Director of the Archives and Information Studies (AIS) Program

Job Title : Director of the Archives and Information Studies (AIS) Program

Location : Clayton State University

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 289367

Job Summary

The Archives and Information Studies Programs in the College of STEM at Clayton State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track graduate faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor.

Responsibilities

The Director of the Archives and Information Studies (AIS) Program is responsible for teaching courses in Archival Studies through both synchronous and asynchronous online formats, including during the summer term. Course topics will encompass archives, records management, and archival technologies. Given the program's inclusion of digital archives, candidates must have experience working with electronic records. Preferred qualifications include strengths in the following areas : records management, reference and access services, outreach, digital preservation, and digital curation.

The Director will also lead program outreach efforts and contribute to promoting the College of STEM. Responsibilities include overseeing part-time faculty and supporting the continued growth and visibility of the AIS program.

In addition to administrative and teaching duties, the Director is expected to maintain an active research and scholarly agenda appropriate to the discipline and to participate in service to the university, the profession, and the broader community.

Required Qualifications

• One or more of the following credentials : Master of Archival Studies, Master of Library Science with archival concentration, MS in Library and Information Science with archival concentration, MA in History with archival concentration, or Master's degree in a subject area related to archival work with certification by the Academy of Certified Archives or the Institute for Certified Records Managers, and experience / training in digital archives. Candidates must have at least 18 hours in Archival Studies courses.
• Candidates having an advanced degree in one of the above fields and significant recognition for substantive and distinctive contributions to the field of archival studies or digital curation may also be considered.
• Potential for contributions in research and scholarly activity.
• Candidate must be eligible to hold graduate faculty status at Clayton State University.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States by the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Institutional Values

Clayton State University will have a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Our statement of core values is adaptability, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and people-centered. Each Clayton State University community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on Clayton State's Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct can be found online at https : / / www.clayton.edu / strategic-plan / mission-vision-values and https : / / www.clayton.edu / human-resources / current-employees / resources-policies

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Clayton State University, as determined by Clayton State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Candidate must disclose potential, actual, or apparent conflicts of interest in compliance.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Clayton State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Clayton State University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Clayton State University Office of Human Resources at (678) 466-4230. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at (678) 466-5445.

Clery Disclosure

This position may be considered a Campus Security Authority, CSA. A Campus Security Authority is a Clery-specific term that encompasses certain departments, groups, and individual employees who have a duty to report crimes they become aware of, as defined by the Clery Act.