University of Alabama Looking for Project Archivist at Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama Libraries seeks a dynamic, forward-thinking professional to serve as a Project Archivist. This is a clinical appointment reporting to the Associate Dean for Special Collections and working collaboratively in an archival team of archivists and librarians, as well as archival and digital initiatives staff in Special Collections. The position supports access to and preservation of University Libraries rare and unique resources, including manuscript and photo collections, rare published materials, historic maps, and University records, through physical arrangement and intellectual description while continually striving toward the unit’s goals of More Product, Less Process (MPLP).

The University of Alabama Libraries seeks a dynamic, forward-thinking professional to serve as a Project Archivist. This is a clinical appointment reporting to the Associate Dean for Special Collections and working collaboratively in an archival team of archivists and librarians, as well as archival and digital initiatives staff in Special Collections. The position supports access to and preservation of University Libraries rare and unique resources, including manuscript and photo collections, rare published materials, historic maps, and University records, through physical arrangement and intellectual description while continually striving toward the unit’s goals of More Product, Less Process (MPLP). This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate or early career librarian to gain an expert knowledge of all archival operations and practices as a ranked faculty member in an R1 university Special Collections unit.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to: processing manuscript and photo collections, including physical arrangement of varied formats of materials; creating finding aids and metadata; maintaining content in the unit’s archival data management system ArchivesSpace; accessioning collections; managing authorities and rights; evaluating content of materials; applying preservation strategies; providing reference service; and keeping up-to-date on current issues and trends in arrangement, description, preservation, and assessment of manuscript collections. This position also learns valuable skills in teaching library instruction for primary source materials and performing outreach activities for Special Collections, as well as creating physical and digital exhibits for display within University Libraries and for the global research community. Responsibilities of the position change as the University Libraries continue to evolve.

This position is an excellent opportunity to work with colleagues who are dedicated to processing and preserving a wide array of rare and unique materials in such areas as Southern U.S., African American, and Latin American history. More information on The University of Alabama Libraries Strategic Planning process and Special Collections goals can be found at: https://www.lib.ua.edu/about/strategic-planning/

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ENVIRONMENT: The University of Alabama, The Capstone University, is the State of Alabama’s flagship public university, and the senior comprehensive doctoral level institution in Alabama. UA enrolls over 38,320 students, with record breaking freshman classes for each of the past three years. UA has also increased graduate student enrollment by seven percent for Fall 2021. Ranked among the top 70 public universities in the nation by U.S. World and News Report’s annual college rankings for more than a decade, UA ranked 67th among public universities in 2020 rankings. UA made the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for New Graduates in 2021. University of Alabama students continue to win prestigious national awards. Fifty-nine UA students have been named Goldwater Scholars. The University of Alabama has produced a total of 15 Rhodes Scholars, 16 Truman Scholars, 32 Hollins Scholars, and 11 Boren Scholars. The University of Alabama is a leader among public universities nationwide for enrollment of National Merit Scholars with more than 900 currently enrolled, the highest number in UA’s history. Under the leadership of President Stuart Bell, UA has launched a strategic planning process that includes an aggressive research agenda and expansion of graduate education. There are currently 36 faculty who have received NSF Career awards, the nation’s most prestigious recognition of top performing young scientists. UA was also recognized as a top producer of Fulbright Scholars for the fifth time in six years in 2021-2022. UA is located in Tuscaloosa, a metropolitan area of over 250,000, with a vibrant economy, a moderate climate, and reputation across the South as an innovative, progressive community with an excellent quality of life. Tuscaloosa provides easy access to mountains, several lager cities, and the beautiful Gulf Coast.

The University Libraries maintains memberships in the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, the Coalition of Networked Information, centerNET, LYRASIS, HathiTrust, the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries, LOCKSS, the Network of Alabama Academic Libraries, and the Alabama Digital Preservation Network. As a U.S. Government Documents Regional Depository since 1860, the UA Libraries serves Alabama libraries and the public. The University Libraries homepage may be accessed at http://www.libraries.ua.edu

Prior to employment the successful candidate must pass a pre-employment background investigation.

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BENEFITS: 12 month clinical faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor rank. Salary range is $52,000.00 – $65,000.00, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and advanced degrees. Strong benefits, including professional development support, tuition fee waiver, and matching retirement contributions.

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: Applications are accepted online only at https://facultyjobs.ua.edu. Click Search Positions. University Libraries in Organization drop down box. Please include your application, Curriculum Vitae, and names, addresses, phone numbers, and e- mail addresses of three references, including one current supervisor.

Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. Applications received by May 21, 2022 are assured of receiving full consideration.

The University of Alabama is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. Applicants from a broad spectrum of people, including women, members of ethnic minorities and disabled persons, are especially encouraged to apply. For questions regarding the search, contact Michael Arthur, Senior Associate Dean, at [email protected] .

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more.

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