Position TitleUniversity ArchivistTenure StatusTenure TrackProvide RankAssistant/Associate ProfessorPosition Number025691DepartmentLibrary-Special Collections - 275010Working Location (City, State)Boone, NC
Position Summary Information
- Minimum QualificationsALA-accredited master’s degree or equivalent advanced degree
- Minimum of one year of experience working in special collections, archives, and/or records management
Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)Demonstrated knowledge of archival appraisal, arrangement, description, and ethics in archives and records management is desired in addition to one or more of the following:
- Experience working with institutional records.
- Experience providing instruction, workshops, and/or reference assistance with primary source material.
- Experience with archival management software and technologies.
- Familiarity with born-digital workflows within an archive or special collection setting.
- Experience with outreach and promotion of materials and services.
- Experience building relationships with internal and/or external partners with a strong commitment to public service
License/Certification RequiredN/ADescription of the Department or UnitThe Appalachian State University Libraries consist of the Carol Grotnes Belk Library and Information Commons, the Nicholas Erneston Music Library, and the new Hickory Campus Library and Information Commons. Employing over 80 faculty and staff, the Libraries are an essential campus teaching and research partner inspiring and guiding all who pursue knowledge. We provide rich print and electronic collections, study spaces, technology resources, and other outstanding services to support the success of our students, faculty, and staff. The Libraries are actively engaged with the campus and local communities on a number of exciting projects and participate in several library consortia, including the Western North Carolina Library Network (WNCLN), NC LIVE, and Carolina Consortia. We work in a collegial and collaborative environment and offer strong support for professional development.
Additional information about the Libraries, the University, and the surrounding area may be found at http://www.appstate.edu, https://library.appstate.edu/about, and https://hr.appstate.edu/hr-services/employment.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAbout the University Archives and This Position
The purpose of the University Archives is to collect, describe, preserve, and make accessible the records of Appalachian State University that are determined to have historical and/or informational value from its founding to the present; regardless of format. The University Archives administers the University’s records management program and oversees the University Records Center.
This position leads all efforts in the acquisition, arrangement, description, preservation, and management of records and associated materials that document the University’s history, organization, policies, and activities.
Core Position Responsibilities
Collection Management
- Oversee the University’s records management program and the University Records Center. This includes occasional travel to the off-site storage facility in Hickory, NC.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and University procedures governing physical and electronic records.
- Conduct annual appraisal of university records deciding ultimate disposition (transfer to the archives or destruction).
- Work collaboratively with university records creators to identify university records with enduring value and ensure appropriate transfer to the University Records Center.
- Identify and build relationships with potential donors and negotiate gifts of historical materials documenting the history of the University.
- Collaborate with Digital Scholarship and Initiatives team on digital preservation planning to ensure long-term accessibility of digital assets.
- Conduct arrangement and description for university archives collections when necessary.
Research Assistance, Outreach, and Public Services
- Promote the collections and services of the University Archives through participation in special events, exhibits, and public relations activities such as blog and social media posts, website updates, etc.
- Provide outreach to campus offices and departments as well as student organizations.
- Offer specialized instruction on archives, records management, special collections, and university history in classes and in workshops.
- Provide research consultations and reference assistance on records management and university archives.
- Collaborate with other teams in the Libraries to develop and implement cross-team projects that meet the needs of library patrons.
- Work service desk shifts in the Special Collections Research Center.
Type of PositionFull Time PositionAppointment Type1.0Number Of Months Per Year12Physical Demands of PositionTypical physical demands of professional library faculty position at a university, with extended hours on the computer.Description of UniversityAppalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.
Posting Details Information
Proposed Date of Hire11/01/2024Suggested Salary RangeSalary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.ABD Consideration:N/A - ABD is not applicable for this position. See Minimum Qualifications.ABD DescriptionABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate’s salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.
No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.Special Instructions to ApplicantsApplicant must submit
- A cover letter addressing the minimum qualifications and additional areas of interest,
- A full C.V. including education and relevant experience,
- The name, address, email, and telephone number of three to five references who are knowledgeable about your qualifications for this position and
We invite all applicants for employment with Appalachian State University to complete our voluntary Affirmative Action data collection survey. This brief survey can be accessed at https://appstate.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bvFuP3vj6gEUvHf.
Please note this position is based on student enrollment and subject to available university funding.
Estimated salary is $54,000- $61,716 for Assistant level and $68,500-$75,242 for Associate level
UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty HiresThe continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.Posting Date07/29/2024Closing Date08/31/2024Open Until FilledNoEvaluation of Applications Begins08/01/2024Search Chair NameBreanne Crumpton, Rebecca ShawSearch Chair Emailcrumptonbe@appstate.edu, shawrr@appstate.eduQuick Linkhttps://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/46869Posting NumberFA00435P
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Applicant Documents
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- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of References with Contact Information
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