Job Description
Position Summary The Assistant Director of the Oklahoma Center for the Humanities OCH is a oneyear postdoc funded by the Mellon Foundation and renewable at the universitys discretion throughout the grant period. The AD will should be actively engaged in research on topics related to democracy sovereignty history literature art and culture in Indian Territory Oklahoma and Native American nations. Experience in public humanities is welcome but not required. The AD will report to the OCH Director to help design budget implement and assess programming related to the grants core themes. The AD will take a leadership role in implementing gallery exhibitions public programming at 101 Archer in Tulsas downtown Arts District. Characteristic Duties Develop publish and support original research on cultures of democracy in Indian Country. Assist the director in managing administrative aspects of the OCH including budgeting event management and assessment. Organize and manage grantfunded events at the OCH working with partners and constituencies both on and beyond campus. Work with the director to design budget execute and assess exhibition and programming at 101 Archer focused on three topics funded by the grant: indigenous cultures of democracy reimagining citizenship and shared futurisms. Participate in grantsupported meetings and seminars designed to create interdisciplinary communityengaged collaborative programming. Help oversee administrative staff engaged in the daytoday operation of the OCHs digital media including Facebook Twitter and a website. Draft edit proof and produce print and digital materials to promote events engage the community and disseminate the OCHs work. Assist in the operation of the 101 Archer gallery as needed by conducting tours engaging the public and managing the space for events. Minimum Qualifications Recent (past five years) PhD in the humanities or humanistic social sciences Excellent writing and communication skills Ability to plan complex projects juggle multiple initiatives simultaneously and work effectively within a team This is an inperson position based in Tulsa Oklahoma that requires periodic evening and weekend hours to support public programming.
Physical Demands
Light physical labor required including the ability to help move chairs and tables and assist in hanging light displays.
Preferred Qualifications
Documented interest in the history and culture of Native American nations strongly preferred.
Required Experience:
Director