IEEE - ASSOCIATE HISTORIAN POSITION AT IEEE (ONE-YEAR)

H-Net; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

IEEE is seeking an Associate Historian for a full‑time temporary position to conduct independent historical research and create accessible content for public and academic audiences. The role reports to the Director of Heritage Programs and supports outreach to IEEE audiences and related projects.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree or higher in history or related field; 2–4 years of postgraduate experience is preferred, with Ph.D. in history or related field preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in history, education, public history/museology, archival science, or related field required.
• Ph.D. in history, education, public history/museology, archival science, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Content Development & Research: research and develop historical content for projects and outreach; supports IEEE History & Heritage programs.
• Outreach & Stakeholder Engagement: assist in publicizing historical programs through newsletters and channels; build relationships in the professional history community.

Education

Master's degree

Ph.D. preferred

Job description

IEEE - ASSOCIATE HISTORIAN POSITION AT IEEE (ONE-YEAR)

*This is a full-time temporary position until Dec 31, 2027 paid hourly at $45/hour*

Overview Reporting to the Director of Heritage Programs, the Associate Historianconducts independent historical research, creates accessible content for public and academic audiences, and will assists IEEE History and Heritage and other staff in outreach to the public and IEEE audiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Content Development & Research: r esearch and develop historical content for special projects to support IEEE outreach, fulfill internal service requests, and enrich IEEE History and Hertiage programs; collaborates on customized events and activations commissioned by other IEEE teams.
• Outreach & Stakeholder Engagement:assist in publicizing historical programs and special projects through digital newsletters and other institutional channels; foster relationships within the professional history community.

Education Master's degree or other advanced degree in history, education, public history/museology, archival science, or related field required. Ph.D. in history, education, public history/museology, archival science, or a related field preferred.

Work Experience 2–4 years postgraduate experience in a related field preferred. MA and Ph.D. degrees count as experience.

About the Organization IEEE, organized as a 501(c)(3) public charity, is the world's largest technical professional organization, dedicated to advancing technology, computing, and electrical engineering for the benefit of humanity. The History & Heritage team works with the volunteers of the IEEE History Committee in the public history space to preserve and share the history of IEEE, its members, their industries and professions, and related technologies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE EVALUATED ON A ROLLING BASIS