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Position Title: Library/Assistant Professor-Archivist/Tenure Track

Department:  Library

Term of Assignment: Tenure Track

Term End Date, If Applicable:             

FLSA Status:   Exempt = not eligible for overtime

Salary: Competitive

Travel: Less than 10%

Brief Statement of Duties

Brief Statement of Duties: Provides leadership and administrative guidance to the Central Upper Peninsula & NMU Archives and Upper Peninsula Digital Network (UPLINK) at Northern Michigan University. Responsibilities include acquiring, organizing, and describing archival materials; supporting research and instruction for students, faculty, and external researchers; and developing digital archives and online finding aids. Faculty are expected to engage in professional development and/or scholarship and service. Identify and preserve university records with permanent historical and research value. This is a campus-based position. This position is not currently available for sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: Master's Degree

Discipline/Degree Area:  Archival management, Library science, or History

Required Specialized Training/Certifications:
Certified by the Academy of Certified Archivists
Master's Degree in Library Science with a concentration in archival management from an institution accredited by the American Library Association or ALA-approved foreign equivalent; or a Master's Degree in History with a concentration in archival management; or Doctorate in Library Science from an institution accredited by the American Library Association or ALA-approved foreign equivalent or a Doctorate in History

Required Minimum Work Experience:
One year of archives, special collections, library, or higher education professional experience
One year of supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties: 

1. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
2. Knowledge of current and emerging trends and technologies related to special collections, university archives, and higher education.
3. Knowledge of archival theory and best practices, including accessioning, arrangement and description, and digital preservation.
4. Experience with library and archival content standards (RDA, MARC, DACS, EAD, Dublin Core).
5. Experience with ArchivesSpace or similar archival collection management software for accessioning and finding aid creation.
6.. Experience with a digital asset management system such as Islandora.
7. Demonstrated problem-solving and workflow analysis skills, as well as an aptitude for complex, analytical work with attention to detail and organization.
8. Experience with the concepts and software/hardware applications used in organizing and presenting digital information.
9. Demonstrated ability to prioritize, plan, coordinate, and implement multiple projects.
10. Strong commitment to enhancing service through teamwork and responsiveness to faculty, students, and colleagues.
11. Strong commitment to work in a respectful, professional, and collaborative manner.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

Additional Desirable Qualifications: 

1. Experience providing instruction and/or outreach programs in archives or special collections.
2. Experience with grant writing or donor relations in higher education, archives, or special collections.
3. Experience teaching at the college/university level.

Other

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicant materials will include a faculty application, cover letter, CV/Resume, and unofficial transcripts.

Contact Information:  Bruce Sarjeant - Chair, bsarjean@nmu.edu

NMU is an equal opportunity employer.