Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador's Folklore and Language Archive (MUNFLA), St. John's, NL

Location: St. John's, NL
Compensation: $50,000 per annum

The Memorial University of Newfoundland Folklore and Language Archive (MUNFLA), like the Department of Folklore, was established in 1968 by Dr. Herbert Halpert; both were borne of the Department of English.

Today, MUNFLA is an integral part of the teaching and research activities of the Department of Folklore at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The Archive has become a remarkable resource based on the contributions of students, faculty, staff, and other researchers from the past 50+ years.

MUNFLA's main mandate is to facilitate research on Newfoundland and Labrador culture and to archive such material in order to make a permanent record for future generations. The Archive also provides experiential learning opportunities. Students are encouraged to discover its value through work as archival assistants, and by conducting their own research with its materials.

The use of MUNFLA is not, however, limited to only the Memorial University community. The Archive is also open to the general public. Many have availed of MUNFLA's holdings to aid in personal research for family history, song composition, book writing, and more.

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Description and Duties    

Duration: 1 year, possible extension.

Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador's Folklore and Language Archive (MUNFLA) is offering a postdoctoral fellowship for a Community Engaged Research Specialist. The fellow will work closely with MUNFLA staff and the Folklore Archive Committee, under the direction of Dr. Kelley Totten, to assist in the restructuring and development of collections policies, new program initiatives, grant writing, and archival research.

We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow with expertise and/or interest in the following:

• Archival/Collections-based research
• Archival/Collections-based management
• Indigenization/Decolonization Practices in Archives/Collections
• Community Engaged Research and Public Programming
• Grant Writing

Qualifications:

PhD in Folklore, Library/Archive/Museum Studies, Ethnomusicology, Cultural Anthropology, or related field.

Experience working in ethnographic archives/museum collections and/or grant writing strongly preferred.

Additional Information    

Anticipated Start Date: August 19, 2024

How to Apply    

Please send a letter of interest, CV, and contact information for 3 references to Susan Flynn by Monday, April 22, 2024.

For questions or more details, please contact Dr. Kelley Totten

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Application Deadline: April 22, 2024
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