at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Assistant/Associate Professor & Manuscript Archivist
Assistant/Associate Professor & Manuscript Archivist
Hiring Department: University Library
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1026572
Posting Close Date: 8/30/24
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
Position Summary
The University of Illinois Chicago Library seeks a dynamic and visionary individual for the position of a tenure-track Manuscript Archivist. The Manuscript Archivist will join a department that is responsible for accessioning, processing, preserving, and providing access to materials in all formats. Reporting to the Head of Special Collections and University Archives, the archivist will provide leadership and expertise in the discovery, acquisition and stewarding of UIC manuscript collections in addition to developing strategies and workflows that surface underrepresented voices. The individual in this position will also provide research support.
This tenure-track appointment includes the expectation that the faculty member will be actively engaged in and significantly contribute to the profession through research/scholarship and service related to professional and scholarly interests. This includes publication, presentation, and committee work at various levels. Expectations are further outlined in the norms for tenure-track appointments (https://library.uic.edu/about/employment ).
About Special Collections and University Archives
UIC Special Collections and University Archives is comprised of four areas: manuscripts, rare books, health science history, and university archives. SCUA documents the diverse history and culture of Chicago and the Chicagoland area including Chicago-related post-World War II politics and advocacy; design history; women's political activism; social justice; Century of Progress World's Fair; artists' books; the settlement house movement; and the history of the university.
Duties & Responsibilities
Build and maintain relations with donors and serve as the primary point of contact for donors.
Responsible for the appraisal, accessioning, processing, and preservation of manuscript collections.
Supervise one or more processing archivists and train and mentor students
Collaborate with Digital Programs & Services to develop and maintain digital collections and related projects.
Promote the interpretation and understanding of the collections through outreach (including creation of physical and digital exhibits), research, publication, and instruction
Assist with public services, including reference work to assist researchers in identifying and using Special Collections and other library materials.
Contribute to scholarly conversation in the profession through research, publication, and professional engagement in line with a tenure-track faculty appointment.
Participate in library, university, and professional service activities.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association (or from a master's level program in library and information studies accredited or recognized by the appropriate national body of... For full info follow application link.
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The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
