Instruction and Outreach Archivist (Archivist I/II) 1 FTE, term position
The Walter P. Reuther Library of Wayne State University seeks creative, curious, and service-oriented applicants for the full-time, two-year term position of Instruction and Outreach Archivist.
Reporting to the Reuther Library Director, the position will lead instruction and outreach activities that engage constituent communities and promote the use and development of archival collections. The successful candidate will also work closely with peer Archivists, Librarians, and University staff and faculty to incorporate primary sources into classroom instruction and present coordinated, comprehensive information literacy instruction to targeted student communities. This two-year role will be provided with dedicated peer mentoring to aid in onboarding, development of pedagogical and research support skills, and familiarity with the Reuther archival collections.
The position is a 1.0 FTE, regular, 12-month, benefits-eligible appointment as Academic Staff, and an AAUP-AFT represented position with eligibility for promotion. The successful candidate will be hired at the rank of Archivist I or II with a salary range from $55,000-65,000 according to qualifications and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, employee/dependent life and long-term disability insurance, retirement savings plans, tuition assistance, wellness program, and generous paid time off. This is a majority in-person position based at the Walter P. Reuther Library. This two-year appointment is contingent on ongoing funding.
The Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs is the largest labor archives in North America, and is home to the collections of numerous unions and labor- related organizations, as well as those documenting the political and community life of urban and metropolitan Detroit, the civil rights movement in Michigan and nationally, and women's struggles in the workplace. The Reuther Library is also home of the Wayne State University Archives, established by the Board of Governors in 1958 in recognition of the importance and permanent value of the University's official files, records, and documents. Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered an enriching, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity, and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society. WSU strongly encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
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Prepare and lead archival instruction for the Reuther Library, including collaborating with faculty on course-aligned archival instruction and learning outcomes
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Conduct outreach to promote Reuther Library collections and services to Wayne State faculty, students, and staff as well as the Detroit community and the general public
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Conduct Reuther Library tours
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Collaborate with Library and University staff to create comprehensive instructional programs for students to promote information (including primary source) literacy