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From: "Ernest Everett Blevins" <>
Subject: [SUVCW] Fwd: Job and internship postings (5+)
Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:24:00 -0400
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If you notice one of these is for a project on U.S. Grant (#3). While you
might not be looking fora job I thought it would be of interest to the list
about what is going on on him.

Ernie
List Adminstrator

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From: Cathy Stanton/H-Public editor <>
Date: Sep 11, 2007 8:17 PM
Subject: Job and internship postings (5+)
To:

1) Internships, Historical Electronics Museum (Linthicum, Maryland)
2) Assistant/Associate Professor of History (Public History/Historic
Preservation/African American History or Studies), Francis Marion
University (Florence, South Carolina, U.S.)
3) Associate Documentary Editor, Ulysses S. Grant Association,
Southern Illinois University Carbondale (U.S.)
4) Oral Historian/Vietnam War Era, The Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech
University (Lubbock, Texas, U.S.)
5) 2 Research Scholars, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
(Washington, DC, U.S.)

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1) Internships, Historical Electronics Museum (Linthicum, Maryland)

The Historical Electronics Museum in Linthicum, Maryland seeks energetic
individuals to fill our internships. We are recruiting for the positions
of Education and Outreach Assistant and Collections Assistant
internships for Fall 2007. We seek individuals with an education,
history, museum studies, or related background. Applicants should be
able to work independently and be interested in a museum career. This
part- time internship is unpaid.

Interns will work on a variety of projects, which may include evaluation
of museum programs or exhibitions, community-based or technology-based
programs, conducting tours and other duties as assigned.

Please note the successful applicant must be a U.S. citizen and must
undergo a security background check. Applications should include a cover
letter, CV and 3 references and can be sent via e-mail to:


Vedet R. Coleman, MA
Education and Outreach Director
Historical Electronics Museum
1745 West Nursery Road
Linthicum, Maryland 21090
(410) 765-9617

www.hem-usa.org

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2) Assistant/Associate Professor of History (Public History/Historic
Preservation/African American History or Studies), Francis Marion
University (Florence, South Carolina, U.S.)

(Position #08-01). Francis Marion University, a state supported
institution in northeastern South Carolina, invites applications for a
tenure-track position in U.S. South/Public History to begin in Fall
2008. The successful candidate will teach one-half time in the
Department of History and will work one-half time with the Francis
Marion Trail Commission, established by the South Carolina General
Assembly in 2005, to research and document historic sites related to
the career of General Francis Marion. Applicants should have a
specialization in American South and preparation/experience in public
history and/or Historic Preservation. The successful candidate will
teach upper division courses in American South and both halves of the
U.S. history survey. Preferred subfields are African-American History
and South Carolina History. The teaching load is two courses each
semester. Ph.D. in history required. The Department of History expects
excellence in teaching and a strong commitment to scholarship. Rank and
salary are dependent upon qualifications.

Materials Needed: 1) Letter of interest (referencing position #08-01),
2) curriculum vitae, 3) FMU Faculty Application, 4) copies of
transcripts (official transcripts will be required of the successful
candidate), and 5) three letters of reference.

Send Application Packet to: Dr. Larry E. Nelson, Chair, Search
Committee, in care of Dr. Charlene Wages, Vice President for
Administration, Francis Marion University, PO Box 100547, Florence, SC
29501-0547.

Minorities and Women are strongly encouraged to apply. The above
position will begin August 2008. Screening of position will begin
immediately and will continue until position is filled.

Please visit our website at www.fmarion.edu/about/hr. Faculty
applications can be obtained from this site. Also, visit
http://www.fmarion.edu/about/hrlinks to obtain information about the
State of South Carolina, and other support services for state
employees.

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution

Contact Info:

Dr. Larry E. Nelson, Chair, Search Committee, in care of Dr. Charlene
Wages, Vice President for Administration, Francis Marion University, PO
Box 100547, Florence, SC 29501-0547.

Website: http://www.fmarion.edu/about/hr

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3) Associate Documentary Editor, Ulysses S. Grant Association,
Southern Illinois University Carbondale (U.S.)

Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Library Affairs. This is a
one-year term Administrative/Professional position in the Ulysses S.
Grant Association (appointment is renewable) to begin immediately.
Under the direction of John Y. Simon, Director of the Ulysses S. Grant
Association, the Associate Documentary Editor participates in the
preparation of an edition of The Papers of Ulysses S. Grant. Specific
duties include specialized research in manuscript materials, textual
analysis, and preparation of editorial apparatus. In addition, the
Associate Documentary Editor assists with project management and
participates as assigned in other Grant Association projects. Required
Qualifications: Advanced degree in history; 3 – 5 years experience in
historical research; experience with computers, especially word
processing capabilities; ability to work well under pressure and to
prioritize assignments; excellent oral and written communication
skills; excellent interpersonal skills. Preferred qualification: Ph.D.
in history with experience in historical editing. Salary is competitive
($31,404 minimum). Applications desired by September 14, 2007, but will
be accepted until position is filled. Send a letter of application
stating qualifications and background for this position, a résumé, and
the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses (if
available) of three professional references. References may be
contacted by Morris Library and asked to comment on your experience and
qualifications for this position. All materials should be addressed to:
Sherry Elders, Personnel Coordinator, Library Affairs, Mail Code 6632,
Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 605 Agriculture Drive,
Carbondale, IL 62901. Telephone: 618-453-1458; e-mail:


SIUC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that strives
to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to
increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All
applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive
consideration.


Contact Info:

Sherry Elders, Personnel Coordinator
Library Affairs
Mail Code 6632
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
605 Agriculture Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901
Telephone: 618-453-1458
E-mail:

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4) Oral Historian/Vietnam War Era, The Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech
University (Lubbock, Texas, U.S.)

The Vietnam Archive
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas

JOB TITLE: Assistant Archivist

EXTENDED JOB TITLE: Oral Historian

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Vietnam Archive seeks an oral historian to conduct interviews with
Vietnam War veterans and other relevant participants Reporting to the
head of the oral history project, the Oral Historian will recruit and
coordinate interviews. The Oral Historian maintain records, provide
access to interviews, and conduct outreach activities such as attending
veterans' reunions, professional conferences, educational programs, and
other events. The oral historian will work closely with Archive staff
and faculty in fulfilling their mission to collect and preserve primary
documentation related to all aspects of the Vietnam War Era, to include
military, diplomatic, cultural, and social history.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
MLS from ALA accredited library school, MA in United States History,
or archival certification; broad knowledge of the Vietnam War Era;
knowledge of military terminology; knowledge of oral history
methodology and theory; strong organizational skills; strong oral and
written communication skills; ability to conduct historical research in
both primary and secondary sources; patience and tact in dealing with
sensitive matters; strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to
build successful working relationships with a wide variety of
individuals.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: The position is a 12-month appointment with a
nationally competitive salary. Librarians and archivists have faculty
status and are an integral part of the academic teaching and research
mission of the University. Comprehensive benefits include choice of
retirement programs, including TIAA-CREF; 13 state holidays;
developmental leave opportunities; and no state or local income tax.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

For more information apply online at http://jobs.texastech.edu,
requisition number 74870. TTU is an EEO/AA/ADA Employer. Special
Instructions to Applicants: Please attach cover letter, resume or CV,
and a list of three references with contact information when applying
for this position.

Contact Info:

Mary Saffell, C.A.
Associate Archivist


Website: http://www.vietnam.ttu.edu

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5) 2 Research Scholars, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
(Washington, DC, U.S.)

Vacancy Ann.#: DON-3691-2007-0003

The incumbent will direct the slate of academic programs of the Miles
Lerman Center for the Study of Jewish Resistance, designed to engage
university-based scholars with appropriate training and skills to study
Jewish life prior to, during, and immediately after the Holocaust,
utilizing source material in the Museum's archives and other
repositories. The incumbent will also be responsible for planning and
independently implementing specific assigned research projects that
relate to Jewish life on the eve of, during, and in the years
immediately following the Holocaust and that fulfill the mission and
priority scholarly goals of the Museum.

For the full job announcement, please visit
http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/a9ushmm.asp
Vacancy Ann.#: DON-3691-2007-0002

The incumbent of this position will be responsible for planning and
independently implementing assigned scholarly research projects (e.g.,
scholarly publications and reports) that relate to Jewish life. The
incumbent will be involved in the Museum's Jewish Source Study
Initiative, especially through research and writing related to the
archival source project on Jewish Responses to Persecution, 1933-1946.
The incumbent will also be involved in other applied research projects
as well as in Center activities such as fellow programs, symposia,
seminars and publications.

Contact Info:

Faith Butler
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, S.W.
Attn: Human Resources
Washington, DC 20024
Phone: 202-488-0443
Fax: 202-314-0311
Email:
Website: http://www.ushmm.org

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The public history jobs posted above are excerpted from the weekly
H-Net Job Guide. If you would like to see the listings for all
categories, visit:

http://www.h-net.org/jobs/

You will also receive the Job Guide directly if you subscribe to the
H-Announce list (http://www.h-net.org/~announce/).

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Several new job postings are also being added to the National Council
on Public History website, including:

Curatorial Assistant (Pennsylvania, U.S.)
Museum Educator (Illinois, U.S.)
Fall Internship (Missouri, U.S.)
Coordinator of Visitor Services (Tennessee, U.S.)
Exhibits and Outreach Assistant (Texas, U.S.)
Assistant Curator (Pennsylvania, U.S.)

Visit the NCPH site for more details:

http://www.ncph.org/jobs.html


--
Ernest Everett Blevins, MFA • Blevins Historical Research
110 Evergreen Way • Villa Rica, Georgia 30180
• 770-456-1876

Historic Preservation Consultant -- Historical and Architectural Research --
Genealogical (Family) Research -- Preservation Planning and Documentation --
House History

Member: American Planning Association, New England Historic Genealogical
Society, Sons of the American Revolution, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Sons
of Union Veterans, and member of numerous other lineage and heritage
societies. .


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