This position will support the MTSU Center for Historic Preservation's Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) South Regional program, funded by the Library of Congress. The South Region is comprised of South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Tennessee. The South Region is one of six regions providing grant opportunities (known as “subawards”) for up to $25,000 per award to school districts, universities, cultural institutions, library systems, and other educational organizations to incorporate TPS materials and methods into their existing education and professional development programs for pre- and in-service teachers, librarians, and other K-12 educators. Grant recipients may use TPS funding to meet a variety of programmatic needs, including delivering online or face-to-face TPS workshops, embedding TPS materials and content into broader professional development programs, and revising undergraduate or graduate course syllabi or curricula to include a TPS focus. The Program Specialist will work closely with the Program Director, Assistant Program Director, and Grants Supervisor on the recruitment, review, and monitoring of subawards. The Program Specialist will organize and participate in workshops and conferences, contribute to the monthly newsletter, support the development of the public history Consortium Interest Group, and create content for the TPS Teachers Network. This staff member will also coordinate with regional partners and state education organizations on needs and opportunities. This position will be housed at the Center for Historic Preservation's offices in Peck Hall with the option to also work partly remote. This position will require some travel for recruitment and support of regional grantees and participation in the larger Teaching with Primary Sources Consortium.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Master's degree