Research Fellow, Presidential Oral History Program, Miller Center

The Miller Center of Public Affairs, a nonpartisan affiliate of the University of Virginia (UVA), seeks candidates for the position of Research Fellow. The one-year position will be located within the Center’s Presidential Oral History Program and will support the Program’s efforts to conduct oral histories of recent presidential administrations.

Established in 1975 through a generous gift from entrepreneur and philanthropist Burkett Miller, the Miller Center of Public Affair s specializes in presidential scholarship, public policy, and political history. It strives to apply the lessons of history and civil discourse to the nation's most pressing contemporary governance challenges.

The Miller Center is a supportive community, grounded in diverse perspectives. Its faculty and staff value scholarly excellence, civil discourse, and respectful conduct.

The Research Fellow will:

• Conduct oral history interviews with members of recent presidential administrations
• Produce public-facing scholarship on the American presidency
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree
• Dedication to upholding the values of the Miller Center’s faculty and staff

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in U.S. political history and the history of the presidency and executive branch
• Experience with executive oral histories

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated salary for this position is $70,000. This is a full-time, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit https://hr.virginia.edu/benefits .

Physical Demands

The job is primarily sedentary and requires some travel.

Additional Position Information

This appointment is for twelve months. Renewal for an additional twelve months is possible, subject to the availability of funds, performance, and need.

This position will remain open until filled. Review of applications will begin in late April and the ideal start date is Summer 2025. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment, which includes education verification.

This position is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. Remote/hybrid work will be considered with the preference for on-site work. For more information about the University of Virginia and the Charlottesville community, please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/.

To Apply:

Candidates must apply through Careers at UVA and search for R0071625. Applications must include the following documents:

• Cover letter outlining candidate’s interest in and relevant experience connected to the fellowship’s responsibilities
• CV
• Writing sample
• Names and full contact information for three professional referees who could be contacted for letters of reference

Upload all materials into the resume submission field. Multiple documents may be submitted into this one field or may be combined into one PDF for submission.

**Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive consideration.**

For questions about the position, please contact Barbara Perry, J. Wilson Newman Professor and Co-Chair, Presidential Oral History Program, at baperry@virginia.edu . For questions about the application process, please contact Jessica Russo, Senior Recruiting Specialist, at sxv9zv@virginia.edu .

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experience. We are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.