Part-Time Faculty in Archival Studies

Job Title: Part-Time Faculty in Archival Studies
Location: Clayton State University
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 300205
About Us

Located in Morrow, Georgia, Clayton State University is roughly 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. The university offers employees an adaptable, collaborative environment that fosters professional and personal development.

The university is committed to having 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. Clayton State offers multiple certificates, Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degree programs, which currently enroll over 5,500 students in challenging campus and online courses.

Clayton State's main campus is situated on 214 beautiful acres in a lakeside setting just minutes from downtown Atlanta, making access to the vibrant metropolitan area swift. The Atlanta-Journal Constitution has named the university a Top Workplace in Atlanta for six consecutive years. The Chronicle of Higher Education also named Clayton State one of 79 higher education institutions across the nation in its list of 2017 Great Colleges to Work For.

Job Summary

The Master of Archival Studies program invites applications for a part-time faculty position to teach in its fully online, asynchronous graduate program. The successful candidate will teach one course per semester:

• Fall Semester: ARST 5150 - Preservation of Archival Records
• Spring Semester: ARST 5170 - Reference, Access, and Outreach

Course topics may include archives, preservation techniques of archival materials in all analog formats, threats and security measures, deterioration, community outreach, reference services, confidentiality, access rights and restrictions, and customer service. Additional strengths in records management and conservation measures are highly desirable.

Required Qualifications

• One or more of the following credentials:
  • Master of Archival Studies
  • Master of Library Science with archival concentration (18 hours)
  • Master of Library and Information Science with archival concentration (18 hours)
  • Master of History with archival concentration (18 hours)
  • Master's degree in a related field with certification by the Academy of Certified Archivists
• Eligibility to hold graduate faculty status at Clayton State University
• Authorization to work in the United States by the time of appointment

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification by the Academy of Certified Archivists (CA) or the Institute for Certified Records Managers (CRA or CRM)
• Demonstrated or potential excellence in teaching archival studies
• Experience engaging students in online learning environments
• Minimum of three years of professional experience as an archivist or records manager
• Doctoral degree obtained or in progress

Required Documents to Attach

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, CV/resume, transcripts and three references

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of Clayton State University and the University System of Georgia (USG). Clayton State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any Clayton State University program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

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.