University Archivist

Kansas State University

K-State Libraries in Manhattan, KS

Application Deadline

Apply By Sep 25th, 2022

Wages

Not Specified

Location

Manhattan, KS

Hours

Not Specified

MLS

Not Specified

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Academic

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Job Description

K-State Libraries invites applications for a University Archivist faculty position (tenure track) in the Richard L.D. and Majorie J. Morse Department of Special Collections at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor. The University Archivist serves as a senior advisor to Libraries and university administration, departments, and offices in the development of K-State’s university archives program.

This is a full-time, tenure-track academic appointment carrying full faculty status and responsibilities. The candidate must have a commitment to scholarly/creative activities and professional service necessary for pursuing tenure at Kansas State University Libraries. To be successful in this position, the incumbent must demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills to establish and maintain productive working relationships with colleagues in an environment where flexibility and collaboration are essential.  The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to providing excellent customer service.

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Benefits & Additional Compensation Info

Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits

Additional Info & Requirements

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Graduate degree from an ALA-accredited program.
  • Demonstrated experience in archival administration and/or records management, including knowledge of and experience with collection management systems, digital archives tools, and recordkeeping systems.
  • Knowledge of laws and ethics that inform archival administration activities in a higher education environment, such as acquisition, processing, reference services, providing access, and intellectual property.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to convey complex archival issues to diverse constituencies that include administrative units, students, faculty, student groups, affiliated organizations, and other stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated experience providing effective reference services.
  • Proven skill at collaborating in a team environment and in working independently.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver user-oriented services to stakeholders.
  • Proven capacity to embrace change, prioritize and organize effectively, and to show judgment, creativity, and initiative in accomplishing job duties and solving problems.
  • A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in supporting a diverse workforce and serving the needs of a diverse population.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Graduate-level coursework in archival subjects or concentration in archival administration.
  • At least 3 years of experience in archival administration and/or records management.
  • Certification from the Academy of Certified Archivists.
  • Relevant experience in a higher education environment.

The Community

Kansas State University embraces diversity and promotes inclusion.  The University actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others.  The University is dedicated to promoting thePrinciples of Community.

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted Aug 25, 2022