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From: Saffell, Mary [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 11:07 AM
To: Archives & Archivists (A&A) List
Subject: [archives] Job Posting: Assistant Archivist (Oral Historian) at
Texas Tech University
Assistant Archivist (Oral Historian)
The Vietnam Center and Archive
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
The Vietnam Center and Archive at Texas Tech University is currently
accepting applications for the position of Assistant Archivist/Oral
Historian. This is a full-time, tenure-track position. Review of
applications will begin Friday, March 21, and will continue until
position is filled.
Preferred Qualifications: Graduate degree in 20th Century U.S. History,
Library Science, or related field; specialization in military history
and the history of the Vietnam War; experience in the theory and
practice of oral history; experience conducting oral history interviews.
The ideal candidate will have both academic and administrative
experience and must be able to work independently on long-term projects,
while at the same time performing an array of short-term tasks in a
collaborative setting. The position requires excellent oral, written,
interpersonal, and organizational skills; broad familiarity with
computer technologies a plus.
Primary Duties: The successful candidate will conduct in-depth oral
history interviews with individuals involved in various aspects of the
Vietnam War and the Vietnam War Era. He/she must possess the ability to
deal tactfully with individuals, especially as concerns sensitive
issues. The successful candidate will conduct background research in
both primary and secondary sources in pursuance of quality oral history
interviews, and will be responsible for electronic record-keeping.
Other Duties: Conduct outreach and awareness initiatives requiring
travel to veterans' reunions; conduct periodic oral history workshops
with interested groups; as necessary assist in various activities within
the Vietnam Center and Archive in pursuance of its larger mission.
To Apply: Candidates must complete the on-line application at
https://jobs.texastech.edu (Requisition number: 76189)
Paper applications can not be accepted. Also, please visit
www.vietnam.ttu.edu to learn more about the position and the Vietnam
Center and Archive.
Mary McLain Saffell, C.A.
Associate Director, Archivist
The Vietnam Center and Archive
Texas Tech University
Special Collections Library, Room 108
Lubbock, Texas 79409-1041
Office: 806-742-9010
Fax: 806-742-0496
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Website: www.vietnam.ttu.edu
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