Assistant Professor/University Archivist

Position: University Archivist

Faculty Unit: BYU–Hawaii University Library

Program: University Archive

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin April 6, 2026

Job Type: Full-time

Job Category: Administrative Staff or Faculty

Status: Open

Qualifications:

• A Master’s in Library and Information Science, Archives, Museum Studies, Public History, or a closely related field is required. An additional degree (Master’s or PhD) in an academic discipline pertaining to the archival content highly desirable if hired as librarian-faculty. Foreign equivalent degree from a nationally accredited institution accepted.

• As an educational institution affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Church), BYU–Hawaii prefers to hire qualified members of the Church in good standing, as authorized under 41 C.F.R. § 60-1.5 (a)(6). To be eligible for employment, applicants who are members of the Church must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend and receive a clearance from the Church’s Ecclesiastical Clearance Office.

Responsibilities:

• The University Archivist provides leadership for the University Archive, advancing institutional memory and supporting teaching, research, and student learning. This role integrates archival collections into curriculum and scholarship by partnering with faculty across disciplines and collaborating closely with library colleagues to ensure strategic development and access to collections. The Archivist maintains an active presence in Special Collections, oversees student employees, and ensures archival materials are preserved, processed, and accessible in alignment with university priorities.
• If hired as librarian-faculty with teaching responsibilities, the University Archivist teaches one 3-credit class per semester (9 credits per academic year) in a subject area of expertise.
• Scholarship and/or librarianship and ongoing professional development, and university service are required.

• BYU-Hawaii’s primary focus is undergraduate learning and teaching. The individual should be fully committed to the university’s mission (https://about.byuh.edu/mission.html) and learning framework (https://clt.byuh.edu/framework-for-learning).

Benefits:

• Salary range: 80K to 128K, depending on credentials, rank and experience.
• Housing stipend (for librarian-faculty only).

• A relocation expense package is provided.
• Annually renewable contract eligible for Continuing Faculty Status (BYU-H equivalent of “tenure-track”).
• Standard BYU-Hawaii benefits package for regular full-time employees.

Procedures: Please complete and submit the following application materials using our online portal. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Official BYU-Hawaii online application via BYU-H’s HR portal (or link to application). A letter of application and current curriculum vitae. The “Fit Statement” (separate from the application letter): Response to the following question as a separate statement “Why do you consider yourself to be a good fit for BYU-Hawaii?” Three letters of recommendation written specifically for this position. Letter writers must include their names, addresses, and telephone numbers and send their letters via our online portal when prompted. Internal applicants will enter the contact information of the referees when submitting the online application. External applicants will receive further instructions via email after submission of application. Official transcript from the institution(s) where graduate degree(s) were received; electronic or scanned copies (as long as the Registrar’s seal is evident) should be included with other application documents. Optional - A link to a 10-minute (minimum) teaching video.

Starting Date: August 2026

Note: We will not be able to provide application feedback as many factors are considered, and multiple entities are involved in the review process.

Contact: Office of Associate Academic Vice President –Faculty

BYU-H #1947

55-220 Kulanui Street

Laie, HI 96762

Email: facultypositions@byuh.edu

As an educational institution affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU–Hawaii prefers to hire qualified members of the Church in good standing, as authorized under 41 C.F.R. § 60-1.5 (a)(6). To be eligible for employment, applicants who are members of the Church must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend and receive a clearance from the Church’s Ecclesiastical Clearance Office. Job applicants must be able to meet these conditions to advance through the hiring process successfully. An expired temple recommend will prevent consideration for hire.