University Archivist
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Position Information
Posting Number | F00145P |
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Classification Title | Non-Tenure Track Open Rank Faculty |
Position Title | University Archivist |
GSU Information | Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, ranked 2nd most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor’s degrees to African American students, 6th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad. A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels. With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State’s interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges. Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta’s vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship. |
Department | Library Special Collections |
Campus | Atlanta |
Position Type | Full Time Faculty |
Posting Type | External |
About the Department | The University Library at the main Atlanta Campus provides one of the most attractive, open, and inviting educational facilities in the Southeast. With over 1.25 million annual visitors, the library is an integral part of the University community. The library is a valued partner within the campus community, offering a modern, inviting, and centralized facility supporting teaching and research with extensive collections and outstanding assistance. Learn more about the University Library at lib.gsu.edu. The University Archives is part of the Special Collections and Archives department of the University Library, which includes the following collection areas: Southern Labor, Music & Popular Culture, Women’s Collections, Gender & Sexuality, Photographic Collections, Atlanta Civic & Neighborhood History, and rare books. |
Position Description | The University Library seeks a motivated, collaborative, and service-oriented University Archivist (open rank, non-tenure track faculty: options are: Librarian Instructor, Librarian Assistant Professor, Librarian Associate Professor) to provide leadership and expertise in the management of the University Archives, handling materials in all formats, engaging in instructional activities, and providing research support. The University Archives serves as the official “institutional memory” of the university, providing long-term preservation and access to the collection documenting its development and history. Responsibilities Include:
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Required Education | Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited Library/Information Science program or an accredited graduate degree in a relevant field (e.g. History, English). |
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Work Hours | Monday – Friday 8:45 to 5:15 |
Salary | 58,000 - 70,000 |
Job Duties
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1 |
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Desired Start Date | 07/01/2024 |
Position End Date (if temporary) | |
Open Date | 04/15/2024 |
Review of Applications Begins | 05/16/2024 |
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Open Until Filled | Yes |
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Apply at: | https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/4494 |
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement | Georgia State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status in its programs, services, activities, employment, and/or admissions. Additionally, the University promotes equal employment opportunity for women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans through its affirmative action program. |
USG Core Values Statement | The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. |
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