Hosmer Consulting, Etc.
Customized Expertise for Your Work, Organization or Event
Meet Brian Hosmer
Brian Hosmer is a retired academic historian and classroom professor with a wealth of experiences that meet the need of researchers, writers, teachers, and grant writers across many disciplines. He is an engaging public speaker and podcaster, a mentor, and program administrator.
Throughout his career, Brian has held faculty and leadership positions at the University of Delaware, the University of Illinois Chicago, the University of Tulsa and Oklahoma State University. He also served as director of the Newberry Library's D'Arcy McNickle Center for American Indian History, where he led program development, grant writing, strategic planning and public programming.
As a scholar specializing in American Indian and Western American history, Brian has authored and edited numerous books, articles and essays, co-edited a book series for SUNY Press, and continues to review and edit manuscripts across multiple disciplines. His work is widely cited in scholarly literature and has informed public conversations through media appearances and community engagement.
Services
Academic Support
Organizational Consulting
Organizational Consulting
Brian provides personalized guidance for scholars, writers, graduate students, and professionals working through complex writing, research, and career projects. Every engagement is tailored to the client's goals, timeline, and level of support needed.
Manuscript Editing
Whether you're preparing a journal article, book manuscript, proposal, or other scholarly work, Brian provides thoughtful editing that strengthens organization, clarity, and argument while preserving your voice.
Dissertation Coaching
Receive individualized support throughout the dissertation process, including research planning, writing strategy, chapter development, feedback, and accountability. Coaching is customized to your schedule and stage of work.
Academic Job Market Coaching
Navigate the academic job search with confidence through personalized guidance on application materials, interview preparation, and overall job search strategy.
Grant Writing Coaching
Develop stronger, more competitive proposals through strategic consultation, proposal development, editing, and review tailored to your funding opportunity.
Organizational Consulting
Organizational Consulting
Organizational Consulting
Brian helps organizations strengthen programs, clarify priorities and move complex projects forward through strategic planning, organizational development, curriculum review and research support.
Strategic Planning
Customized support for organizations clarifying priorities, identifying opportunities and developing practical plans for the future.
Board and Organizational Development
Guidance for boards and leadership teams working to strengthen governance, collaboration and organizational effectiveness.
Curriculum and Program Review
Review and feedback for academic programs, educational initiatives and training materials, with recommendations tailored to the organization’s goals.
Symposium and Exhibit Planning
Support for conferences, public programs, scholarly gatherings and exhibits, from early concept development through implementation.
Research and Project Development
Strategic guidance for historical research, interdisciplinary initiatives and other complex projects requiring structure, direction and experienced insight.
Speaking and Events
Organizational Consulting
Speaking and Events
Brian brings decades of teaching, storytelling and public engagement experience to conferences, podcasts, ceremonies and community events.
Public Speaking
Available for lectures, keynote addresses, panel discussions and other public programs. Honoraria are customized based on the topic, preparation requirements and length of the engagement.
Podcast Hosting
Podcast presentation and preparation services are available at $150 per hour.
Narration and Voice-Over
Narration and voice-over services are available at $150 per hour, including presentation and preparation time.
Emcee Services
Available for conferences, public programs, celebrations and other events. Honoraria are customized based on the event’s length, format and expectations.
Wedding and Event Officiating
Wedding and event officiating services are available for a $200 honorarium.
A Personalized Approach
No two projects are exactly alike.
Brian begins each engagement by learning about the client’s goals, timeline, challenges and expectations. From there, he recommends a level of support that is practical, focused and appropriate for the work.
Clients can expect:
- Thoughtful, constructive feedback
- Personalized guidance
- Clear communication
- Respect for the client’s voice and goals
- Professional and confidential handling of materials
- Services structured around the needs of the project
Featured Media
The Lowdown Slowdown with The Center for Public Secrets
The Lowdown Slowdown with The Center for Public Secrets
The Lowdown Slowdown with The Center for Public Secrets
Good History: Cherokee History on Film
The Lowdown Slowdown with The Center for Public Secrets
The Lowdown Slowdown with The Center for Public Secrets
Intersections: Exploring History Curriculum
The Lowdown Slowdown with The Center for Public Secrets
Intersections: Exploring History Curriculum