Job Description:

Mississippi State University Libraries invites applications for an innovative, collaborative, and forward-thinking Curator of Rare Books and Mississippiana. This is an exceptional opportunity for a librarian, archivist, public historian, or museum professional who is passionate about preserving cultural heritage while expanding access to unique collections through teaching, research, exhibitions, and public engagement.

As Curator, you will help shape the future of one of the nation's fastest-rising research libraries. Rather than simply maintaining established collections, you will play a central role in developing new collecting priorities, connecting distinctive resources with scholars and students, and creating innovative opportunities for discovery that advance Mississippi State University's research, teaching, and land-grant mission.

The Curator of Rare Books and Mississippiana will join an ambitious and collaborative faculty dedicated to building the next generation of research library services. This position offers an unusual opportunity to influence collection development, strengthen community partnerships, mentor students, contribute to scholarship, and help define the future of special collections at a university making substantial investments in research excellence and cultural stewardship.

This is a 12-month, tenure-track faculty appointment reporting to the Associate Dean of Archives and Special Collections. Faculty members contribute through librarianship, scholarship, and professional service while working in a collaborative environment that values innovation, intellectual curiosity, and student success.

Salary Grade:  UC

For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Location (City AND State):

Starkville, MS

Application Deadline:

9/7/2026

Minimum Degree Requirement:

Master's Degree

Years of experience required:

Years not specified. Teaching experience, experience with exhibits, and/or experience supervising students and volunteers.

Workplace Model:

In-Person

Salary Range:

$50,000 minimum

For more information and to apply, please visit this link.