Job Summary
The Associate Historian is part of IEEE’s professional History and Heritage team, whose mission is to preserve and make known the history of IEEE, its members, their industries and professions, and related technologies. The position reports to the Director of Heritage Programs. The postholder will research and develop historical content within special projects as assigned or to fulfil approved engagements. They will assist History & Heritage and CEE staff in outreach to public and IEEE audiences. In addition to these core responsibilities, the Associate Historian advances IEEE History and Heritage programs by cultivating relationships within IEEE and among the broader historical community, supporting leadership in these efforts.
This is a full time, temporary position through December 31, 2027. The role will be based at the IEEE Operations Center in Piscataway, NJ.
Key Responsibilities
Independently researching and developing historical content, on special projects as assigned, in order to: facilitate the outreach efforts of IEEE as assigned by management; fulfil service requests from IEEE staff and volunteers; enhance IEEE REACH, the IEEE Global Museum, the Engineering and Technology History Wiki, or other IEEE History and Heritage programs; enable and advance the creation of activations commissioned, or the organization of events & experiences, by the CEE Content Transformation team or other CEE teams; engage academic, professional, public or IEEE audiences through published research or popular articles, or by giving presentations or lectures at conferences and events as authorized and encouraged by management.