Required
Qualifications
Master’s degree in history, public history, African American studies, museum studies, or a related field, with equivalent education, experience, and training. Demonstrated experience in archival or public history research, outreach and teaching, with a focus on slavery, race, and African American history. Strong record of community-engaged scholarship and programming, ideally including work that centers descendant or historically marginalized communities. Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, particularly as they relate to building trust with community partners.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. degree in history, public history, African American studies, museum studies, or terminal degree in a relevant field, with equivalent education, experience, and training. 3-5 years of experience in a university or academic library setting, with supervisory or team leadership experience and demonstrated success in securing grants. Knowledge of Virginia and Tidewater regional history, including the region’s African American history and public memory and contested histories in place-based settings. An active record of, or potential for, scholarly lectures and/or publication in public history, public humanities, or African American studies, and familiarity with digital humanities tools for public storytelling.
Experience
engaging with descendant communities through genealogical or descendant-research methods, significant participation in relevant collaborative consortia, initiatives, and events. Job
Duties
35% - Leadership, Research & Reconciliation: Provide strategic and intellectual leadership for the Lemon Project and Bray School Lab. Set the research agenda with the team to uncover the full history of William & Mary. Conduct original archival and genealogical research; lead and oversee scholarship for academic and public-facing journals, podcasts, and blogs. Mentor junior researchers. Sustain the Project’s leadership within nationally-recognized entities (e.g. Universities Studying Slavery consortium). 25% - Community & Descendant Engagement: Set and lead the community-engagement strategy on the history of the Lemon Project and the 300-year relationship between African Americans, William & Mary, and the Greater Williamsburg area. Steward descendant-community relationships grounded in shared authority. Co-create programs and interpretive projects with community partners. Serve as liaison between the university and community partners. 25% - Public Programming &
Education
Lead an annual symposium and recurring online and in-person programming. Design and deliver talks, workshops, exhibitions, and curricula, convening on- and off-campus public humanities partners; develop and diversify the oral history record. Mentor students, graduate assistants, and student fellows. 15% - Collaboration & Stewardship: Oversee the unit’s budget, communications, and record-keeping and direct the Associate Director, Genealogist, and office support staff. Work with archivists and librarians to preserve and provide access to resources. Partner with campus units (Omohundro Institute, NIAHD, Office of Strategic Cultural Partnerships, Department of History, Highland). Contribute to grant writing and project planning. Application Instructions: For full consideration, please apply by the review date of August 7, 2026. A resume/CV and cover letter are required for this position and should address why you are interested and how you meet the qualifications. We will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this vacancy. Salary: Up to $105,000 commensurate with experience. Additional Job Description: Job Profile: JP0701 - Librarian II - Exempt - Salary - S12
Qualifications
Compensation Grade: S12 Recruiting Start Date: 2026-07-24 Position Restrictions: Continuing E&G funded position and not term-limited EEO is the Law. Applicants can learn more about William & Mary’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the "Know Your Rights" poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal Background Check: William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check. Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility. William & Mary and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) are vibrant, innovative and engaged communities and we are delighted about your interest in a career with us. Please be aware Workday has weekly downtimes and will be unavailable Fridays starting at 9:00 p.m. through Saturdays at noon (ET) for scheduled maintenance. During this time, the portal will be closed and will not accept applications. William & Mary offers a competitive range of benefits that support employee well‑being and professional growth, including access to on‑campus fitness facilities, university libraries, and other wellness resources. Educational assistance, professional development opportunities, and a robust holiday schedule are also available. Learn more and explore our comprehensive benefits website.