Job Description Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Curator for the Waring Historical Library, a division of its main library.

The Curator enables and facilitates the use of MUSC's historical and archival collections, interacting with researchers pursuing SC medical historical research and responding to reference and informational requests; oversees the day-to-day management and use of the Waring Historical Library including its collections (currently located in three buildings) and facilities.

The Curator is responsible for: processing and maintaining archival collections, including manuscripts, books, artifacts, art, and ephemera; documenting and scheduling conservation of materials; recruiting, training, and supervising student workers, volunteers, and interns; and participating in the development of online and physical exhibits.

The Curator will assist in planning and executing monthly programs, e.g. the Student Medical History Club and annual named lectures; conduct tours of the library; oversee the Macaulay Museum of Dental History, including managing collections, visitors, and programs; participating as a team member of the Waring Historical Library and MUSC Libraries through collaboration and service. The Curator reports to the Director of the Waring Historical Library.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC001568 Library

Pay Rate Type

Hourly, Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Curator is responsible for: processing and maintaining archival collections, including manuscripts, books, artifacts, art, and ephemera; documenting and scheduling conservation of materials; recruiting, training, and supervising student workers, volunteers, and interns; and participating in the development of online and physical exhibits.

Additional Job Description

The Curator will assist in planning and executing monthly programs, e.g. the Student Medical History Club and annual named lectures; conduct tours of the library; oversee the Macaulay Museum of Dental History, including managing collections, visitors, and programs; participating as a team member of the Waring Historical Library and MUSC Libraries through collaboration and service. The Curator reports to the Director of the Waring Historical Library.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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