The Massachusetts State Historical Records Advisory Board (MA SHRAB) is seeking a trained and experienced archivist for a part-time, contract position to provide advice, consultation, and training to successful applicants in the Massachusetts SHRAB Roving Archivist Program. This is an interim position
News from the Field
The state of Florida is now accepting applications for its state folklorist position to lead the Florida Folklife Program. The individual awarded the positions will be responsible for providing leadership and management expertise in support of the administration and operation of the
We were saddened to learn of the passing of Professor Leonard Primiano on July 25th, 2021. A renowned folklorist and religious studies scholar, he was a beloved friend and mentor to many in our field. Dr. Primiano was a professor of religious
The Florida Museum of Natural History (FM) is taking applications through August 16 for the position of Collections Manager for the South Florida Archaeology and Ethnography (SFAE) Collections within the Department of Natural History. This full-time, TEAMS exempt staff position will serve
The July 2021 issue of Border Lore has been released. BorderLore is a monthly online journal published by the Southwest Folklife Alliance that is dedicated to documenting, sharing, and elevating folklife in the borderlands region (Arizona, New Mexico, southern California, southern Utah,
The Department of Indigenous, Race, and Ethnic Studies at the University of Oregon seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Pacific Islander studies beginning Fall 2022. University of Oregon welcomes applications from scholars working on any dimension of Pacific Islander
The Indian Institute of Psychodrama (based in Chennai) presents “Story of the Soul,” a four-session Zoom workshop on “Storytelling and Psychodrama,” August 6, 13, 20, and 27, 8:30-10:30 am EST. Work in storytelling and psychodrama involves finding the story in oneself, and
The Association for Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC) invites you to join them for its series of Continuing Education webinars. “Managing Your Digital Assets,” featuring guest speaker Linda Tadic, will be held August 11, 2021 3:00-4:00 p.m. EDT. Archives and collectors often have
The Alabama Center for Traditional Culture (ACTC), the folk and traditional arts division of the Alabama State Council on the Arts (ASCA), seeks applications by August 11 for the position of Director for the ACTC, responsible for programs designed to identify, document,
Join the Academic Language Experts for a conversation with Anna-Lise Santella and Abby Gross, heads of acquisition at Oxford University Press, to explore how to “‘publish smart”’ to maximize the exposure, recognition, and influence needed for career advancement. Decisions made about where