Assistant Professor, Archives and Special Collections Librarian | Oakland University Job at Oakland University, Rochester, MI

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  • Oakland University
  • Rochester, MI

Job Description

Job Description Summary:

Oakland University's Kresge Library seeks an innovative, collaborative, and service-oriented individual to join us as an Assistant Professor, Archives and Special Collections Librarian to sustain our university archives and care for our special collections. Successful applicants for this position will possess a strong commitment to teaching, learning, and research support and will demonstrate knowledge of archives management and special collections maintenance. This position is an important liaison to community partners and donors. Candidates must demonstrate experience with or a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities include:

● Outreach to university offices, alumni, and the local community in support of the mission of OU Archives and Special Collections ( ASC ) and University Libraries

● Facilitating the care and management of ASC materials, including but not limited to their accessioning, processing, preservation, storage, and deaccessioning

● Collection development of primary-source donations and acquisitions relating to the history and function of the university

● Arranging, describing, and enhancing the discoverability of ASC collections using ArchivesSpace and other methods

● Developing and communicating policies for both ASC and the management of University records

● Planning and facilitating instruction using archival collections

● Leading the planning, coordination, and maintenance of ASC exhibits, both physical and online

● Participating in the library's faculty liaison program in support of other university academic units

● Contributing to broader scholarly conversations through publications and presentations

● Participating in library, university, and professional service activities

Minimum Qualifications:

● Master of Library Science degree or equivalent from an ALA -accredited program.

● Experience with archives management
This is a tenure-track faculty position with an eight-month schedule; attainment of tenure is dependent upon job performance, scholarship, and service. Salary will be determined by credentials and experience. Oakland University offers excellent fringe benefits including TIAA / CREF retirement plans.

Special Instructions to Applicants::

Please upload a letter of application, a detailed curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and a diversity statement that describes your interest or efforts in furthering diversity and inclusion, e.g., through mentoring, pedagogy, activism, faculty recruitment/retention, or research on issues related to diversity and social inequality. Contact information for references will be requested in the Professional References section of the application and a link provided through which references can submit letters. Review of applications will begin on January 28, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries should be addressed to Helen Levenson, Archives and Special Collections Librarian Search Committee Chair, hlevenson@oakland.edu.

About Oakland University

Oakland University is a nationally recognized doctoral university of high research activity located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University has 142 bachelor’s degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing. As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan, Oakland University is committed to building ongoing and collaborative relationships with the surrounding communities. Community and civic engagement enhances the lives of our students and has a positive impact on our broader community.

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