Dominican University, Sister Mary Nona McGreal Center for Dominican Historical Studies

Director of the McGreal Center for Dominican Historical Studies

Director of the McGreal Center for Dominican Historical Studies

Dominican University invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of Director of the Sister Mary Nona McGreal, OP Center for Dominican Historical Studies. 

The McGreal Center promotes the research and writing of the history of the Order of Preachers in the United States. The Center facilitates opportunities for serious research related to the U.S. Dominican family’s significance in the life of the Order of Preachers, the church, and the nation.  It collects, organizes, and preserves documents and artifacts according to best archival practices, specializing in collections of collaborative endeavors of the Dominican nuns, friars, laity, and sisters of the United States. 

The new Director of the McGreal Center will have the opportunity to set forth a vision for new research projects, promote and expand the use of the Center’s collections and previous publications, and build new partnerships for the study of Dominican life.  The Director will assume leadership at a promising moment.  The McGreal Center enjoys strong relationships with a number of scholars of American Catholicism, and is part of a dynamic environment for creative thinking about cultural preservation among U.S. Dominican institutions. It has robust on-campus partnerships with the School of Information Studies, Rebecca Crown Library, Rosary College of Arts and Sciences, and Division of Mission and Ministry.  The Director is surrounded by a dedicated team, including part-time archivist, graduate intern, undergraduate student worker, multiple volunteers and an Advisory Board.  The Director of the McGreal Center will also have the opportunity to pursue scholarly research and teaching. The Director will also serve as adjunct lecturer in Rosary College of Arts and Sciences, teaching three courses annually.

The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. or terminal degree in history or other field related to the core work of the Center; bring knowledge of and familiarity with the Order of Preachers and the history of American Catholicism; proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital archive technologies; excellent verbal and written communication skills; evidence of successful collaborative work; strong organizational skills balanced with a capacity for flexibility; and managerial experience.

The Director will be expected to assume office by February 3, 2020.

Application:

All applicant must apply online at www.dom.edu/jobs.

Applications should consist of a substantive cover letter addressing the candidate’s experience and qualification; a current curriculum vitae; and a list of three professional references. The search will remain open until the position is filled.   A background screening is required.

Applicants who progress in the search process will be asked to provide letters of recommendation and official transcripts. Submission instructions will be provided.

About Dominican University:

Dominican University is a premier Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an enrollment of about 3,000 students. Dominican University was named the #1 ranked university in the Midwest for ensuring the social mobility of its graduates, according to the recently released U.S. News & World Report college rankings. The 2020 "Best CollegesThe student body reflects great social, economic, and racial/ethnic diversity, and is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). The total student body is 71% female, 48% Hispanic/Latinx, and 6% Black/African-American, and 48% of undergraduates are first-generation college students. Dominican University’s mission, in part, is to prepare students to participate in the creation of a more just and humane world. Toward that end, the university is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment. For more information about Dominican University, see www.dom.edu.

Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment.  We look forward to a diverse pool of applicants who bring varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.  Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.