Public Historian

JOB SUMMARY:

The Public Historian will be responsible for research in support of and collaboration with the African American Burial Ground, Andrew P. Calhoun Family Plot and Woodland Cemetery Historic Preservation Project team and coordinating and developing public programming for the initiative. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

50% - Essential - In collaboration with the research team, engages in archival and primary source research and in oral history research, in conjunction with the ongoing research needs and public history initiatives for the cemetery project. Establishes priorities and maintain project deadlines for successful completion.

15% - Essential - Edits the cemetery project's monthly newsletter. Coordinates with project team to aid efforts in community engagement, including conducting research and creating content for digital and other print media such as the project website, brochures, and social media sites. Coordinates with personnel affiliated or associated with the research component of the project, such as postdoctoral fellows, undergraduate/ graduate students, interns, and volunteers. Serves as a cemetery tour guide as needed. Speaks to public and private groups to promote interest in the cemetery project.

25% - Essential - Coordinates the annual conference and assists with organizing colloquia and workshops. Assists with planning, developing, and enacting a variety of educational programs for various stakeholders, including Clemson students, faculty, staff, as well as local communities and organizations. Collaborates with local groups and organizations to create and implement mutually beneficial public programming, as well as strengthen the cemetery project's partnerships with local communities to better serve key stakeholders.

10% - Essential - Maintains scholarly affiliations and activities and engages in the activities of various professional organizations to ensure solidity of networks, and best professional practices, benchmarking against peer institutions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education - Doctoral / Professional Degree in Public History, History, or related field in the Humanities

Experience - 2 years of post-doctoral research experience in African American History or related field in the practice of public history

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Education - Doctoral / Professional Degree with a focus on African American history, Diaspora studies

Experience - 3 years experience working with university history projects focused on minoritized communities of color.

Responsibilities

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations

Supervisory Responsibilities

No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.

Budgetary Responsibilities

No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Stand for prolonged period

Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

Recognize or inspect visually

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to heat or cold

Wet or humid

Overnight Travel

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hrs: 37.5

Compensation Information

Anticipated Hiring Range ($45,500.00 - $63,000.00)

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

Essential Personnel Level

Normal Operations

Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

July 26, 2024

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:

Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email [email protected] upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.