Assistant Archivist - Sousa Archives and Center for American Music - University Archives
University of Illinois

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Assistant Archivist, Sousa Archives and Center for American Music

Clinical Assistant Professor, University Archives

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Library

Position Available: This position is available as soon as possible and eligible for a hybrid work schedule; for more information, consult the Library's Guidelines and Workflows . This is a regular, 100%, twelve-month, specialized faculty appointment, in the University Library. Clinical faculty are primarily engaged in librarianship and do so from the perspective of a practitioner.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Statement: The University Library of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign values diversity of thought, perspective, experience, and people, and is actively committed to a culture of inclusion and respect. We are dedicated to the practices of social justice, diversity, and equality, and we strive to overcome historical and divisive biases in our society and embrace diverse points of view as assets to the fabric of our community. All positions will be called on to contribute to building this environment in the Library and throughout the campus community, and we encourage candidates who share these values to apply. Additional information can be found on the Library's DEIA webpage: https://www.library.illinois.edu/geninfo/deia/ .

The Library of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is central to the intellectual life of the university. By providing and stewarding collections and content that comprise a record of human knowledge and by offering a wide array of services, it enhances the university's activities in creating knowledge, preparing students for lives of impact, and addressing critical societal needs.

The University Archives, a unit within the University Library, seeks a dynamic and engaging applicant to fill a non-tenure track Clinical Assistant Professor position in the renowned Sousa Archives and Center for American Music.

Reporting to the University Archivist and Head of Archival Programs, the successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Director of the Sousa Archives and Center for American Music in all aspects of the Center's operations. They will be expected to have a high-level knowledge of music theory, a foundational understanding of the history of American music performance practices and have demonstrated success with archival instruction and public engagement programming including the development of dynamic exhibitions both in-person and online.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to the Center's selection, appraisal, and acquisition of new collections and creating and maintaining donor relationships.
• Collaboratively and independently develops processing plans and oversees the arrangement and description of archival records, manuscripts, and artifacts related to music and fine arts.
• Provides research, instruction, and reference services related to the Center's collections to the campus and local community, and researchers from across the country and world.
• Participates in outreach and public engagement programming, including exhibitions, coordinating performances, and tours.
• Works collaboratively and coordinates with University Library units in the digitization, preservation, and conservation of archival records, manuscripts, and artifacts.
• Provides supervision of the Center's student and hourly employees, as needed.
• Engages in professional service and research activities at an appropriate level for clinical faculty in the University of Illinois Library.

Required Qualifications:

• ALA-accredited Master's degree in library/information science; or PhD in music history, ethnomusicology or related discipline from an accredited academic program.
• Two years of experience working in an archival setting appraising, arranging, describing, and providing reference access to archival materials related to music or fine arts.
• Experience working with both traditional and graphically notated music scores and parts.
• Familiarity with current archives collection management systems such as Archon or ArchivesSpace.
• Familiarity with DACS (Describing Archives Content Standard) and/or EAD (Encoded Archival Description).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to work independently and in team environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with public engagement programming.
• Experience with instruction and creating exhibitions with archival materials and artifacts.
• Experience conducting scholarly research using primary source records or artifacts.
• Experience with digitization processes and the management of digital content using archival workflows.
• Familiarity with preservation and/or conservation practices for libraries, archives, and museums.
• Degree in music, musicology, ethnomusicology, or related performing arts discipline.
• Record of participation in relevant professional organizations and/or continuing education.

Environment: The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library is a leader in the delivery of user services, and active programs in information, instructional, access, and scholarly services that help the Library to maintain its place at the intellectual heart of the campus. The Library also holds one of the preeminent research collections in the world, encompassing more than 13 million volumes and a total of more than 23 million items. The Library is committed to maintaining the strongest collections and service programs possible, and to engaging in research, development, and scholarly practice - all of which support the University's missions of teaching, research, and public engagement. The Library employs approximately 90 faculty members, and more than 300 academic professionals, staff, and graduate assistants. For more information, see: http://www.library.illinois.edu/ .

The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music (SACAM) acquires and preserves significant archival records and historical artifacts in multiple media formats that document America's local and national music history and culture. SACAM arranges, describes, and makes its collections accessible in support of scholarship and publication, exhibitions, documentary productions, public engagement programs, and instruction for university, public school, and community organizations throughout Central Illinois. It provides expert advice on accepted archival and museum practices and standards to university colleagues, scholars, and the general public. The Sousa Archives also actively pursues alliances inside and outside the university community and, where necessary, financial support. For more information, see: https://www.library.illinois.edu/sousa.

Salary and Rank: This is a bargained position and as such the salary is driven by the NTFC Agreement and is commensurate with credentials and experience. The wage for this position is $73.333.33.The University of Illinois Library is committed to competitive salaries and attending to equity in compensation within the organization. The successful candidate will join the University Library as a Clinical Assistant Professor

Terms of Appointment: Twelve-month appointment; 24 annual vacation days; 12 annual paid holidays; 12 annual sick-leave days (cumulative), plus an additional 13 sick-leave days (non-cumulative) available, if needed, each year; health insurance requiring a small co-payment is provided to employee (with the option to purchase coverage for spouse and dependents); required participation in State Universities Retirement System (SURS) (8% of annual salary is withheld and is refundable upon termination), with several options for participation in additional retirement plans; newly-hired employees are covered by the Medicare portion of Social Security and are subject to its deduction.

Campus and Community: The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a comprehensive and major public land-grant university (Doctoral/Research University-Extensive) that is ranked among the best in the world. Chartered in 1867, it provides undergraduate and graduate education in more than 150 fields of study, conducts theoretical and applied research, and provides public service to the state and the nation. It employs 2,765 faculty members who serve 33,000 undergraduates and 15,000 graduate and professional students. More information about the campus is available at www.illinois.edu .

The University is located in the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana, which have a combined population of 126,638 and are situated about 140 miles south of Chicago, 125 miles west of Indianapolis, and 180 northeast of St. Louis. The University and its surrounding communities offer a cultural and recreational environment ideally suited to the work of a major research institution. For more information about the community, visit: https://illinois.edu or https://www.champaigncounty.org .

Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. To ensure full consideration, all required application materials must be received by 6:00pm (CST) on October 25, 2024. Please create your candidate profile, upload a cover letter, your curriculum vitae, and the names and email addresses of four professional references by the close date. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered.

For further information about this specific position please contact Aneitre Johnson at atjohnsn@illinois.edu or 217-265-0244. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1027045
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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