The Department of the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine in the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Oklahoma seeks a historian of women and science. This open rank position is a search for an experienced scholar with preference for someone at the associate or full professor level. We will also consider scholars at a lower rank with significant experience. The candidate must have research expertise in the subfield of women and science, and a strong publication record. Applicants must also be able to teach broadly in histories of science, technology, and medicine at the undergraduate and graduate levels and will be expected to mentor graduate students at the MA and PhD levels. The annual teaching load is 2-2, with an expected start date of Fall 2026 or Spring 2027. Competitive candidates will also have prior administrative experience and a strong ability to collaborate well with scholars in the social and/or natural sciences. Preference will be given to scholars who demonstrate experience in the interdisciplinary field of Science, Technology, and Society (STS) and experience teaching online.

The University of Oklahoma (OU) is a Carnegie-R1 comprehensive public research university known for excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement, serving the educational, cultural, economic, and healthcare needs of the state, region, and nation. The University of Oklahoma enrolls more than 30,000 students and has more than 3,000 full-time faculty members in 18 colleges.

The University of Oklahoma is home to a 277-acre Research Campus in Norman that was named the top research campus in the nation by the Association of University Research Parks in 2013. Norman is a culturally rich and vibrant town located just outside Oklahoma City. With outstanding schools, amenities, and a low cost of living, Norman is a perennial contender on the “Best Places to Live” rankings. Please visit the provost’s website for more information.

A Ph. D. in History, History of Science, History of Medicine, or a related field is required.

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About University of Oklahoma History of Science, Technology, and Medicine Department

We are a vibrant and active community of scholars. Interdisciplinary by nature, we bring a vital humanistic and historical perspective to bear in understanding the role of science, technology, and medicine in our complex world. Our faculty are known internationally through their prolific publications, the extensive editorial work for the discipline’s flagship journals, and their participation in global collaborative projects and committees. Our research spans the entire range of the discipline, from Medieval European astronomy to South Asian agriculture, from disability history to the modern social sciences, from the study of science and religion to colonial and post-colonial topics. We are pioneers in innovative teaching methods and provide our students with practical training alongside deep intellectual engagement. Our undergraduate classes encourage students to explore and develop diverse writing and communication skills from the standard long-form capstone paper to blogs, website engagement, and the production of physical and online exhibits. Our students leave our majors well prepared for diverse careers. Many of our students use our majors as launching pads for further st...udy in medicine and allied disciplines. Our graduate programs provide students with rigorous study in the historical understanding of science, technology, and medicine. Our graduates have a successful record of obtaining jobs in the academy, in libraries, and in museums.

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