Duane H King Postdoctoral Fellow
Duane H King Postdoctoral Fellow
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University of Tulsa/Helmerich Center for American Research The University of Tulsas Helmerich Center for American Research at Gilcrease Museum seeks applications for its seventh annual Duane H. King Postdoctoral Fellow. HCAR houses the Gilcrease Library and Archive containing more than 100000 rare books manuscripts maps photographs and unpublished works. The collection dates back to the time of Columbus and details the Spanish arrival in the Americas the New England colonies the founding of democracy in the United States and AngloIndian contact and conflict in the American West. The center also holds a large Native American collection of manuscripts photographs maps and rare books. Materials housed at the University of Tulsas McFarlin Library Special Collections on the TU campus complement many of the centers strengths but offers unique research opportunities in English and American literature. The McFarlin Library Special Collections holds one of the five largest collections in the world on the celebrated Irish writer James Joyce and the life archive of Nobel Laureate Sir V.S. Naipaul. Other significant collections include a wide variety of British Irish and American modernist literature a large and varied collection of materials on World War I Native American history and culture and Tulsa race relations. While the Helmerich Center welcomes interdisciplinary applications from scholars with focus on any aspect of the Americas we especially encourage applications from candidates who wish to conduct research in such thematic areas as: Maps/Mapmaking in the Americas Native American and Indigenous studies AfroIndigenous histories and the Freedmen of the Five Tribes in Indian Territory New Spain and the Mexican Inquisition 16th19th centuries) the 1921 Tulsa Race American literature and rare books the American West and Charles Marion Russells life and work. Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their application a knowledge of and compelling need to conduct research within specific collections housed at HCA Position Summary: The Duane H. King Postdoctoral fellow will teach an undergraduate course in the fall semester one course in the spring semester present research at one worksinprogress seminar run a oneday workshop for local teachers conduct research in the Gilcrease Museum library and archive at the Helmerich Center for American Research HCAR and McFarlin Library Special Collections (if applicable) and participate in the intellectual community of the university. Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment. The position commences on August 11 2025. Essential Functions (Responsibilities): Conduct research in the Centers library and archive as well as McFarlin Librarys Special Collections when applicable. Teach one course in the fall semester and one in the spring in the fellows academic field/department. Present research at one WorksinProgress Seminar at HCAR during the academic year and attend all other scheduled seminars. Occasionally give talks on campus related to fellows area of research specialty. In collaboration with the Director TU faculty and Gilcrease Museum staff design and execute a public program or K12 teacher workshop related to ones area of research interest. Support the ongoing work of the museum and HCAR with interpretive planning collections development occasional writing on museum collections presentations and other projects as assigned. Participate in the intellectual community of the university.
Physical Demands
Dexterity to perform repetitive keyboard and data entry functions and the ability to lift; may be subject to standing sitting reaching balancing bending and other physical motions in the course of normal activity; vision sufficient to perform essential tasks and to communicate effectively is required.
Required Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. in a humanities social science or other field related to the Gilcrease Museum collections (must have PhD in hand by the beginning of appointment in August 2025. Must have 13 years experience teaching undergraduates at a college or university. Excellent project management skills. Outstanding interpersonal and collaborative skills. Exemplary research skills and experience. Ability to multitask efficiently in a fastpaced environment drive projects to completion and act with a sense of urgency. Proficient with Microsoft Excel and familiar with Access Word PowerPoint and Outlook. Excellent verbal and written communication skills ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. A collaborative team player who can coordinate work effectively with staff faculty students and community members. Must be able to work evenings or weekends as required for special events. Occasional travel required to represent HCAR Gilcrease Museum and TU at academic and professional conferences may be assigned. The essential job functions and associated qualifications contained in this document describe the general nature and level of the work performed. They are not intended to represent an exhaustive listing or be inclusive of all aspects of the job. The tasks and procedures involved in the performance of the essential job functions may vary from daytoday. Major changes in areas of responsibility may occur as directed by management and will require revision of this job description.
University of Tulsa/Helmerich Center for American Research The University of Tulsas Helmerich Center for American Research at Gilcrease Museum seeks applications for its seventh annual Duane H. King Postdoctoral Fellow. HCAR houses the Gilcrease Library and Archive containing more than 100000 rare books manuscripts maps photographs and unpublished works. The collection dates back to the time of Columbus and details the Spanish arrival in the Americas the New England colonies the founding of democracy in the United States and AngloIndian contact and conflict in the American West. The center also holds a large Native American collection of manuscripts photographs maps and rare books. Materials housed at the University of Tulsas McFarlin Library Special Collections on the TU campus complement many of the centers strengths but offers unique research opportunities in English and American literature. The McFarlin Library Special Collections holds one of the five largest collections in the world on the celebrated Irish writer James Joyce and the life archive of Nobel Laureate Sir V.S. Naipaul. Other significant collections include a wide variety of British Irish and American modernist literature a large and varied collection of materials on World War I Native American history and culture and Tulsa race relations. While the Helmerich Center welcomes interdisciplinary applications from scholars with focus on any aspect of the Americas we especially encourage applications from candidates who wish to conduct research in such thematic areas as: Maps/Mapmaking in the Americas Native American and Indigenous studies AfroIndigenous histories and the Freedmen of the Five Tribes in Indian Territory New Spain and the Mexican Inquisition 16th19th centuries) the 1921 Tulsa Race American literature and rare books the American West and Charles Marion Russells life and work. Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their application a knowledge of and compelling need to conduct research within specific collections housed at HCA Position Summary: The Duane H. King Postdoctoral fellow will teach an undergraduate course in the fall semester one course in the spring semester present research at one worksinprogress seminar run a oneday workshop for local teachers conduct research in the Gilcrease Museum library and archive at the Helmerich Center for American Research HCAR and McFarlin Library Special Collections (if applicable) and participate in the intellectual community of the university. Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment. The position commences on August 11 2025. Essential Functions (Responsibilities): Conduct research in the Centers library and archive as well as McFarlin Librarys Special Collections when applicable. Teach one course in the fall semester and one in the spring in the fellows academic field/department. Present research at one WorksinProgress Seminar at HCAR during the academic year and attend all other scheduled seminars. Occasionally give talks on campus related to fellows area of research specialty. In collaboration with the Director TU faculty and Gilcrease Museum staff design and execute a public program or K12 teacher workshop related to ones area of research interest. Support the ongoing work of the museum and HCAR with interpretive planning collections development occasional writing on museum collections presentations and other projects as assigned. Participate in the intellectual community of the university.
Physical Demands
Dexterity to perform repetitive keyboard and data entry functions and the ability to lift; may be subject to standing sitting reaching balancing bending and other physical motions in the course of normal activity; vision sufficient to perform essential tasks and to communicate effectively is required.
Required Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. in a humanities social science or other field related to the Gilcrease Museum collections (must have PhD in hand by the beginning of appointment in August 2025. Must have 13 years experience teaching undergraduates at a college or university. Excellent project management skills. Outstanding interpersonal and collaborative skills. Exemplary research skills and experience. Ability to multitask efficiently in a fastpaced environment drive projects to completion and act with a sense of urgency. Proficient with Microsoft Excel and familiar with Access Word PowerPoint and Outlook. Excellent verbal and written communication skills ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. A collaborative team player who can coordinate work effectively with staff faculty students and community members. Must be able to work evenings or weekends as required for special events. Occasional travel required to represent HCAR Gilcrease Museum and TU at academic and professional conferences may be assigned. The essential job functions and associated qualifications contained in this document describe the general nature and level of the work performed. They are not intended to represent an exhaustive listing or be inclusive of all aspects of the job. The tasks and procedures involved in the performance of the essential job functions may vary from daytoday. Major changes in areas of responsibility may occur as directed by management and will require revision of this job description.
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