St. John’s University

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Division of Library and Information Science and Departments of History and Fine Arts

 

Tenure Track Faculty Member – Multidisciplinary Program in Public History and Museum and Archival Studies (PHMAS)

 

St. John’s University seeks an accomplished fulltime faculty member with significant experience across a number of fields to exercise leadership in a new interdisciplinary initiative in Public History and Museum and Archival Studies (PHMAS). This person will be responsible for overseeing a concentration in Archival Studies in an ALA accredited MLS program, directing a Master of Arts program in Public History, and providing support where possible for a Master of Arts program in Museum Studies. Rank as Assistant, Associate or Full Professor depends on qualifications.

The University:

St. John’s University is located in New York City, site of one of the most important concentrations of archives and museums in the world. It enrolls over 20,000 students, hailing from 44 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the US Virgin Islands and 122 foreign countries.

The Position:

The position is designed as a joint appointment depending upon qualifications in any or all of the participating departments of Library and Information Science, History, and Fine Arts, which form part of St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. In addition to teaching, research and coordinating the learning experiences, the successful candidate will be responsible for student recruitment and serve as the lead faculty member of the MLS-Archives Concentration and MA in Public History programs. 

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate must possess:

• An earned doctorate in archival studies, library and information science, history, museum studies, or a related field;
• Record or potential for distinguished graduate teaching and service directly related to archival studies; and
• Experience as an archivist, public historian, and/or museum administrator.

Application Procedures:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications received by March 1, 2010 are assured full consideration. Complete application materials include a letter of interest that outlines qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references. Mail to

 

Jeffery E. Olson

Chair of the Committee on Public History and Museum and Archival Studies (PHMAS)

St. Augustine Hall 408A

St. John’s University

Queens, NY 11439

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There will be interviews at ALISE in Boston next week.