Tenure Track Instructor/Assistant Professor University Archivist & Special Collections Librarian

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Millersville University Library welcomes applications for a collaborative, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor to serve as University Archivist & Special Collection Librarian beginning August 2022 . The candidate should be familiar with current trends in Archives and Special Collections, with an emphasis on keeping up-to-date with latest developments. Most important, this position requires the ability to adapt these trends to Millersville’s local context. This 9-month tenure track faculty position (instructor/assistant professor rank, depending on qualifications) will provide leadership for Millersville University Archives and Special Collections, scholarship and service to the university and community. Some summer work may be expected and if offered, will be compensated via an additional summer contract.

Appointment at Assistant rank requires a Master’s degree plus ten additional hours of graduate credit. Assistant rank and an additional ten hours (i.e., twenty hours total) toward a second master’s degree by the beginning of the fifth year are required for eligibility to apply for tenure, in addition to demonstrated progress in professional responsibilities, scholarly growth, and service appropriate to the rank.

A complete application comprises the following:

• A cover letter summarizing how the applicant’s education and experience match the required qualifications of the position.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Copies of registrar-issued unofficial transcripts for all degrees conferred and in progress (the successful candidate will be required to provide registrar-issued official transcripts from the issuing institution(s) directly to the Provost’s Office by the start date).
• Three current letters of reference, (applicant to submit names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of individuals who will be contacted to upload current letters of reference directly to a confidential website). ( These must include at least two current letters of recommendation attesting to recent teaching effectiveness ).

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application materials far enough in advance of the closing date to allow time for their references to respond. If you choose to provide additional documentation, please upload these items as optional documents.

Please do not link your application to the position until you have uploaded all of the required documents and any optional documents you want to provide. You will not be able to change the materials submitted or upload any new additional materials, after the application process has been completed and you receive a confirmation number.

Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University of Pennsylvania is one of the 14 public universities of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. Our pillars of distinction include exceptionally strong student-faculty relationships, numerous programs of distinction, a beautiful campus and vibrant location, and successful job placement for our students. Our students’ success, both inside and outside of the classroom, is our highest priority, and we provide numerous opportunities to facilitate their academic, personal, and social growth and development. Almost 70 baccalaureate programs are available for our 6,600 students to find their path. Several of our programs are multidisciplinary in nature, combining science, technology, and art to create a more progressive degree. One thousand graduate students enroll in 21 master’s and three doctoral programs. Our faculty are highly respected in their fields and dedicated to the success of students in the classroom, research labs, and in campus life. Over 66,000 alumni live in all 50 states and in 72 countries around the world. We seek individuals who embrace and value our EPPIIC values of exploration, public mission, professionalism, inclusion, integrity, and compassion.

At Millersville University we are committed to fostering a learning and working environment that promotes the intersectionality of diversity to foster a climate of inclusion. Employing our EPPIIC values and the principles of Inclusive Excellence, we hold that an inclusive community is a core value that is an essential part of the foundation for our learning and working environment. Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications

• Two or more years of recent experience working in an archive and/or library special collections.
• Knowledge and application of current trends and developments in archives and records management.
• Experience working with original archival and special collections materials such as manuscripts, rare books, oral histories, documents, photographs, audio, film, maps, blueprints, and artifacts.
• Experience with and commitment to teaching and student learning, either in a library or other setting.
• Experience with archival processing and creation of finding aids.
• Experience coordinating digitization projects within archival settings.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Leadership experience on collaborative and project-oriented teams, including experience establishing productive partnerships.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Professional initiative and flexibility.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in terms of teaching and collecting practices.
• Proof of MLS or equivalent from an American Library Association ( ALA ) accredited institution or international degree from a program recognized by ALA .
• Successful interview.
• Successful teaching demonstration
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Second Master’s degree or ABD in related field.
• Familiarity with cataloging/metadata standards for archives and digital repositories.
• Experience managing digital objects.
• Experience using of Archives-related tools: (for example, Aeon, Omeka, ArchivesSpace, Archive-It, OHMS ([for oral history]), CONTENTdm, TIND, or other digital repository software.
• Experience with digitization of primary source materials in a variety of formats such as manuscripts, rare books, photographs, audio, and video.
• Experience writing grants.
• Experience working with oral history collections.
• Experience in providing reference service/research assistance in multiple formats.
• Experience in a college or university library.