Research Assistant - The Papers Of James Madison

The Papers of James Madison documentary editing project at the University of Virginia is seeking a full-time research assistant whose duties will include: reading early 19th-century handwritten historical documents to ensure accurate transcriptions; researching and editing annotations, citations, copy, and indexes for accuracy and clarity; conducting on- and off-site research from primary and secondary sources; proofreading copy; providing clearly articulated written and verbal editorial feedback to colleagues; and working independently and collaboratively with colleagues at all levels.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in English or Communications or a related field required. Preference will be given to applicants with degrees in history, a foreign language, political science, and philosophy.
• At least three years of experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Superlative ability to pay attention to detail
• Applicants should demonstrate the ability to work successfully and collegially in a small team and to learn new technical and editorial skills as required.
• Fluency In the use of Microsoft Word, computers, and the Internet for research and communication
• Familiarity with Chicago Manual style ad editorial procedures
• Excellent knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Preference may be given to applicants with education and experience in early American and world history, and with knowledge of language(s) other than English.
• Extensive experience in research and editing
• Ability to set and meet personal and project deadlines

For additional information about the position, please contact Stacy Allen at [email protected].

This position is located in Charlottesville, VA.

The anticipated start date is September 2023. This is an exempt level, benefited position.

For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

This position will remain open until filled. Review of applications begins August 7, 2023. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

To Apply:

Please apply through Workday, and search for R0050392. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs.’ Complete an application online with the following documents:

• Cover letter
• CV

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.

For questions about the application process, please contact Melanie Sponaugle, Academic Recruiter, at [email protected].

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/.

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.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.