Position Announcement:
School of Geology and Geophysics and the Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
Assistant Professor/ Assistant Curator of Micropaleontology or Paleobotany
The University of Oklahoma announces a position starting July 1st, 1999, for an Assistant Curator of Micropaleontology or Paleobotany in the Oklahoma Museum of Natural History and Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in the School of Geology and Geophysics. This is a full-time (12 month) joint appointment. The successful candidate will have access to state-of-the-art facilities in the School of Geology and Geophysics housed in the Sarkeys Energy Center, and in the new Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, which is scheduled to be completed in March, 1999.
We seek a field-oriented, specimen-based paleontologist who uses surface or subsurface data from marine and/or terrestrial microfossils, or plant macrofossils, to address major problems in paleoecology, paleoclimatology, paleooceanography or stratigraphy. The successful candidate will also demonstrate expertise in the core paleontological areas of systematics and biostratigraphy. As a museum curator, responsibilities will include extensive scholarly research, and significant dedication to collection care, development and interpretation. In addition to ensuring adequate care of the collections, the curator also assists in the interpretation of his/her discipline to the public. He/she will work with the museumıs exhibits and education staff to design displays and to provide public programs and instructional aids. Duties as a faculty member in the School of Geology and Geophysics include the development of a vigorous program of research and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate
The successful candidate should show strong research potential as demonstrated by a record of publication and presentations at conferences. He/she will also demonstrate success, or potential for success, in gaining external research funding. Excellent communication skills, both in public speaking and in university teaching, are required; experience in display work, public programming or related activities will be an asset. Candidates should have prior experience in collection care and management, as demonstrated by work with repository collections, assembly of collections or use of collections.
Salary will be commensurate with experience. Candidates should have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. at the time of application; post-doctoral experience will be an asset.
Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research interests, and arrange for 3 letters of reference to be sent to Dr. Stephen Westrop, Search Committee Chair, School of Geology & Geophysics, University of Oklahoma, 100 E. Boyd Avenue, Norman, OK 73019. Screening of candidates will begin February 1st, 1999, and will continue until the position is filled. For additional information about the University and the Museum, please visit our Web Sites @ www.ou.edu/ and www.omnh.ou.edu. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University has a policy of being responsive to the needs of dual-career couples. The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Position Announcement
Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
Assistant/Associate Curator of Ethnology
Assistant/Associate Professor of Anthropology
The Oklahoma Museum of Natural History and Department of Anthropology at the University of Oklahoma, seek an individual with a commitment to developing the ethnological component of the museum and building a museum anthropology program within the Department of Anthropology. It is a joint 12 month tenured (or tenure track) position to begin July 1, 1999. A new state-of-the-art facility for the museum is nearing completion, which will provide spaces for research, collection storage, exhibits, and public programs. The emphasis of the museumıs ethnological collection is North America, specifically the Southern Plains; however, outside the Plains area, the collection has Southwestern baskets and ceramics. In addition, other fine collections exist from Central and South America, as well as bronzes and ceramics from China and Japan. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience. Requirements: Ph.D. in sociocultural anthropology, experience with collections, research and publications commensurate with rank, and specialization in the ethnology of native North America. An ability to complement the existing theoretical and topical strengths of the anthropology program is expected, as well as a commitment to obtain external funding for collection curation and research; willingness to assume responsibility in the area of exhibits and collection expansion; an engagement with current theoretical issues in sociocultural anthropology; and experience working with Native American communities. Letter of interest, vitae and names of 3 professional references should be sent by December 1, 1998, to Dr. Don Wyckoff, Chair of Search Committee; Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, University of Oklahoma, 1335 Asp Avenue, Norman, OK 73019. Application will be considered until the position is filled. For additional information about the University and the Museum, please see our Web Site @ www.omnh.ou.edu. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University has a policy of being responsive to the needs of dual-career couples. The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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