Hybrid Public Histories Project Manager & Researcher

The Carter G. Woodson Institute for African American and African Studies, University of Virginia; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice University's Center for African and African American Studies seeks an Assistant Project Manager and Researcher for Public Histories to lead a community-engaged initiative in Houston. The role blends scholarly research with program administration, focusing on archiving oral histories and local historic sites, and building partnerships with Black Houston communities.

The position offers hybrid work, Jan 1, 2027 start, and a funding-backed appointment through Dec 31, 2027.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in History, Black Studies, Public History, or related field.
• Two years of postdoctoral experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead program development and partnerships with faculty and community partners.
• Oversee grant-funded activities, budgets, and compliance.
• Write funding proposals and perform peer-review analyses.
• Support outreach, mentoring, and dissemination of findings.

Skills

Oral history

Community engagement

Grant management

Research administration

Academic writing

Team leadership

Knowledge management

Public history

Foreign language basics

Education

Ph.D. in History or related field

Postdoctoral experience

Job description

Rice University's Center for African and African American Studies seeks an Assistant Project Manager and Researcher for Public Histories to lead a community-engaged initiative in Houston. The role blends scholarly research with program administration, focusing on archiving oral histories and local historic sites, and building partnerships with Black Houston communities.

The position offers hybrid work, Jan 1, 2027 start, and a funding-backed appointment through Dec 31, 2027.