Temporary - Associate Historian

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers • Piscataway, NJ

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Historian is part of IEEE’s professional History and Heritage team, which preserves and makes known the history of IEEE, its members, their industries and professions, and related technologies. Reporting to the Director of Heritage Programs, the position researches and develops historical content for assigned special projects or approved engagements and assists History & Heritage and CEE staff with outreach to public and IEEE audiences. The role also advances IEEE History and Heritage programs by cultivating relationships within IEEE and across the broader historical community and supporting leadership in these efforts.

This is a full-time, temporary position through December 31, 2027, based at the IEEE Operations Center in Piscataway, New Jersey.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Expertise in the history of technology, history of science, public history, or a closely related field.
• Self-motivation, discipline, strong organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to present engagingly to small- to medium-sized audiences.
• Ability to translate complex historical and technical content into accessible content for multiple audiences.
• Ability to recognize the potential of new information technologies for reference, research, education, and public outreach to enhance outcomes or improve capacity.
• Proficiency with core Microsoft Office and Google Suite products, such as databases and spreadsheets.
• Ability to contribute to a collegial, optimistic team environment aligned with IEEE’s core values; be an effective, nimble partner and teammate with a customer-centered mentality; and demonstrate sensitivity to domestic and international cultural protocols.
• Ability to travel domestically, including on weekends and/or evenings several times per year; occasional international travel may be required.
• Individuals currently serving on an IEEE board or committee are not eligible to apply.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or other advanced degree in history, education, public history/museology, archival science, or a related field.
• Ph.D. in history, education, public history/museology, archival science, or a related field.
• Two to four years of postgraduate experience in a related field.
• Specific knowledge, training, or experience in museum curation and exhibits.
• Specific knowledge, training, or experience in K-12 education.
• Understanding of not-for-profit organizations and experience working with volunteers.
• Proficiency in communications and media software.

Responsibilities

• Independently research and develop historical content for assigned special projects.
• Facilitate IEEE outreach efforts as assigned by management.
• Fulfill service requests from IEEE staff and volunteers.
• Enhance IEEE REACH, the IEEE Global Museum, the Engineering and Technology History Wiki, and other IEEE History and Heritage programs.
• Enable and advance activations commissioned by, or events and experiences organized by, the CEE Content Transformation team or other CEE teams.
• Engage academic, professional, public, or IEEE audiences through published research, popular articles, presentations, or lectures at conferences and events, as authorized and encouraged by management.
• Publicize programs and special projects within the Associate Historian’s remit through reports or articles for the IEEE History newsletter and other channels.
• Cultivate relationships with academic historians, public historians, avocational historians, collectors, and the broader historical community.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships with staff, volunteers, IEEE members, vendors, and the IEEE History Committee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level