Research Assistant for Black Mountain College Project
The New School
Position Information Position Information Position Availability: Position Title: Research Assistant for Black Mountain College Project Requisition Number: 0406073474 Location New York City Position Type: Student Department: Provost/Provost's Office Responsibilities: Dr. Jennifer Schlueter, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, seeks a detail-oriented, dedicated, and reliable research assistant to provide research support for an ongoing project from September through November 2024. This project engages with the history of Black Mountain College, with a particular focus on explanations for the erasure of a key founding figure from its story. Work will center on tracking down traces of this figure in to-be-determined archives, as well as the creation of a comprehensive bibliography of relevant material.
The position will be hybrid, with periodic meetings with Dr. Schlueter and most research tasks occurring remotely. The scope of work is a maximum of 60 hours total.
The New School is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and particularly seeks applications from members of underrepresented groups, as well as candidates who share this commitment.
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between SENS-UAW and the University.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Tracking down traces of this figure in to-be-determined archives Creation of a comprehensive bibliography of secondary sources Organizing and annotating select primary source material
WORK MODEHybrid
HOURLY RATEHourly rate: $30.16/hour for a maximum of 60 hours total Minimum Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Masters student or advanced undergraduate standing Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within mutually agreed timeframes Facility with and tenacity in library research techniques Preferred Qualifications: PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrated skill in archival research Training in historiography Job Family: Office of the Provost Posting Date: 07/25/2024 Closing Date: 09/30/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Supplemental Questions
The position will be hybrid, with periodic meetings with Dr. Schlueter and most research tasks occurring remotely. The scope of work is a maximum of 60 hours total.
The New School is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and particularly seeks applications from members of underrepresented groups, as well as candidates who share this commitment.
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between SENS-UAW and the University.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Tracking down traces of this figure in to-be-determined archives Creation of a comprehensive bibliography of secondary sources Organizing and annotating select primary source material
WORK MODEHybrid
HOURLY RATEHourly rate: $30.16/hour for a maximum of 60 hours total Minimum Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Masters student or advanced undergraduate standing Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within mutually agreed timeframes Facility with and tenacity in library research techniques Preferred Qualifications: PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrated skill in archival research Training in historiography Job Family: Office of the Provost Posting Date: 07/25/2024 Closing Date: 09/30/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Supplemental Questions
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