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Oral History Fellow

Position Number: 6424730
Location: Waco, TX
Position Type: Museum & Arts Administration

Oral History Fellow

Job Identification: 18903
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Job Description:
What We Are Looking For

Baylor University's Institute for Oral History seeks to hire an Oral History Fellow who will serve as a researcher and Interviewer to aid in researching, recording, collecting, and preserving oral histories. The individual for this position, with graduate training in oral history, would conduct research, liaise with interviewees, process recordings, oversee transcription, edit transcripts, and facilitate interviewee reviews for interviews. This position would report to the Director of the Institute for Oral History.

This is a temporary 1-year position with the potential for extension.

*All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

A Master's degree and two years of relevant work experience are required.

This position may require occasional travel throughout and beyond the Waco and McLennan County area.

What You Will Do

Work with the team at the Institute for Oral History to conduct oral history interview recordings, both virtually and face-to-face, employing the Principles and Best Practices outlined by the Oral History Association
Liaise with interviewees, conduct research, process paperwork related to interviews
Assist in processing recordings and transcripts for oral history interviews
Work in community spaces to develop programming and promote the collection
Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission
Ability to comply with university policies
Maintain regular and punctual attendance

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage

Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!

About Us:
Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.

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