Part-Time Research Assistant - Clio, UMKC School of Humanities and Social Sciences

University of Missouri - Kansas City
School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Founded by a faculty member in UMKC's School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), Clio is a non-profit based in Kansas City that offers a website and mobile application that connects the public to nearby history and culture. Clio is seeking two part-time Research Assistants who will work directly with our founder to research, author, edit, and expand our library of short articles on historical and cultural landmarks. These individuals will also assist museums, libraries, and history/cultural organizations across the country that use Clio to share the history of landmarks in their communities.

The SHSS is home to ten departments and more than 25 academic degree programs spanning the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Through innovative teaching, research, and community engagement, SHSS prepares students to develop a deeper understanding of the world around them.

For more information about the UMKC School of Humanities and Social Sciences, visit: https://shss.umkc.edu/

UMKC is rated R1 by the Carnegie Research Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

The Part-Time Clio Research Assistant supports the development and enhancement of Clio's digital content while also assisting organizations that are using Clio in communities across the United States. Working directly with Clio's founder, individuals in this position will research, write, and edit short articles on historical and cultural topics while assisting partner organizations that use Clio in sharing stories about their communities.

While researching, writing, and editing articles about historical and cultural landmarks across the US forms the core of this position, this role also offers opportunities to contribute to Clio's larger mission, including creating user support materials, grant writing, and outreach efforts. Employees in this position will have opportunities to develop professional skills, build networks in public history, education, and nonprofit work, and create a public-facing portfolio of their work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Author, edit, review, and improve Clio entries, including the production of new articles while also editing and improving existing articles for historical and cultural landmarks throughout the United States.
• Conduct research, organize historical information, and create engaging public-facing content related to historical and cultural landmarks.
• Partner with museums, libraries, historical societies, educators, and community organizations to support their use of Clio.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in writing and research.
• Strong research, writing, and editing skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, manage a flexible schedule, and meet established deadlines.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Interest in history, culture, public history, education, museums, libraries, heritage tourism, or related fields.
• Ability to collaborate with organizations and community partners.

The anticipated hourly rate for this position has been established as $20.00/hourly.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Application materials must be submitted online at https://www.umkc.edu/hr/careers/. To be considered, you must complete the application including Legal Name, US employment eligibility, and current contact information. Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF and upload as a resume attachment. Application materials must include:

• Personal letter of interest
• Resume or curriculum vitae

Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).

If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

Handling of Application Materials

After initial review by the committee all uploaded materials may be shared with all faculty in the prospective home department. For affiliations and joint appointments materials may be shared with all faculty in all departments involved.

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This part-time, non-benefit eligible, academic appointment is expected to continue through May 31, 2027. The position is grant-funded, and continuation is contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funding. The appointment may be renewed based on funding, performance, and program needs.

This position offers a flexible schedule averaging 15 to 20 hours per week. Travel is not required.

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement/retirement/core-voluntary-plans

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.