Responsibilities include:

• To be present at Hagley on average two days per week, including attending and assisting as assigned at the Center’s author talks, seminars, conference, and brown bags.
• Conduct research interviews with visiting scholars that will be included in the Center’s Stories from the Stacks program.
• Obtain and edit blog articles from visiting scholars that will appear inHagley’s Research and Collection News.
• Prepare promotional materials for the Center to post on Hagley’s web page and manage social media for the Center.
• Network with resident scholars at Hagley and enhance Hagley’s scholarly community.
• Engage in and share personal scholarship while at Hagley.

Compensation:

• $24,000 for eleven months of work in a twelve month period
• Private office and computer accessible during Hagley’s regular business hours
• Status as funded scholar, providing use of Hagley mail, Internet, interlibrary loan, etc.
• $1,500 for travel to scholarly events or for personal research.
• No healthcare or other benefits provided

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in history or related discipline; ABD status or above preferred
• Research interests relevant to Hagley’s collections
• Experience with programming and/or event coordination
• Knowledge of social media, spreadsheets, and web page software
• Well-organized and self-motivated

Application Procedure

Send a letter and c.v. to Roger Horowitz, Director, Center for the History of Business, Technology and Society, Hagley Museum and Library,rhorowitz@Hagley.org. The letter should address the following: the applicant’s research interests, programming experience, and social media experience. Applications should be sent as soon as possible and will be accepted until the position is filled.