> From: James Hrdlicka [[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2015 4:43 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [[UVa EAS]] [[EAS]] Job Openings: Assistant Editor, Research Editors, Washington Papers
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> Dear all: The Washington Papers is hiring for two different positions. Please see both postings below. -- Jim
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> Assistant Editor, Washington Papers
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> The Papers of George Washington at the University of Virginia invites applications for an Assistant Editor position to work on the Papers of Martha Washington and the Washington Family beginning July 1, 2015. This appointment will be at the Lecturer level; full-time, twelve month, renewable (contingent on continuing funding and satisfactory performance) non-tenure track position. The project, previously engaged solely in publishing a scholarly, annotated edition of George Washington's public and private papers, has expanded in scope to include the papers of Martha Washington and selected members of the Washington and Custis families. These will appear in a comprehensive digital edition, with a comprehensive letterpress edition of the Martha Washington Papers and a selected letterpress edition of the family papers. Responsibilities of the Assistant Editor include archival research and travel for the identification and copying of relevant documents, transcription, annotation re
> search and writing, proofreading, indexing, and related activities.
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> A MA in History, American Studies or a related field combined with extensive documentary editing or related research is required and a PhD is preferred. Excellent editing, research and writing skills, a collegial spirit and a commitment to documentary editing as a career is preferred. Strong candidates will specialize in early American history, preferably including the history of women, African Americans, culture, society, and/or economics. Interest and experience in digital humanities is a bonus.
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> To apply, please complete a Candidate Profile online through Jobs@UVA (https://jobs.virginia.edu<https://jobs.virginia.edu/>) and electronically attach the following: a current CV, cover letter, writing sample and complete contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin on February 28, 2015. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Search on posting number 0615552.
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> Edward G. Lengel
> Professor and Director
> Papers of George Washington
> University of Virginia
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> Please note that this posting is distinct from the posting for an Assistant Editor sent to this list on Dec. 30. In sum, the Washington Papers is hiring one Assistant Editor and two Research Editors.
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> Research Editors, Washington Papers
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> The Papers of George Washington documentary editing project at the University of Virginia is seeking to hire two full-time Research Editors to work on the Papers of Martha Washington and the Washington Family. Working in conjunction with an Assistant Editor, and under the supervision of the Project Director, the Research Editors will be expected to conduct archival research and travel for the identification and copying of relevant documents, transcribe and correct transcriptions of eighteenth and nineteenth-century manuscripts; research and write annotation, proofread, index and conduct related activities.
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> Required: a Bachelor's degree in history or a related field; skills in organization, planning, editing, proofreading, research, and computing; and attention to detail and ability to work with deadlines. At least one year of experience in historical research and editing or a related field is required.
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> Preferred: a Master’s degree or higher in history or a related field; experience in documentary editing and eighteenth-nineteenth century American history. Experience or interest in the digital humanities, and in the history of women, African Americans, culture, society, and/or economics is preferred.
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> To apply, please complete a Candidate Profile online through Jobs@UVA (https://jobs.virginia.edu) and electronically attach the following: a current CV, cover letter, writing sample and complete contact information for three professional references by February 28, 2015. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Search on posting number 0615647.
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> Questions regarding the online application process should be directed to: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
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> The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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> Edward G. Lengel
> Professor and Director
> Papers of George Washington
> University of Virginia
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> James Hrdlicka
> Ph.D. Candidate
> Corcoran Department of History
> University of Virginia