Special Collections Director and University Archivist

Indiana State University and Cunningham Memorial Library invite applications for the title of Special Collections Director and University Archivist. Reporting to the University Librarian this 12-month senior position provides leadership and administrative oversight of personnel assigned to the Special Collections Department, which includes Rare Books & Manuscripts, University Archives, and the Permanent Art Collection. These three units hold, preserve, and make accessible the University’s history, local history collections, art, the prominent Cordell Dictionary Collection, and Rare Book collections on a variety of subjects. The Director provides overall direction, supervision, management, and leadership in these areas; cultivates donors, promotes collections, oversees exhibit programming and outreach, and pursues grant opportunities. In addition, the Director serves as the curator of the rare book and manuscripts collections and university archives and is responsible for acquisitions, access, and preservation. This position will operate in a team environment and effectively collaborate and communicate with all constituencies. This position will work to establish strong relationships with the faculty, staff, and students.

Rank: 

Non tenure track 12-month position

Supervision: 

Provides direct supervision of staff in both the Special Collections Department and the Permanent Art Collection.

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree in library and/or information studies from an ALA-accredited institution or terminal graduate degree appropriate to working in archives or special collections. Three years’ managerial experience in a library or archives; Demonstrated skills in planning, managing, and evaluating staff, programs and services; Demonstrated strong customer service focus and interpersonal skills.

Application Process:

This position is open until filled. The review of applications will begin on July 9,2025 and will continue until the position is filled. For a full description and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.indstate.edu/postings/52552

About the Institution:

Indiana State University is a Tier 2 national University with a Carnegie classification of doctoral/research. Nationally ranked and accredited, we are in Terre Haute, IN and have been recognized by the Princeton Review and the Wall Street Journal among the best universities in the Midwest. Indiana State is one of the most diverse college campuses in Indiana and home to a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff representing nearly every U.S. state and 36 countries around the world.

Our beautiful, active, pedestrian-friendly campus is located within walking distance of local shops, restaurants, and activities in Terre Haute’s historic downtown district. Situated near the Indiana-Illinois border, we are located 70 miles southwest of Indianapolis and within a few hours of major metropolitan centers in St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville. On campus, there are 160 student-run organizations, an expansive Student Recreation Center, a Performing Arts Series, and University Speakers Series, among other attractions. Indiana State Athletics, known as the “Fighting Sycamores,” fields 15 NCAA Division I athletic teams in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Ranked nationally for social mobility, Indiana State University transforms the lives of our students through experiential learning, community engagement, and career readiness, serving as a dynamic educational partner for businesses and industries throughout the Midwest. Our faculty provide instruction in small class sizes that provide opportunities for personalized instruction and feedback. Indiana State supports and recognizes faculty research and scholarship, providing an internal grants resource pool and other forms of support, and awarding faculty research honors each spring. Indiana State University is a place of belonging where students, faculty, and staff learn, thrive, and grow together.

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Indiana State University is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our employment application process.