of Science and Medicine

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University Mission

The University of Scranton is a Catholic and Jesuit university animated by the spiritual vision of Saint Ignatius Loyola, a tradition of excellence, and a commitment to the common good. The University is a community dedicated to the formation of students, and to the freedom of inquiry and personal development fundamental to the growth in wisdom and integrity of all who share its life.

Department History

Job Purpose

The History Department at The University of Scranton invites applications for a tenure-track position in the History of Science and Medicine to begin the 2027-28 academic year.

Essential Duties

The History Department at The University of Scranton invites applications for a tenure-track position in the History of Science and Medicine to begin the 2027-28 academic year. The successful applicant will have the ability to teach World History survey courses and upper-level courses in their respective field, which can include Science and Society, History of Science, Global Environmental history, and/or Medical History. The ideal candidate will also be able to contribute to the Health Humanities and/or Environmental Studies concentrations. The expected pre-tenure teaching load is 18 credits per year. The successful candidate will have a well-defined research agenda, and be able to contribute to the service needs of the department and university.

Additional

Skills

• Required

• Minimum

Education

Requirements

• History PhD by time of appointment

• Preferred Education

• Minimum Job

Experience

Requirements

• Preferred Qualifications

• Years of Experience

• Full Time/Part Time

• Full-Time

• Annual Schedule

• 9

• Rank

• Assistant Professor

• Tenure

• Tenure Track

• Is this posting collecting references?

• Posting Details

• Posting Details

• Posting Number

• F00622P

• Open Date

• 09/24/2026

• Close Date

• Open Until Filled

• Yes

• Special Instructions to Applicants

• Please upload a cover letter, CV, and contact information for 3 references by November 5, 2026.

• Supplemental Questions

• Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

• Applicant Documents

• Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• Reference Contact Information

• Optional Documents