World War II Historian, Digital Content

The National WWII Museum is currently seeking a World War II Historian, Digital Content. The World War II Historian, Digital Content position offers a unique opportunity for a scholar to be a part of the intellectual life of the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy at The National WWII Museum, providing expertise in the development and production of historical content for the Museum’s digital platforms. This individual will review and audit existing historical materials, research and write, and enable the creation of new articles and other high quality historical content. The World War II Historian will engage fully in Museum and Institute scholarly activities, including higher education, leadership, and public programs, and represent The Museum to the scholarly community at professional and academic conferences.

This position reports to the Executive Director of the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy.

• Serve as Institute lead for development, coordination, and integration of historical content as envisioned in The Museum’s Strategic Plan.
• Research, write, coordinate, and peer-review historical content and archival footage for The Museum’s digital platforms.
• Teach graduate-level courses as part of the World War II Studies MA and continuing education programs, partnered with Arizona State University, and other higher education initiatives.
• Attend and participate in seminars, lectures, and public presentations.
• Participate in Institute Public Programming by interviewing guest speakers, taking part in panels and discussions, and providing talks on WWII leadership and other relevant aspects of the war.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Executive Director of the Institute for the Study of War and Democracy.

Qualifications

• Hold a doctorate degree (PhD) in U.S. History or a related specialty.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of WWII, the U.S. role in the war, and a commitment to research and professional goals that support the mission of the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy, and, more broadly, The National WWII Museum.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and abilities – verbal, written, and digital.
• Ability to travel to attend conferences, meetings sponsored by associations or industries, meet clients or representatives of potential clients, and to participate in overseas programs.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule that goes beyond a 40-hour week, including some weekends and evenings.

In addition to offering competitive wages, the Museum’s benefits package includes: 

• Medical insurance – 2 plan options; Museum pays 75% of premium 
• Dental and vision insurance 
• Flexible spending account 
• 401(k) – Museum matches 50% of employee contribution up to 6%; employer contribution full vested after 3 years of employment 
• Life insurance and AD&D - $15,000 policy employer paid; additional life and AD&D available 
• Long term disability insurance 
• Paid vacation and sick leave, 10 paid holidays per year 
• Free parking 
• Tuition assistance and professional development 
• Employee assistance program 

The National WWII Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks diversity in its workforce.  We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.  Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.