Curator/Archivist

(April 15, 2026)

Position Title - Curator/Archivist

Supervisor Title (All entry and mid-level position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.)- Director of Special Collections and University Archives

Position Type - Full-time, permanent

Benefits - Yes

Salary Range - $76,000 - $85,000

Stony Brook University is seeking a PRODiG+ Fellow in the department of University Libraries / Special Collections and University Archives through the State University of New York (SUNY) Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth Plus (PRODiG+) Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (PRODiG+). PRODiG+ is designed with two primary goals: (1) increasing the number and share of excellent diverse faculty committed to advancing the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion; and (2) strengthening the pipeline for retention and support of those faculty. Additional information on the PRODiG+ Fellowship can be found at https://www.suny.edu/prodig-plus/fellowship/.

Curator/Archivist is a postdoctoral PRODiG+ fellow who stewards, processes, and promotes diverse archival and special collections, and participates in instructional programs, collections-based research, and outreach activities. The curator/archivist ensures these collections are preserved, discoverable, and meaningfully integrated into the University’s commitment to inclusive teaching practice, innovative research, and community engagement.

The position is a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-track faculty position at the lecturer level to commence in Fall 2026. The successful candidate will be appointed for 2 years at an annual salary of $80,000 with comprehensive state benefits. The fellow will be a part of a mentored research environment and, with successful performance and demonstrated equitable and inclusive teaching strategies focused on student success, will be invited to join the tenure-track faculty at Stony Brook University after two years.

This role involves accessioning, organizing, and describing collection materials; and facilitating access in alignment with professional standards and ADA requirements. The curator/archivist will support the evaluation of materials for potential inclusion in collections or instructional use. The curator/archivist works closely with faculty, students, researchers, and community partners to design and deliver instruction, workshops, and interpretive programs that foster critical engagement with the collections/archives. Through collaboration and outreach, the curator/archivist builds bridges between the Libraries’ holdings and the broader academic and public communities, ensuring these resources remain vibrant, accessible, and relevant for future generations.

The successful candidate’s appointment will be in University Libraries.

For the full job posting and application details, please visit: https://apply.interfolio.com/183000.

https://apply.interfolio.com/183000

All application materials must be submitted online and include;

Application letter addressing your qualifications, relevant experience,

An essay in response to the following in 750 words or less:.

“Please describe how you’ve engaged, facilitated, and/or enhanced diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts in the campus community. Examples could include personal, academic, and/or work experience and may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility; work, volunteer/unpaid/community service; or related experience/expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations.”

Curriculum vitae.

3 references (contact information only). References will only be contacted for the finalist.