Saint John's University

Lead Cataloger, Eastern Christian Manuscript Project

The Hill Museum & Manuscript Library (HMML) at Saint John's University invites applications for a three year term position as Lead Cataloger of Eastern Christian Manuscripts. This three year term position is funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Since 2003, HMML has digitized more than 16,000 manuscripts belonging to several Eastern Christian traditions. The Lead Cataloger will help implement HMML’s international cataloging effort. In addition to original cataloging of recently-digitized collections, the Lead Cataloger will also work with off-site scholars collaborating on the project. Excellent knowledge of Syriac and Arabic is required, and knowledge of either Armenian or Ge’ez is a distinct advantage. In addition to language skills, the Lead Cataloger must have a thorough familiarity with the Christian literature in those languages, demonstrated experience of manuscript cataloging, and ease with electronic tools for research and cataloging. An earned doctorate in a relevant field is expected for this position.

Saint John's University (SJU), located in Central Minnesota, is one of the oldest institutions of education in the Midwest. SJU is among the top-rated Catholic liberal arts colleges in the nation and is nationally recognized for its promotion of character and values development. The Hill Museum & Manuscript Library, founded by the Benedictine monks of Saint John’s Abbey in 1965, is the world’s largest collection of photographic resources for the study of manuscripts. HMML’s holdings include microfilm and digital versions of more than 115,000 manuscripts in many languages, supported by an outstanding reference collection and a notable collection of rare printed and manuscript books. At the present time, HMML is digitizing manuscripts in several countries in the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and India.

Qualified applicants should submit a letter of application, resume, copies of transcripts (official transcripts required at interview), and three names of professional references to:

Saint John’s University
Human Resources - Position #HRW2009086
PO Box 7188
Collegeville, MN 56321

Evaluation of applications will begin March 1, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. For more information, contact Columba Stewart, OSB, Saint John’s University, Collegeville, Minnesota 56321, CStewart@csbsju.edu.

Women and people of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. St. John’s University is an EEO/AA employer.