Job Opening Title:
University Archivist, Assistant Professor of Practice
Name of Employer:
University of Dayton
Job Site Location (City AND State):
Dayton, OH
Application Deadline:
May 24, 2026
Minimum Degree Requirement:
Master’s degree in library science, public history or other comparable degree with coursework in archival theory and practice
Years of experience required:
Salary Range:
Job Opening URL:
https://employment.udayton.edu/cw/en-us/job/503514/university-archivist-assistant-professor-of-practice
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Include instructions for how to apply:
Do you enjoy preserving history and then seeing it come to life in the classroom, exhibits, and through interactive programs? The University of Dayton Libraries are looking for a University Archivist to join our team of colleagues. Consisting of Roesch Library, Marian Library, and University Archives and Special Collections, the UD Libraries form an academic focal point, enriching the intellectual and cultural life at and beyond the University. Our faculty and staff are recognized for seamlessly connecting information and services to users, contributing to the educational mission and preserving the history of the University of Dayton.
This is a 12-month, full-time, 35 hours per week, professional faculty position at the rank of assistant professor of practice. The University of Dayton offers a strong benefits package, including tuition remission for self and immediate family, 22 vacation days, and 17 University holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Special Collections, the successful candidate will manage unique-to-UD collections, including personal papers, artifacts, and digital content. The University Archivist works closely with library colleagues and campus partners to tell the story of UD from its humble beginnings to a top-tier Catholic and Marianist institution of higher learning
To apply candidates should submit:
A cover letter describing how minimum and any preferred qualifications are met
A curriculum vitae (CV) detailing your educational background and relevant professional experience
A 300-500 word statement about your previous and planned contributions to inclusive excellence, and how that informs your work as an archivist.
A copy of an unofficial graduate transcript to demonstrate coursework in archival theory and practice
Contact information for three professional references who will be contacted if applicants are selected for an on-campus interview