Research Fellow (Remote)

Research Associate III, The Harry Ransom Center

The Ransom Center is an internationally renowned humanities research library and museum at The University of Texas at Austin. Its extensive collections provide unique insight into the creative process of writers and artists, deepening our understanding and appreciation of literature, photography, film, art, and the performing arts. Visitors engage with the Center's collections through research and study, exhibitions, publications, and a rich variety of program offerings including readings, talks, symposia, and film screenings.

The Ransom Center encourages discovery, inspires creativity, and advances understanding of the humanities for a broad audience through the preservation and sharing of its extraordinary collections.

Provides research support for on and offsite patron services in all collections, with a primary focus on Literature, History, Photography, Cultural studies, or other Humanities-related fields. Participates in developing and implementing policies and procedures for reference and research services. Performs other functions as needed in support of patron research, patron services, instructional services, and collection interpretation.

Reporting to the Head of Reference Services, provides research assistance to and answers reference questions from remote and local library patrons regarding all collections. Shares responsibility for handling photoduplication and permission requests for these specific collections.

Collects and compiles circulation and collection use data, analyses data and prepares reports. Collaborates with Ransom Center instructional, curatorial, conservation, and research services staff along with University faculty to design and deliver student-centered instructional sessions prioritizing active learning strategies.

Provides circulation, reference and research assistance to faculty, scholars and fellows, and students for all collections but with a special focus on literature holdings. Serves at the Reading Room circulation, reference, and reception desks, including some Saturdays. Works with curatorial, conservation, and cataloging staff to ensure the highest standards of collection care.

Participates in Ransom Center committee activities as requested, including evaluating collections and library acquisitions.

Master's degree with coursework in humanities, performing arts, art history, or film. Experience in literary, archival, or special collections research.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Advanced degree or coursework in library or information science, or in a discipline aligned with the Ransom Center's major collection strengths.

Three years experience in archives or special collections public services. Reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages.

May work around standard office conditions

Required Materials

Application Process for Non‑current Employees
You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Application Process for Current University Employees and Contingent Workers
As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Retirement Plan Eligibility
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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