The Ohio State University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the tenure-track faculty position of Public Policy Archivist to join a dynamic, responsive, and high-impact archival program, which strongly supports teaching and research at the university. The Public Policy Archivist leads engagement and teaching efforts with archival collections in public policy to advance discovery and learning. The Public Policy Archivist is responsible for promoting archival holdings through outreach, instruction, collection development, research and reference services, and cultivating partnerships that connect the Libraries' expertise, resources, and services with the varying needs of a diverse constituency. The Public Policy Archivist will work collaboratively with the Librarian for History, Public Affairs, and Philosophy to provide liaison support to the faculty and students of the John Glenn College of Public Affairs. The Public Policy Archivist is a crucial partner in the development and provision of teaching and research programs in public policy, governmental affairs, and related subjects. Working with the university's Office of Government Affairs, the Public Policy Archivist will advise members of the Ohio delegation to the U.S. Congress on access and preservation of their records.
The Archives at the Libraries is home to the Ohio Congressional Archives (OCA), founded with the acquisition of the papers of Senator John Glenn. Faculty, students, and an international community regularly utilize the OCA collections to create new knowledge and for education and scholarship.
For a complete job description, please visit: Public Policy Archivist
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received by March 31, 2019. Please send cover letter, CV, references, and salary requirements to Brittany Steingass at steingass.14@osu.edu. Please include "Public Policy Archivist" in the subject field.
For any questions, contact Tamar Chute, Head of Archives and University Archivist, at chute.6@osu.edu
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Tamar Chute
University Archivist
The Ohio State University
Columbus OH
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