Position Description, 16 October Deadline Tenure-Track/Tenured Faculty Position in the History of Science at the University of Oklahoma
Assistant or Associate Professor

The University of Oklahoma invites nominations and applications for a faculty position at the rank of assistant or associate professor (tenure-track or tenured) in the Department of the History of Science.  Starting date is August 16, 2001.  We seek candidates whose scholarship addresses the history of modern science (1800 to the present).  Preference will be given to those whose research concerns history of the life sciences.  We seek candidates eager to participate in an active graduate program, a growing undergraduate minor, and courses that help fulfill the University's general education requirements.  Candidates should demonstrate excellence in broad-based teaching in the history of science and research achievement commensurate with the length of professional experience in the field.  Ph.D. required at the time of appointment.  Review of applications will begin October 16, to identify candidates to be invited to interview at the History of Science Society annual meeting in Vancouver, November 1-5.  Letters of application should be accompanied by a complete curriculum vitae, writing samples, and the names of three individuals whom the applicant has asked to send letters of recommendation directly to the search committee.  Contact: Steven J. Livesey, Search Committee Chair, Department of the History of Science, University of Oklahoma, 601 Elm, Room 622, Norman, OK 73019-3106.  Tel.: 405-325-2213; Fax: 405-325-2363; email: [log in to unmask]  The University of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  Women and under-represented minorities are encouraged to apply.  OU has a policy of being responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.