Curator/Archivist

Nycarchivists; New York (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nycarchivists is seeking a full-time Curator/Archivist for the PRODiG+ Fellowship at Stony Brook University. This position involves stewardship of diverse archival collections and participation in inclusive teaching and outreach programs. The role requires a postdoctoral professional archivist with a commitment to equity and inclusion, alongside responsibilities such as organizing materials and facilitating public access. The appointed fellow will receive a salary of $80,000 and comprehensive benefits, with potential progression to tenure-track faculty.

Qualifications

• Postdoctoral PRODiG+ fellow position.
• Experience with diverse archival collections.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching practice.

Responsibilities

• Accessioning, organizing, and describing collection materials.
• Facilitating access in line with professional standards.
• Designing and delivering workshops and programs.

Skills

Accessioning

Organizing collections

Teaching

Outreach

Education

Postdoctoral experience

Qualified professional archivists

Job description

Title

Supervisor Title (All entry and mid-level position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.) – Director of Special Collections and University Archives

Position Type

Full-time, permanent

Benefits

Yes

Salary

$76,000 - $85,000

Overview

Stony Brook University is seeking a PRODiG+ Fellow in the department of University Libraries / Special Collections and University Archives through the State University of New York (SUNY) Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth Plus (PRODiG+) Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (PRODiG+). PRODiG+ is designed with two primary goals: (1) increasing the number and share of excellent diverse faculty committed to advancing the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion; and (2) strengthening the pipeline for retention and support of those faculty. Additional information on the PRODiG+ Fellowship can be found at https://www.suny.edu/prodig-plus/fellowship/.

Role

Curator/Archivist is a postdoctoral PRODiG+ fellow who stewards, processes, and promotes diverse archival and special collections, and participates in instructional programs, collections‑based research, and outreach activities. The curator/archivist ensures these collections are preserved, discoverable, and meaningfully integrated into the University’s commitment to inclusive teaching practice, innovative research, and community engagement.

Employment Details

The position is a full-time, 12-month, non‑tenure‑track faculty position at the lecturer level to commence in Fall 2026. The successful candidate will be appointed for 2 years at an annual salary of $80,000 with comprehensive state benefits. The fellow will be a part of a mentored research environment and, with successful performance and demonstrated equitable and inclusive teaching strategies focused on student success, will be invited to join the tenure‑track faculty at Stony Brook University after two years.

Responsibilities

This role involves accessioning, organizing, and describing collection materials; and facilitating access in alignment with professional standards and ADA requirements. The curator/archivist will support the evaluation of materials for potential inclusion in collections or instructional use. The curator/archivist works closely with faculty, students, researchers, and community partners to design and deliver instruction, workshops, and interpretive programs that foster critical engagement with the collections/archives. Through collaboration and outreach, the curator/archivist builds bridges between the Libraries’ holdings and the broader academic and public communities, ensuring these resources remain vibrant, accessible, and relevant for future generations.

Appointment

The successful candidate’s appointment will be in University Libraries.

Contact

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