Public Historian
Columbia, SC
Full-time
Onsite
2 months ago
About the role
Department: PROV Civil Rights Center
Part/Full Time: Full Time
Advertised Salary Range
About UofSC
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Advertised Job Summary
The Public Historian will support the Center’s public history and collections work by assisting with archival research, preparing draft interpretive materials for digital and physical exhibits, and carrying out collections processing and digitization tasks. Working under general supervision of the Assistant Director for History, Research, and Education, the position follows established procedures to enhance discoverability of internal collections and to support public-facing projects and oral history activities.
Preferred Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Job Close Date
05/26/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.We are only accepting applications submitted by May 26, 2026.
To apply, please visit: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/206545
EEO StatementThe University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.
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Part/Full Time: Full Time
Advertised Salary Range
About UofSC
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Advertised Job Summary
The Public Historian will support the Center’s public history and collections work by assisting with archival research, preparing draft interpretive materials for digital and physical exhibits, and carrying out collections processing and digitization tasks. Working under general supervision of the Assistant Director for History, Research, and Education, the position follows established procedures to enhance discoverability of internal collections and to support public-facing projects and oral history activities.
Preferred Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
- Master’s in History, Public History, Museums, or related field and 1 or more years of previous experience in museums, archives, historic preservation, archival research, and exhibits (digital or physical).
- Experience working with public history collaborative projects, exhibits (particularly digital), and oral history
- Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain a valid driver’s license
- Ability to travel for research and fieldwork as needed; estimated 4-5 days per month
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Knowledge of the African American civil rights movement, particularly the role of South Carolina, is encouraged.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
- Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assigned tasks and deadlines
- Ability to collaborate and achieve results with supervision, including the ability to interact professionally with key internal and external stakeholders as needed
- Ability to collaborate effectively and provide routine guidance to student assistants
- Familiarity with digital tools and software relevant to exhibit and archival work (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud).
- Knowledge of and experience with Public History best practices, including exhibit design, digital exhibits, oral history practices, SC archival repositories, archival research practices, and digitization.
Job Close Date
05/26/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.We are only accepting applications submitted by May 26, 2026.
To apply, please visit: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/206545
EEO StatementThe University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.
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Skills
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