| Position Title | University Archivist |
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| Tenure Status | Tenure Track |
| Provide Rank | Assistant/Associate Professor |
| Position Number | 025691 |
| Department | Library-Special Collections - 275010 |
| Working Location (City, State) | Boone, NC |
Position Summary Information
| Minimum Qualifications |
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| Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required) | Demonstrated knowledge of archival appraisal, arrangement, description, and ethics in archives and records management is desired in addition to one or more of the following:
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| License/Certification Required | N/A |
| Description of the Department or Unit | The Appalachian State University Libraries consist of the Carol Grotnes Belk Library and Information Commons, the Nicholas Erneston Music Library, and the new Hickory Campus Library and Information Commons. Employing over 80 faculty and staff, the Libraries are an essential campus teaching and research partner inspiring and guiding all who pursue knowledge. We provide rich print and electronic collections, study spaces, technology resources, and other outstanding services to support the success of our students, faculty, and staff. The Libraries are actively engaged with the campus and local communities on a number of exciting projects and participate in several library consortia, including the Western North Carolina Library Network (WNCLN), NC LIVE, and Carolina Consortia. We work in a collegial and collaborative environment and offer strong support for professional development. Additional information about the Libraries, the University, and the surrounding area may be found at http://www.appstate.edu, https://library.appstate.edu/about, and https://hr.appstate.edu/hr-services/employment. |
| Essential Duties and Responsibilities | About the University Archives and This Position The purpose of the University Archives is to collect, describe, preserve, and make accessible the records of Appalachian State University that are determined to have historical and/or informational value from its founding to the present; regardless of format. The University Archives administers the University’s records management program and oversees the University Records Center. This position leads all efforts in the acquisition, arrangement, description, preservation, and management of records and associated materials that document the University’s history, organization, policies, and activities. Core Position Responsibilities Collection Management
Research Assistance, Outreach, and Public Services
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| Type of Position | Full Time Position |
| Appointment Type | 1.0 |
| Number Of Months Per Year | 12 |
| Physical Demands of Position | Typical physical demands of professional library faculty position at a university, with extended hours on the computer. |
| Description of University | Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors. |
Posting Details Information
| Proposed Date of Hire | 11/01/2024 |
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| Suggested Salary Range | $54,000-58,000 Assistant Professor; $70,000-80,000 for Associate Professor. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. |
| ABD Consideration: | N/A - ABD is not applicable for this position. See Minimum Qualifications. |
| ABD Description | ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate’s salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year. No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Applicant must submit
We invite all applicants for employment with Appalachian State University to complete our voluntary Affirmative Action data collection survey. This brief survey can be accessed at https://appstate.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bvFuP3vj6gEUvHf. Please note this position is based on student enrollment and subject to available university funding. |
| UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires | The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution. |
| Posting Date | 07/29/2024 |
| Closing Date | 08/31/2024 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Evaluation of Applications Begins | 08/01/2024 |
| Search Chair Name | Breanne Crumpton, Rebecca Shaw |
| Search Chair Email | crumptonbe@appstate.edu, shawrr@appstate.edu |
| Quick Link | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/46869 |
| Posting Number | FA00435P |
