Public Historian for James Monroe's Highland
William & Mary

Position Number:

FP958W

Public Historian for James Monroe's Highland

Full Time Professional

James Monroe's Highland

3K1100 Dean of Arts & Sciences Office

Highland's mission is to engage the public in learning about U.S. history through inclusive narratives of Highland and the people who lived on the property, with a focus on the period of James Monroe's ownership.

The Public Historian for James Monroe's Highland will contribute to the collaborative development of new site interpretation at James Monroe's Highland, in Albemarle County, Virginia. The position works from expertise in a field such as history, anthropology, or American studies. A significant portion of the position's responsibilities include the incorporation of narratives of slavery and the experiences of a descendant community of Highland. The position supports the initiatives and activities of the Highland descendant community and serves as staff support for the Highland Council of Descendant Advisors. In addition to their work with the Highland Council of Descendant Advisors, the public historian coordinates productive and supportive collaboration with other regional descendants and descendant organizations.

The Highland public historian will participate in public and scholarly dialogue about public history and the public humanities, potentially through local, state, and national organizations, and publication for general audiences and scholars. The public historian will participate in public scholarship through exhibition preparation and onsite teaching and serve as a resource for William & Mary students engaging with Highland. The position carries a 1:1 teaching load. One of these courses will be in African American public history or public humanities in alignment with James Monroe's Highland. The second course will be determined in collaboration with the Arts & Sciences unit in which the public historian is affiliated.

This is an 18-month, limited-term Public Historian position. If at the end of the 18-month term, the business needs support continuing the position, the position may be extended without the need for competitive recruitment.

No

Exempt

Yes, the appointment is limited to a specified term

Faculty or Staff: 12 month, Staff: Other (specify pay period start/end dates) - 1/6/2025 to 7/3/2026

• Must have met all requirements for the doctorate by the job begin/effective date.
• Experience in public history
• Evidence of effective teaching in a post-secondary setting
• Must have demonstrated research experience in an area related to U.S. history 1790-1830, with some expertise in American slavery.

• Topical experience in memory and contested histories in place-based history.
• Content creation for museum exhibitions.
• Research in African American history.
• Expertise in conducting genealogy, especially with African American families.
• A broad understanding of trends in U.S. political, economic, and social history of the period 1790-1830.

Hybrid (works remotely at least 1 day per week but not full-time)

Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor's ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.

$66,000

U10

William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none

09/26/2024

10/21/2024

No

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