Johns Hopkins University Hiring for Historian and Education Coordinator at Baltimore, MD Full Time

Hopkins Retrospective is a research and outreach initiative launched in 2013 by the Office of the President at Johns Hopkins University and supervised by the Johns Hopkins Sheridan Libraries that aims to better understand the history of the University and weave that history into the present-day university experience. We are seeking a Historian and Education Coordinator (Archivist) who assists the Hopkins Retrospective Program Manager in several ways and will establish a dynamic public history team within the University Archives. Components critical to the program’s success include robust archival research, mentorship for student fellows, development of programming (online and in-person events), diversifying oral histories, and creating interpretive signage and exhibits across our campuses. The initiative is also actively engaged in an effort to reexamine the history of Johns Hopkins, the founder and his family’s ties to slavery and is focused on providing support for several research projects related to racism and discrimination within the institution’s history.

The Historian and Education Coordinator plays a key role in conducting archival research to provide interpretation, contextualization of historic records, and making thorough and thoughtful recommendations for 3 specific initiatives:

University’s Name Review Board: https://hub.jhu.edu/2021/04/06/naming-committee-draft-guidelines /

Diverse Names and Narratives Project: https://provost.jhu.edu/about/diverse-names-and-narratives-task-force/

Reexamining Hopkins History: https://retrospective.jhu.edu/our-initiatives/reexamining-hopkins-history

The Coordinator will also provide mentorship and guidance for research fellows (undergraduate and graduate students, some of whom will be working with the Museums & Society Program or the Special Collections Department). This individual should also be prepared to use research findings to advise and consult on Hopkins Retrospective exhibitions and interpretive signage projects, as well as be interested in developing creative ways to present content to audiences.

The position will report to the Hopkins Retrospective Program Manager. Sponsored by the Office of the President, the position will work within Sheridan Libraries and work will be performed in coordination with the University Archives team. More information about Hopkins Retrospective can be found at http://retrospective.jhu.edu/ . Applicants are also invited to browse Hopkins Retrospective ‘s social media pages https://twitter.com/hopkinsretro , https://www.instagram.com/hopkins_retro/ and https://www.facebook.com/hopkinsretro .

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
Present summaries of research findings in creative ways to a variety of audiences, including but not limited to the Hopkins Retro Program Manager, University leadership, students, faculty, staff, and the Baltimore community (materials could include reports, presentations, exhibits, web content)

Coordinate and facilitate research fellowships for students with a spirit of mentorship and fostering effective communication

Support the Hopkins Retro Program Manager and Processing and Research Archivist in identifying and pursuing areas of archival research related to the University’s founder, Johns Hopkins, and the Hopkins family, broadening our understanding of their relationship with the institution of slavery

Conduct historical research in support of the Name Review Board, the Diverse Names and Narratives Project, and Reexamining Hopkins History, providing relevant documentation, contextualization, and recommendations

Advise and support researchers both at and outside Johns Hopkins University who are also engaged in reexamining Hopkins history

Support the Processing and Research Archivist to help enhance the description of and access to university records

Collaborate with Digital Content and Events Outreach Coordinator and Hopkins Retro Program Manager on content for social media and website

Conceive and propose additional educational opportunities for students related to Reexamining Hopkins History, the Name Review Board, and the Diverse Names and Narratives Project

Minimum Qualifications (Mandatory):
Master’s Degree in Public History or a related field, or Ph.D. in History, Historical Studies or related fields

2-3 years professional experience in an archives library, in public history, community outreach, working as a historian, researcher, or educator

Demonstrated experience in using historical methodology

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Willingness to learn from and collaborate with archivists and curators

Interest in developing leadership skills as a mentor and facilitator for fellows, and being accessible for support of student research

Resolute commitment to unearthing and sharing Hopkins history in meaningful ways

Commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion through historical methodology, mentorship, and archival practice

Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility, particularly as it applies to time management skills and ability to meet multiple deadlines in an evolving environment

Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate and work effectively within and across organizational and community boundaries with a wide variety of users

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience researching, writing, editing, and preparing exhibitions (online and in person)

Successful record of engaging with diverse public audiences

Demonstrated experience managing or advising interns, volunteers, undergraduate or graduate students

Familiarity conducting research on people and topics of the 19th and 20th centuries, but must have a research skillset that can be applied to more contemporary historical figures

Demonstrated ability to support public and community programming

Classified Title: Archivist

Working Title: Historian and Education Coordinator

Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PC

Starting Salary Range: $51,210 – $70,480 annually (commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8:30am – 5:00pm

Exempt Status: Exempt

Location: Homewood Campus

Department name: Academic Liaison

Personnel area: Libraries

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

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