Assistant Editor, Julian Bond Papers Project, Carter G....

The Julian Bond Papers Project is an innovative digital project thatseeksnot only to make the life's work of Civil Rights icon Julian Bond freely available to the public but also torenderaccessible the editorial process to community historians, crowdsourced transcriptionists, and student apprentices.The Assistant Editor of the Julian Bond Papers Project at the University of Virginia is a new, grant-funded position intended to support and extend digital publishing workflow, both academically and technically. Please apply if you have a background in African American history, literature, or related field and an interest in digital publishing and project management.Previousexperience working on a digital humanities project and/or in documentary editing a plus. Responsibilities Support cataloging and digital asset management of manuscript materials Contribute to transcription management in several data management systems, including the library's digital asset system,FromThePage, and a Drupal digital database Participate in proofreading and annotation workflow and data management Work with project management and student interns to organize the entire document publication process, from image capture through publication and user experience Contribute to public engagement through social media and annual event support Minimum Qualifications Education:Bachelor's degreerequired, preferably with knowledge of African American literature, personal narrative, the history of race, the Civil Rights era, or a related field. Preferred Qualifications Student-facing work a plus, such as contributing to internshipstructuresor outreach programs Familiarity with tools used for workflow, student coordination, and project communication, such asSharepoint, Microsoft Teams, Slack Experience indata cleaning,Drupal, and/or digital databases Experience in social mediaand otherpromotion Experience or aptitude in digital publishing tools like Excel, data and content management systems, or digital imaging software Ability to meet strict deadlines Flexibility to changing tasks based on grant, event, and other variable priorities and deadlines Physical Demands This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs. Salary Range Theanticipatedhiring range is $70,000-$80,000,commensuratewith education and experience. Position Type & Work Location This isan exempt-level,benefitedposition. Learn more aboutUVA benefits. This is a4-yearrestricted position, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability. This position ishybrid, withsignificantwork completedremotely, andadditionalon-site presencein Charlottesville, VA,as needed,in accordance withUVA's remote work guidelines. About UVA and the Community To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visitUVA LifeandEmbark CVA. Application Timeline Application review will begin March 17, 2025. Additional Requirements Background checkswill be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. This positionwill notconsider candidates whorequireimmigration sponsorship now or in the future. . How to Apply Please applyonline, by searching for requisition numberR0080555. Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website. Complete an application with the following documents: Resume Cover Letter Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You cansubmitmultiple documents intothis onefield or combine them into one PDF.Applications without all required documents will notreceivefull consideration. Reference checks will be completed by UVA's third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will berequested, with at least three responsesrequired. Contact For questions about the position, please contactJamesPerla,. For questions about the application process, please contact Melanie Sponaugle, . The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

Created: 2026-03-04