Archivist for Military Heritage

Clemson University Libraries seeks an innovative, collaborative, and service-oriented archivist as Archivist for Military Heritage. This temporary lecturer position will be dedicated to working with our military archives. The responsibilities include arrangement and description of archival collections, conducting oral history interviews, and facilitating learning opportunities for students and the public by celebrating and educating on Clemson’s military history. This position will collaborate with the Clemson Corps on events, exhibits, and the creation of a historical timeline. The Archivist for Military Heritage will also support the Veterans’ Oral History Project in collaboration with the Creative Inquiry team, the Department of History, as well as colleagues in Special Collections and Archives.

Qualified candidates will have an ALA-accredited degree in librarianship or other relevant graduate degree as deemed appropriate by the Libraries, one year experience working in an archives or special collections, demonstrated experience processing archival collections and creating finding aids, demonstrated interest in military history, demonstrated experience using archival collection management software, evidence of knowledge of current trends in the archival profession, excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and proven ability to work collaboratively within, and across, teams.

This is a 1-year contract for a Temporary Lecturer position, renewable up to 3-years, accountable to the Head of Special Collections and Archives.

Salary: The position provides a minimum salary of $60,000 based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.