The Baylor University Libraries seek applications for the position of Director of The Texas Collection & University Archives. This academic professional with faculty status provides leadership, vision, and direction for The Texas Collection & University Archives and is responsible for the strategic planning and day-to-day operations of the library and archives. The Director also provides administrative oversight of Baylor at Independence, the original site of Baylor University and the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Independence, Texas. Celebrating its centennial in 2023, The Texas Collection is one of the largest Texana collections in the world. While focused on the Lone Star State, The Texas Collection also holds information on the Southwest, Mexico, westward expansion, and beyond. Materials date from the 15th century to the present and tell the story of Texas from pre-Republic, Republic of Texas, and statehood. Scholars from all over the world come to The Texas Collection to research facets of Texas including history, agriculture, literature, religion, politics, and education. The Texas Collection hosts Baylor classes and provides special presentations and programming for the public. The mission of the University Archives is to collect, preserve, and provide access to records related to Baylor University. Materials in the University Archives shine a light on the important decisions that have made Baylor the institution it is today, providing valuable insight into our storied past. For qualifications and additional information, see https://apply.interfolio.com/90470 (Opens July 16, 2021, Closes August 23, 2021)
Baylor University is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked research institution, consistently listed with highest honors among The Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For.” The Baylor University Libraries support teaching, learning and research at Baylor University, and consist of the Moody and Jones Libraries; Armstrong Browning Library; Arts & Special Collections Research Center; Institute for Oral History; Keston Center for Religion, Politics, and Society; Library and Academic Technology Services; W. R. Poage Legislative Library; and Texas Collection with over 2.5 million volumes, significant holdings in e-journals, e-books, databases, and other digital content (https://tinyurl.com/bulstats).
The Baylor University Libraries commit to increase diversity and recognize, value, respect, and empower all members of our community. We actively challenge and respond to bias, harassment, and discrimination. We commit to a policy of equal opportunity to resources, services, and spaces for all persons. The library is a place where differences are welcomed, people are nurtured, all perspectives are heard, and every individual feels a sense of belonging (https://tinyurl.com/buldei).
