Volume Co-Editor James Monroe Papers

Title: Volume Co-Editor, Papers of James Monroe VP Area: Provost - UMW Department: The Monroe Papers Campus Location: James Monroe Museum Advertised Range: $65,292 Organizational Objective The University of Mary Washington has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Volume Co-Editor for Papers of James Monroe. The Papers of James Monroe is a historical documentary editing project dedicated to collecting and publishing the correspondence and other public and private papers of the fifth president of the United States. Job Summary/Basic Functions A volume co-editor of the Papers of James Monroe participates in all aspects of the editorial process under the direction of a volume editor. This is a restricted position, grant funded through July 24, 2030. This position will fill multiple openings. Contact Bob Karachuk, editor and project director, Papers of James Monroe, at View email address on click.appcast.io. Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications Expertise in the history of the early United States. Excellent research and writing skills. Fluency in reading cursive. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Openness to direction. Meticulous attention to detail. Curiosity and capacity to learn and grow. Commitment to highest standard of scholarly work. Required Experience Professional experience in the editing and publication of historical documents. Additional Considerations KSAs Sense of urgency for project objectives and responsibility for assigned sphere. Expertise in political, diplomatic, and social history in the time of James Monroe. Education M.A. in history, American studies, or political science, or comparable degree, or equivalent training and experience. Ph.D. in history, American studies, or political science, or comparable degree, or equivalent training and experience. Licensure/Certification Institute for the Editing of Historical Documents certification, or comparable training. Special Instructions This position is open until filled. Priority first review of applications will be conducted on applications submitted by April 6, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after this date. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Mary Washington adheres to the principle of equal opportunity. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, parental status (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors in recruiting, admitting, enrolling students or hiring and promoting faculty and staff members. Complaints of discrimination should be directed to the EEO officer of the University. #J-18808-Ljbffr Roompact