The purpose of this position is to assist with the ongoing digitization of the William Langer Papers and the Usher Burdick Papers, as well as the creation of the Milton R. Young Papers available through the Chester Fritz Library. These activities are part of the newly formed Northern Plains Digital Initiatives Higher Education Consortium (UND, Cankdeska Cikana Community College, Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College, Sitting Bull College, Turtle Mountain Community College, United Tribes Technical College). This Consortium is intended to address tribal college and Indigenous community archival needs involving the preservation, digitization, and curation of Indigenous knowledge and cultural heritage materials. The person in this position may also assist in community outreach, curricular, and co-curricular activities across the Consortium with the assistance of the Consortium’s Digital Archivist and Tribal Liaison.

Duties & Responsibilities

Assist with the creation and/or building of UND-based, Consortium-related digital humanities collections.
Create/update technical documentation related to UND-based, Consortium-related digital humanities collections.

Required Competencies

Ability to digitize archival materials, particularly print and photos.
Ability to interact positively and communicate effectively.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and track tasks to meet objectives as they relate to position duties.

Minimum Requirements

Graduate student in English
Experience using Digital Humanities methods/tools
Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of the tribes within the geographical boundaries of North Dakota and the surrounding region.
Experience building collections in UND’s Scholarly Commons
Experience in managing culturally sensitive data and ethical conduct of research to protect Indigenous data sovereignty.