Listserv for the International Society for the History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Biology (see the end of this message for directions on how to subscribe and unsubscribe from this listserv) **************************************************************************** This listserv will contain full announcements. Shorter versions and links to details will be provided in future. Please send me items to post to the list that would be of interest to Society members: position announcements, postdoctoral announcements, grant and funding opportunities, conference announcements, calls for papers, and brief queries on research topics. * * * *Thanks! Anya Plutynski Listserv Moderator, International Society for History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Biology **************************************************************************** Anya Plutynski, Secretary, ISHPSSB 1. The Philosophy Department at the University of South Carolina invites applications for a tenured full Professor position in the philosophy of science. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to play a key role in the university’s Center for Humanistic Study of Science and its Consortium for Science, Technology, Environment, and Medicine in Society. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Further information is available here: http://www.cas.sc.edu/phil/USC_Phil_Sci_Job.pdf ------------------------------------------------------------ Kevin C. Elliott, Ph.D. Director, Carolina Leadership Initiative Associate Professor Department of Philosophy University of South Carolina Web: http://people.cas.sc.edu/elliotkc/ <http://people.cas.sc.edu/elliotkc/>2. The Strategic Knowledge Cluster, "Situating Science: Cluster for the Humanist and Social Study of Science" is pleased to announce new partnerships and new initiatives for Fall, 2011. Please see the attached Fall Newsletter for Situating Science, (available at www.situsci.ca), which has information on the call for Canadian workshop proposals, travel grants for students, virtual research groups, live streaming, partnerships with scholars and institutions in India and Southeast Asia, and more! Please follow our new Facebook Page and website (www.situsci.ca) for the latest in news and events in all of the Situating Science “Nodes” across Canada. Emily Tector Project Coordinator Situating Science University of King's College 6350 Coburg Rd Halifax NS B3H 2A1 Phone: (902)422-1271, ext. 200 Fax: (902)423-3357 www.situsci.ca <http://www.situsci.ca/>3. CAMBRIDGE INTRODUCTIONS TO PHILOSOPHY AND BIOLOGY**** Cambridge University Press has started a new series in the philosophy of biology, *Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy and Biology, *replacing the older series, *Cambridge Studies in Philosophy and Biology*. Whereas the works in the older series were collections or monographs aimed exclusively at the professional philosopher or biologist, the works in the newer series are aimed more at a general audience – students, professionals in philosophy and biology, and other interested readers. The general editor is Michael Ruse, Florida State University and the associate editor is Denis Walsh, University of Toronto.**** The books in the series are not textbooks, but rather more general overviews of some selected area of the field, written in an accessible style. Authors are expected to present different perspectives, but taking a stand on particular issues is not discouraged and indeed welcomed. Thus far, three books have appeared or will appear shortly. *Agro-Technology: A Philosophical Introduction* by R. Paul Thompson (University of Toronto); *Paleontology: A Philosophical Introduction* by Derek Turner (Connecticut College); and *Human Evolution: A Philosophical Introduction* by Michael Ruse (Florida State University). More details can be found on the Press website:**** http://www.cambridge.org/gb/knowledge/series/series_display/item6004229/?site_locale=en_GB **** Other works are in progress, for example one on genetics is being written by Paul Griffiths and Karola Stotz. **** This is a call for proposals from interested prospective authors. We are looking now for potential works in other areas where philosophy and biology interact or impinge. In the first place, please contact the general editor Michael Ruse ([log in to unmask]) with a suggested topic or topics. Because the intention is to produce books that will have wide exposure (and significant sales), the academic editors work closely with the Press editor. Hence, it is best initially not to prepare a full proposal, for it is important to make sure from the beginning that one has suitable authors and topics. If our reaction is positive, we will work closely with you on preparing an appropriate proposal that can be taken to the Cambridge University Press Syndics.**** ** ** Michael Ruse **** Lucyle T. Werkmeister Professor of Philosophy Director of the Program in the History and Philosophy of Science Florida State U. 850-224-6811 ** 4. The Department of Social Sciences at the University of Toronto Scarborough invites applications for a full-time tenure-stream appointment in the Sociology of Culture. The position will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will commence July 1, 2012. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Sociology or a closely related field at the time of appointment *or be very close to completion*. The appointment is at the University of Toronto Scarborough, which is a research-intensive institution with an interdisciplinary commitment, a multicultural student body, and a modern campus. The University offers the opportunity to conduct research, teach and live in one of the most diverse cities in the world. The University also offers opportunities to work in a range of collaborative programs and centers of research. The successful candidate will teach in the undergraduate program at the University of Toronto Scarborough, and will be expected to teach core and large enrolment courses in Sociology as well as upper level courses, including seminars, relating to the candidate’s research interests. She/he will also be a member of the tricampus Graduate Department of Sociology, University of Toronto, and will be expected to teach in its graduate programs and supervise graduate students at the downtown campus. Candidates must have a record of excellence in research and teaching and be able to communicate effectively as an undergraduate and graduate teacher and will be expected to develop an independently funded program of research. Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience. * * *[log in to unmask] *We strongly encourage you to submit your application online. Please ensure that you include a cover letter outlining current and future research interests, a current curriculum vitae, a writing sample, and a teaching dossier (including teaching evaluations). We encourage applicants to combine PDF or MS WORD documents in one or two files. If you are unable to apply online (or alternately have large documents to send), please submit your application (*quoting Ref # 1100777 * to): Applicants should also ask three referees to e-mail letters of recommendation to *[log in to unmask] *or send them directly to The Chair at the following address: Professor Matt Hoffmann Chair, Department of Social Sciences University of Toronto Scarborough 1265 Military Trail, Scarborough, Ontario, CANADA M1C 1A4 The closing date for applications is *October 17, 2011. * For further details and to apply online please visit * https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=1100777 * **5. Following an Introductory set of twelve 15 minute videos on Evolutionary Principles, and a second set on Natural Selection, a third set on Blending Inheritance is now posted online. The list of titles may be viewed in my web-pages ( http://post.queensu.ca/~forsdyke/videolectures.htm ). The videos supplement my books and web-pages, and are in the style of Salman Khan's "Khan Academy" (http://www.khanacademy.org/ ). Sincerely, Donald R. Forsdyke, Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada K7L3N6 6. 2012-13 VISITING FELLOWSHIPS AT THE SYDNEY CENTRE FOR THE FOUNDATIONS OF SCIENCE We are currently inviting applications for one-semester visiting fellowships at The University of Sydney, for either second semester (August to November) 2012 or first semester (February to May) 2013. This program is associated with The Sydney Centre for the Foundations of Science (SCFS), a research centre sponsoring work into the logical, philosophical, and historical foundations of science (further details below). We are hoping to receive applications from leading historians and philosophers of science (including the special sciences and biomedical sciences) at any post-PhD career stage. This is the fifth round of such fellowships and we anticipate being able to offer them each year. Up to four fellowships are available, and each fellowship will come with a travelling allowance of up to AUD 6,000. These fellowships will provide opportunities for academics on sabbatical from their home institution to spend a semester in a productive and collegial research environment (in a beautiful city), to work with members of the SCFS and with other visiting fellows. It is important that the applicant has a position at their home institution that extends beyond the term of the intended stay in Sydney and is on salary from their home institution for the duration of their intended stay. The allowance is to help offset some of the travelling and living-away-from-home expenses; it is not a salary. The successful applicants will be expected to work on a specific research project that is of interest to members of the SCFS. One of the aims of the SCFS is to strengthen international links in history and philosophy of science, so expressions of interest from researchers outside Australia are particularly encouraged. Applications should including a cover letter, a CV, and a brief outline of the proposed research project (including why you wish to pursue the research at the University of Sydney and which members of the SCFS team you anticipate collaborating with). Applications should be sent (preferably electronically) to: Dr Rodney Taveira Administrative Officer Sydney Centre for the Foundations of Science School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry A14, Main Quadrangle University of Sydney Sydney, NSW, 2006 Australia Email: *[log in to unmask]* by 14th November 2010. Applicants will be informed of decisions by 19th December 2010. 7. Brendon Larson’s book “*Environmental Metaphors and Sustainability: Redefining our Relationship with Nature*” is now available from Yale University Press. ( http://www.amazon.com/Metaphors-Environmental-Sustainability-Redefining-Relationship/dp/0300151535/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1300804049&sr=1-3 ). Brendon is an associate professor in the Faculty of Environment, University of Waterloo. 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