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Bryn Mawr College

Public Humanities Research Fellow, Bryn Mawr College Histories, Office of the Pr

Bryn Mawr College, Rosemont, Pennsylvania, United States

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Overview

Public Humanities Research Fellow, Bryn Mawr College Histories, Office of the President. The Office seeks a scholar or journalist with expertise in post-nineteenth century American collegiate life, women’s/gender history, African-American history and/or intersectional histories, and digital scholarship to partner with the President and the Bryn Mawr College community on initiatives related to the College’s history and its place in higher education today. Drawing on work from Who Built Bryn Mawr, Art Remediating Campus Histories (ARCH), and related initiatives, the researcher will build a historical timeline, identify themes through archival research, and help integrate historical storytelling into public-facing venues, communications, and marketing. Responsibilities

Build a comprehensive historical timeline of the College and develop a future research agenda, framing existing scholarship and identifying areas for further study. Identify primary historical themes through archival research and literature review to illustrate Bryn Mawr College and its graduates’ impact. Collaborate with College leadership and constituents to review and integrate historical storytelling and institutional impact into public-facing venues. Conduct targeted historical research to inform College communications and marketing, including presidential writing, on-campus materials, alumnae/i publications, and recruitment materials. Qualifications

PhD or terminal degree in a related field with strong publication/writing experience. Experience creating public-facing materials in paper and digital formats. Experience with or interest in small liberal arts colleges. What we offer

This is a benefits-eligible, 12-month, full-time, in-person appointment. The colleague may have the opportunity to teach one course per semester related to this position. Application Instructions

To express interest, please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/173194 About The Institution

Bryn Mawr College is a private liberal arts institution in the Philadelphia, PA region, serving approximately 1,700 students at undergraduate and graduate levels. Bryn Mawr College is an equal opportunity employer; candidates from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. The campus is accessible by public transportation and major highways. Bryn Mawr College offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

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