Barron Hilton Archivist for Flight and Space Exploration and Clinical Assistant Professor
Purdue University

Location: West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
Compensation: The minimum salary is $75,000. Salary commensurate with experience in the context of Purdue University's salary structure.


Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies, the recipient of the 2015 Award for Excellence in University Libraries from the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), is at the forefront of academic librarianship, redefining the role of the academic research library in learning, discovery, and engagement activities of Purdue University. Libraries faculty and staff are deeply involved in information literacy instruction and instructional design, development of new learning and lab spaces, scholarly communication, data management, and global outreach. Libraries faculty have expanded their collaborative endeavors with faculty across the university in integrating information literacy into the core curriculum.
Description and Duties    

The Purdue University Libraries seek an experienced archivist to lead and grow the Barron Hilton Flight and Space Exploration Archives. The Hilton Archivist is a member of the Archives and Special Collections Division. The person in this role is responsible for managing the acquisitions, processing, arrangement, description, preservation, outreach, and promotion of collections relating to flight and space history. This is an endowed, non-tenure track, clinical faculty position to be hired at the assistant or associate professor level, depending on experience.  At Purdue, clinical faculty positions focus primarily on learning/teaching as demonstrated through librarianship, which includes archival expertise/practice and information literacy skill building. Archivists teach as guest lecturers, they may teach or co-teach for-credit courses, and they may publish research articles in their discipline. Purdue archivists have specialized knowledge in the collection areas for which they are responsible, which informs their teaching, research, and engagement.

Qualifications    

• Master's degree in Library and/or Information Science (ALA accredited or equivalent) with completion of graduate coursework in archives. Minimum of 3 years' experience processing archival collections.
• Knowledge of archival theory, trends, and best practices including archival descriptive standards.
• Experience creating DACS-compliant finding aids.
• Experience working with donors. Familiarity with best practices in archives preservation and security.
• Familiarity with best practices for processing born digital collection materials.
• Experience, or interest in, providing instruction and presentations to diverse audiences of students, scholars, and the public.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment and on a variety of projects simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse, welcoming, and inclusive environment.

How to Apply: Applications need to be submitted to this https://careers.purdue.edu/job-invite/26225/ and need to include the following:

• Cover letter addressing your interest in this position and how you meet the qualifications;
• Complete curriculum vitae;
• Statement of teaching philosophy;
• Names and contact details of three references.

Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort including discovery, instruction, and engagement. Candidates should address in their cover letter their experiences, current interests or activities, and/or future goals to promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion.

Purdue University's Libraries and School of Information Studies is committed to free and open inquiry in all matters. Candidates are encouraged to address in their cover letter how they are prepared to contribute to a climate that values free inquiry and academic freedom.

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Application Webpage (URL): https://careers.purdue.edu/job/West-Lafayette-Barron-Hilton-Archivist-for-Flight-and-Space-Exploration-and-Clinical-Assistant-Professor-IN-47906/1035730600/

Application Deadline: Open until filled