History Of Technology

The Department of History at the University of California, Irvine, invites applications for the newly inaugurated Charles Quilter Endowed Chair in the History of Technology at the rank of advanced assistant, associate, or full professor, beginning in July 2026. The position is open to all chronological periods and geographic specializations. We especially welcome candidates whose research complements and/or extends existing departmental strengths in environmental history, the history of science and medicine, world history, gender, labor, indigeneity, disability, and/or race.

The Quilter Chair will contribute to the department's undergraduate and graduate program, and fulfill service obligations commensurate with their rank. The ideal candidate will also be interested in program building to promote the history of technology and related disciplines within the School of Humanities and UC Irvine more broadly.

For the initial review, candidates should submit a letter of application, CV, and contact information for three references. The letter of application should address the candidate's past and projected contributions to research, teaching, and service. The University of California remains fully committed to inclusive excellence and encourages applicants to address how their skills, expertise, and experiences might serve the varied communities of California.

To ensure full consideration, applications should be submitted by December 1, 2025. Additional materials, such as sample syllabi, writing samples, and letters of recommendation, may be requested at a later date.

Applications must be submitted electronically at: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09897

Please direct questions about the electronic submission procedure to Marcus Kanda, mhkanda@uci.edu.

To learn more about the Department of History, please visit http://www.humanities.uci.edu/history.

PhD in the History of Science and/or Technology, History, STS, or a related field.

• 3 required (contact information only)

Contact information for three references for the initial review. Letters will be requested should the application require additional review.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• 
  APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.
  
  

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.