RES ASSOC - Inclusive History Project; TEMP

The Inclusive History Project (IHP) on the Flint campus is looking for driven individuals to contribute to our research into the diverse histories of the university community.

We are seeking enthusiastic candidates to join the IHP team at UM-Flint. In this role, you'll work closely with the IHP Director of Research, Dr. Lisa M. Lapeyrouse, and the IHP Program Coordinator, Jacob Jones, on a variety of innovative IHP research initiatives focused on the University of Michigan in the Middle East Project (U-M in the ME). The ideal candidate has demonstrated historical research experience and a working knowledge of local Middle Eastern culture, history, and socio-political life.

• The minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's degree in History or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and with a team
• At least 1 year of demonstrated experience performing in-person archival research
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Personal transportation and ability to work in-person on the UM-Flint campus and surrounding community, some travel to Dearborn and Ann Arbor may be required

• Master's degree in History or related field.
• Demonstrated experience on the UM-Flint campus or in the Flint area, working with a broad range of community members and supporting projects with a community engagement focus.
• Demonstrated experience working to support an academic research project e.g., grant writing, IRB approval processes, manuscript development and publication.
• Knowledge of or experience with the Oral History Metadata Synchronizer (OHMS), Omeka S, and/or Word Press
• Demonstrated research expertise in Middle East and Middle Eastern Diaspora Studies
• Past experience conducting archival research
• Experience collecting, cleaning, coding, and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data.
• Familiarity with local Middle Eastern culture, history, and socio-political life
• Fluency in Arabic

Hybrid

The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Temp job openings are posted for a minimum of three calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the fourth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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RES ASSOC I-The Inclusive History Project (TEMP)

RES ASSOC I (TEMP)

Flint Campus

Flint, MI

Hybrid

Part-Time

Temporary

Nonexempt

Flint Hlth Prof Stud

Flint Dept Pub Hlth & Hlth Sci

9/29/2026 - 10/29/2026

$18.00 - $22.00

Temporary Job Opening