Sewanee: University of the South, Roberson Project on Slavery, Race & Reconciliation
Senior Research Associate/Program Coordinator for the Roberson Project
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Tennessee, United States |
Position: | Research Professional |
The Research Associate’s primary function includes conducting historical research pertinent to the Roberson Project, publishing that research in appropriate forums (including online), and providing administrative and social media support to further the mission of the Roberson Project on Sewanee’s campus and beyond.
- Work with team of scholars who are conducting archival and other historical research on and off campus;
- Disseminate research in online forums (blog, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) and, where pertinent, in professional outlets;
- Provide administrative support to Project director in organizing programming and other public events;
- Act as advisor to College and Seminary student groups affiliated with the Project;
- Train summer undergraduate and graduate assistants in research methods and oversee their work;
- Supervise work study students during academic year;
- Act as public ambassador of the Roberson Project in meetings with alumni and members of Sewanee community.
- Work closely with Project director in maintaining website and social media outlets;
- Developing and maintaining communications networks, including quarterly newsletters.
2 year term with possible renewal with an anticipated hire date of August 1, 2021
Qualifications:
MA or higher, preferably in a field related to African American history or studies. Completion of all requirements for terminal degree by position start date is preferred but not required.
Experience in history-based archival research.
Social media, MS Office; digital humanities (preferred)
Contact: |
Apply on University website at: https://jobs.sewanee.edu/postings/4770 |
Website: | https://jobs.sewanee.edu/postings/4770 |
Primary Category: | African American History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 04/16/2021 |
Closing Date | 07/15/2021 |