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Monday, November 10, 2008

Editorial/Research Assistant, Papers of Thomas Jefferson: Retirement Series

EDITORIAL/RESEARCH ASSISTANT (FULL TIME) Open position at the Papers of Thomas Jefferson: Retirement Series to support letterpress and electronic publication of Jefferson’s letters. Responsibilities are varied and include: tracking down and copying research materials; answering a wide range of research questions; checking stages of editorial output, including galleys and page proofs; checking annotation; participating in textual verification of handwritten manuscripts; and other projects as assigned. Requirements include knowledge of early nineteenth-century American history; ability to read difficult handwritten historical texts accurately; resourcefulness in tracking down and synthesizing information in a wide range of institutions and historical sources; and familiarity with word processing and Internet search tools. Master’s degree in a related field or equivalent research experience preferred. Applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter, résumé, the names of three references, and salary expectations or pay history. Please apply by email to resumes@monticello.org; or mail to: Thomas Jefferson Foundation, ATTN: Angela Butler, Post Office Box 316, Charlottesville, Virginia, 22902, or by fax to 434-977-7757. EOE.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Assistant Editor, Adams Papers

The Adams Papers, based at the Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston, seeks a full-time assistant editor to begin work in the fall of 2008. The position is for two years with possible extension beyond that subject to funding. Since its establishment in 1954, the Adams Papers has published 42 volumes of the diaries and letters of the Adams family of Massachusetts; currently we publish two series, Adams Family Correspondence and the Papers of John Adams. Work on the Adams Papers provides a unique opportunity to explore the fields of late eighteenth-century social, cultural, and political history through the correspondence and writings of one of America’s first families. The assistant editor will work primarily on the Adams Family Correspondence series; tasks will include transcription of manuscripts, tandem proofreading of documents, research, annotation, and indexing.

Requirements for the position include an American History Ph.D., ideally in the Revolutionary era or the Early Republic, and excellent research and writing skills. Experience in editing and book production are preferred; a collegial spirit and sense of humor are essential. Please send an application letter, resume and the names of three references to C. James Taylor, Editor in Chief, Adams Papers, Massachusetts Historical Society, 1154 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215. Review of applications will begin immediately and close on 1 September. For further information call 617-646-0516 or email jtaylor@masshist.org.

Monday, June 30, 2008

Historical Documentary Editor, Papers of Abraham Lincoln, University of Illinois at Springfield

University of Illinois at Springfield, Center for State Policy and Leadership is seeking two (2) historical documentary editors to provide historical research in locating documents, document image acquisition and editing, transcription and proofing of historical texts, and contextual research and drafting of document annotations for the Papers of Abraham Lincoln project. The historical documentary editors will work with the project at the National Archives in College Park, Maryland or Washington, DC.

Requirements: 1) Master of Arts degree in History, with a concentration in American history; 2) minimum of five years of applicable experience in documentary editing or scholarly research on Lincoln; 3) demonstrated skill in historical research and writing; 4) demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; and 5) working knowledge of computers, including word processing, database, graphics, and e-mail programs. Preference will be given to applicants with a Doctor of Philosophy degree in History; demonstrated ability to work effectively on group tasks; demonstrated attention to detail and precision in research, reading, and writing; demonstrated ability to speak to public groups on historical topics; and experience in utilizing electronic databases and the Internet for historical research. Salary appropriate to skills.

Applicants should send a resume documenting all job requirements; college transcripts; and names, addresses, and phone numbers of at least three references. Screening of applications will begin July 25, 2008, but applications will be considered until the positions are filled. Positions will begin on October 1, 2008.

The University of Illinois at Springfield is one of three campuses of the University of Illinois and provides an intellectually rich, collaborative, and intimate learning environment for students, faculty, and staff, while serving local, regional, state, national, and international communities. UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Applications should be sent to:

Dr. Daniel W. Stowell
The Papers of Abraham Lincoln
#1 Old State Capitol Plaza
Springfield, IL 62701-1512

Thursday, June 26, 2008

New York University Archives/Public History Program - Digital Curriculum Specialist

New York University’s Archives and Public History Program (History Department) is now considering applications for a one-year grant-funded Digital Curriculum Specialist. The Program seeks a scholar experienced with the technical and intellectual issues in digital humanities to help the Program incorporate digital technologies throughout its curriculum and internship programs. The successful candidate will work with existing faculty to reconfigure existing courses, develop a digital history track within the program, provide technical services and conduct workshops for student and staff, create a platform for mounting student digital projects, and partner with archival and public history institutions in order to establish digital humanities internships for students. He or she will work closely with NYU’s Information Technology Services and Digital Library staff.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will have an advanced degree in either humanities or computer or information science, with a solid grounding in the issues and technologies relevant for humanities scholarship. Knowledge and experience with XML, XSLT, TEI, PHP programming, and Web 2.0 social networking technologies. Familiarity with archival metadata and digitization standards.

For three decades, NYU has prepared students for successful careers as archivists, manuscript curators, documentary editors, oral historians, cultural resource managers, historical interpreters and new media specialists. The program emphasizes a solid grounding in historical scholarship, intense engagement with new media technologies, and close involvement with New York's extraordinary archival and public history institutions. For more information on the program, see http://history.fas.nyu.edu/object/history.gradprog.archivespublichistory.html

Salary and Benefits: Competitive depending on qualifications. Review of applications will begin on July 31, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.

Please submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names of three references to:
Dr. Peter J. Wosh
Director, Archives/Public History Program
Department of History, New York University
53 Washington Square South
New York, NY 10012
(212) 998-8666
(212) 995-4017 (fax)
pw1@nyu.edu

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Assistant Editor, The Papers of Thomas Jefferson

The Papers of Thomas Jefferson in the History Department at Princeton University is engaged in publishing a scholarly, annotated edition of Jefferson’s public and private papers during his two terms as president (1801-1809). The project seeks an assistant editor with a strong background in early nineteenth-century American history to work full time with a team of editors preparing the presidential volumes. Responsibilities of the assistant editor include (but are not limited to) verifying transcriptions of documents, preparing descriptive notes, research and drafting of annotation, and proofreading. Requirements: PhD in history or related field; excellent research and writing skills (experience in documentary editing preferred); ability to work cooperatively with other members of the team; experience with XML and TEI mark-up helpful; reading knowledge of French or Spanish useful. Position to be filled as soon as possible. Salary commensurate with qualifications. The position, an Associate Research Scholar in the Princeton History Department, is a one-year renewable appointment. Review of applications will begin immediately. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three names of references to Barbara Oberg, Department of History, 129 Dickinson Hall, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544. Princeton University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.