The University of Tulsa, History

Postdoctoral Fellow in 20th Century US and World History

The University of Tulsa’s Department of History seeks applications for a one-year Jay T. Walker 20^th Century United States and World History Postdoctoral Fellow.  Research interests may include--but not be limited to—historical U.S./global perspectives on race, comparative imperialism, transnational migration, postcolonial studies, and popular culture.

The university is closely affiliated with two major research archives in the city of Tulsa, including the Helmerich Center for American Research (HCAR), which houses the Gilcrease Library and Archive, and contains more than 100,000 rare books, manuscripts, maps, photographs, and unpublished works. The collection dates back to the Spanish arrival to the Americas and includes materials related to the history of the New England colonies, early settlement of Canada, the founding of the American republic and ensuing national period. HCAR also holds a rich collection of manuscripts, photographs, maps, and books pertaining to the history of race relations, politics, agriculture, urbanization, energy, and migration in Oklahoma, the U.S. West, and the Americas more generally. Additionally, the University of Tulsa McFarlin Library Special Collections holds a wide variety of materials on World War I, Native American culture, urban race relations, and other topics.   

The 2021 centennial commemoration of the Tulsa Race Massacre may also be of interest to prospective applicants, as well as the John Hope Franklin Center for Reconciliation. Further, the Cultures of the Americas (COTA) interdisciplinary faculty group offers opportunities for intellectual growth, professional development, and networking.

The position commences Aug. 15, 2020. Review of applications will begin April 3, 2020 and continue until the position is filled. 

Characteristic Duties:
• Conduct research at HCAR and/or the University of Tulsa Special Collections.
• Teach one undergraduate course per semester.
• Participate in works-in-progress monthly seminars while engaging the intellectual life of the campus and community more generally.

Minimum Qualifications
• PhD in history at time of appointment

To apply, please submit the following to history-search@utulsa.edu:
• Letter of application summarizing research accomplishments and teaching experience, along with a diversity statement.
• Curriculum vita
• List of three references

Application Information:
The University of Tulsa seeks to recruit and retain talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Tulsa is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. The University does not discriminate on the basis of personal status or group characteristic including, but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or marital status.

Learn more:

Gilcrease Museum and the Helmerich Center for American Research: http://gilcrease.org/helmerich-center/

McFarlin Special Collections: https://utulsa.libguides.com/c.php?g=831862

Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission: https://www.tulsa2021.org