Job Description

St. Mary's College of Maryland, a public liberal arts college, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track College Archivist position. The Library seeks an enthusiastic and creative archivist to manage all aspects of the College Archives. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced archivist able to work independently as a ‘lone arranger.’ The successful candidate must have strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills, and be able to effectively collaborate with colleagues.

As the liaison for History and Museum Studies programs, the archivist develops the Library’s collections in these subject areas, provides research support, and collaborates with teaching faculty to incorporate information literacy skills and concepts into departmental curriculum. The archivist will also collaborate with Research & Instruction Librarian colleagues to teach information literacy sessions in the First Year Seminars (a required course for all new St. Mary’s students), and provide general research and reference assistance.

As full-time, tenure track faculty the archivist is expected to be a committed member of the Library department, engage in scholarship, participate in faculty governance, service to the college, and student advising as outlined in the Faculty Bylaws. As a small, supportive, undergraduate-focused liberal arts environment the Library is committed to providing professional development and mentorship.

The Library values culturally responsive and critical librarianship and seeks to create a community of practice that supports students from historically underrepresented and marginalized groups to increase student belonging and reduce equity gaps in student performance.

Essential duties include:

• Manage all aspects of the College Archives including budget, facility, student interns/employees, and policies and procedures

• Collect, organize, describe, and preserve archival material and collections in all formats
• Maintain and increase online access to archival collections
• Develop records management policies (including for electronic records)
• Develop displays and exhibits related to the College Archives
• Represent the College Archives on local, regional, and national levels
• Communicate regularly with donors and potential donors of historical collections
• Provide special support to the alumni and advancement offices
• Provide general reference support and specialized research assistance related to the access
• and use of the College Archives, genealogy, primary sources, and oral history
• Provide specialized information literacy instruction related to oral history, genealogy, and
• primary sources
• Build and manage diverse library collections to support student learning

Required qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school OR equivalent accredited degree with formal training in archival theory and practice
• At least 2 years’ experience working in an archive of any kind
• Knowledge of digitization standards and tools
• Dedicated to positively engaging with undergraduate students
• Interest in information literacy education and teaching
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to lift up to thirty (30) pounds

An interest in attracting and retaining students from underrepresented groups is desirable.
Any combination of acceptable education and experience, which has provided the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position, may be considered. Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
The annual salary range is $72k - $77k, depending on qualifications and experience.

This 12-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty position is anticipated to begin July 1, 2025.

Non-sectarian since its founding, St. Mary's College of Maryland, a public Carnegie Baccalaureate, Arts and Sciences institution located in St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C., has been designated as Maryland's public honors college. With selective admissions policies, academically talented students, and a rigorous curriculum, we offer a small college experience similar to that found at exceptional private colleges. St. Mary’s faculty benefit from a comprehensive program of support for scholarship, research, travel, and curriculum development, including course releases for pre-tenure faculty and leaves for tenured faculty. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and by our proximity to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.

St. Mary’s College (www.smcm.edu embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission. We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity.  Application materials should include a cover letter addressing how they will support and contribute to the Library’s values of cultural responsiveness and critical librarianship, curriculum vitae (including e-mail address), and contact information for three references.  Applications are being accepted online at: . Questions may be directed to: Amanda VerMeulen at 240-895-4267.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Visit our website: www.smcm.edu/hr

Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

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