Historic New England, Study Center
Fellowships- Historic Interiors or Archival Processing
Institution Type: | Other |
Location: | Massachusetts, United States |
Position: | Archivist, Fellow, Museum Education, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Research Professional, Temporary, Visiting Scholar |
Position: Research Fellow- Historical Interiors or Archival Processing
Classification: Part-Time, Non-exempt, Term-Limited 9 months, 20 hours/week
Application Deadline: August 8, 2022
Starting Date: September 15, 2022
Compensation: $23 per hour
Description:
Historic New England, the oldest and largest regional heritage organization in the nation, is seeking applicants for two, part-time research fellowship positions to conduct academic research in support of our goal to become the premier organization where new areas of research, stories, interpretation, and programming are discovered and shared with today’s audiences.
The research fellow is a nine-month, term-limited, research-based position available to scholars in the humanities, social sciences, and other related fields. Under the supervision of the Study Center manager, the research fellow will work independently to research a topic related to the Eustis Estate supporting the interpretation of architecture, landscape, decorative arts, or social history at Historic New England, with the goal of completing a predetermined research product.
This is a post-master’s degree position in a uniquely interdisciplinary setting with the opportunity to work cross-team with Historic New England staff in areas of material culture, archives, preservation, architectural history, and visitor experience.
The two research fellowships for the 2022-23 academic year are:
1) Historic Interiors- The Eustis Estate Aesthetic Movement interiors feature work from the top Boston-area decorative firms of the Gilded Age. This fellowship is dedicated to deepening and expanding our knowledge of the interior design elements of the house including decor, furniture, and objects, as well as addressing existing questions we have about the house interior
2) Archival Processing- A private collection related to the Eustis Estate, located on the South Coast of Massachusetts, is currently partially processed. This fellow will continue the work begun by a previous researcher to arrange and describe this rich collection and create a finding aid for it
These fellowships are open to scholars at all levels who hold at least a master’s degree. Ideal candidates are scholars who will use this opportunity for growth in their career and educational endeavors.
Historic New England welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusion.
Responsibilities:
- Historic Interiors: Conduct primary and secondary research on the research topic towards the goal of completing of a research paper, report, public program, or other product
- Archival Processing: Arrange, describe, and create a finding aid for a private collection related to the Eustis Estate in order to support future research
- Transition the research results into accessible articles, essays, online enhancements, or other product for the general public to enrich the visitor experience at the Eustis Estate and Historic New England
Qualifications:
- A completed master’s degree, or expected completion before the fellowship begins, in fields related to the fellowship topic
- The ability to disseminate the products of the fellowship in both the academic and public realms
- Valid driver’s license, means of transportation, and ability to travel to Historic New England sites, as well as any libraries, archives, and research facilities as needed
Other Preferred Qualifications
- A completed PhD in fields related to the humanities or social sciences
- Ability to use academic search engines (e.g. JSTOR) is desirable
Interested candidates please submit all of the following:
- CV
- 1-2-page, single-spaced writing sample
- 1-3 page, single-spaced project narrative that includes:
- Topic choice (from the two available) and why it interests you
- Explanation of how this project fits with your trajectory as a scholar, academic, writer, teacher, etc.
- Potential places of publication or other areas of dissemination for this project
Applications due by August 8, 2022
For questions, contact Dr. Alissa Butler at abutler@historicnewengland.org
Please submit application materials to: jobs@historicnewengland.org
Historic New England is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to supporting equality of opportunity and respect for diversity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity in employment to all qualified persons without regard to non-work-related factors such as race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
Contact: |
For questions, contact Dr. Alissa Butler at abutler@historicnewengland.org Please submit application materials to: jobs@historicnewengland.org |
Website: | https://www.historicnewengland.org/about-us/employment/research-fellow-interiors-or-archival-processing-term-limited/ |
Primary Category: | American History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 07/08/2022 |
Closing Date | 08/08/2022 |