Research Professional for the Martin Luther King Jr., Papers Project
Stanford University
Stanford, California
Research Professional for the Martin Luther King Jr., Papers Project
Stanford University
Job Number: 82440
Research Professional for the Martin Luther King Jr., Papers Project
Job Classification Title: Social Science Research Professional 1
JCC: 4189
Grade: E
Non-Exempt, 100%FTE
Two year fixed term
The Martin Luther King, Jr., Papers Project publishes The Papers of Martin Luther King, Jr., the definitive edition of King's most historically significant speeches, sermons, correspondence, and unpublished manuscripts.
The Project seeks a full-time research assistant to support and facilitate the publication of the documentary editions of the King Papers by: (1) conducting research necessary to prepare document annotations, a chronology of King's activities, and the introductory essay for the manuscript of each volume, including but not limited to biographical, organizational, and microfilm-based research; (2) verification of accuracy of document transcriptions; (3) editing and proofreading the manuscript; (4) sorting incoming documents according to historical significance and priority for cataloguing; (5) acquiring documents for possible publication; (6) obtaining copyright permission agreements to publish documents and photographs in the volumes of King's papers; (7) assisting in the compilation of the calendar of documents; (8) working with editors to ensure accuracy of web-based materials.
The position also includes working with the other research assistants to recruit, train, and coordinate student researchers; to help plan and implement the summer internship program; to assist in verification of data entry in the web-accessible database of King-authored and other historically relevant documents; process audio/visual materials for Project's web-accessible database, including digitizing of audio/visual and print material for web access; to participate in planning Project events such as the annual King Holiday commemoration; and to carry out public relations tasks, including responding to outside research requests.
This is a two-year fixed term position.
Your responsibilities include*:
* - Other duties may also be assigned
To be successful in this position you will bring:
In addition, preferred requirements include:
Two year commitment and strong educational background in recent African American history, especially the civil rights movement, is preferred.
* Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
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How to Apply
We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and resume along with your online application. Your one-page cover letter should briefly describe your educational and research qualifications for the position, how this position fits within your future plans, and examples of your attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills.
Final offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of national criminal background check, national sex offender registry search and, where applicable, driving record.
"Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job."
Additional Information
- Schedule: Full-time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Requisition ID: 82440
Job:
Location: School of Humanities and Sciences, California, United States
Schedule:
Classification Level:
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: stanfordcareers.stanford.edu
Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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