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Postdoctoral Researcher in the Digital Humanities
Hall Center for the Humanities
University of Kansas
https://employment.ku.edu/staff/2527BR
Apply by March 5, 2015
Position Overview
The Hall Center for the Humanities seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher in the
Digital Humanities. In order to increase the profile of digital humanities
scholarship at the university, the Hall Center seeks to appoint a recent
PhD as a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Digital Humanities who will work on
a substantial research project in the Hall Center and assist the faculty
co-directors of the Institute for Digital Research in the Humanities with
workshops and teaching. Candidates should have a PhD in any humanities or
humanities-oriented social science field and have demonstrated experience
with digital humanities tools and methodologies. Successful candidates will
also possess a track record of excellence in teaching at the university
level. The Postdoctoral Researcher will be mentored by faculty members at
KU in allied fields and the Hall Center Director. This is a two-year
appointment.
The Hall Center is a designated research center on the KU campus that
promotes scholarship the humanities, arts, and humanities-oriented social
sciences. Along with the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and the KU
Libraries, the Hall Center supports the Institute for Digital Research in
the Humanities (IDRH).
Job Description
65% - Conduct research and work on a substantial, publishable project in
the Researcher’s field of study while in residence at the Hall Center.
Participate in the Center’s intellectual environment by attending seminars,
colloquia, and other relevant scholarly development programs.
30% - Work closely with the IDRH to design and implement digital
humanities-specific workshops for faculty and students on campus. Design
and teach one digital humanities seminar per year to advanced
undergraduates and graduate students.
5% - Present research at conferences of national or international status in
the Digital Humanities.
Required Qualifications
1. Doctoral degree in a humanities or humanities-oriented social science
field that was received within the previous two (2) calendar years to the
time of application
2. Expertise in the digital humanities, demonstrated by the successful
integration of digital humanities tools and methodologies with humanities
scholarship.
3. At least 2 years of experience in teaching undergraduates and/or
graduate students at the university level, either as a graduate teaching
assistant or lecturer.
4. Strong computer skills based on previous coursework and/or
implementation of digital humanities in the applicant’s previous and
current work.
5. Excellent communication skills, as evidenced by application materials
and/or previous publications.
Note: To be appointed as a Postdoctoral Researcher, it is necessary to have
the PhD conferred at the time of hire. Appointments made without a diploma
or certified transcript indicating an earned doctorate are conditional
hires and are appointed on an interim basis not to exceed six (6) months.
Upon verification of degree, the appointment will be extended to its full
duration.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Experience teaching courses in digital humanities tools and methods at
the university level.
2. Experience in research center, laboratory, institute, or library
administration.
3. Experience in planning workshops or conferences for academics or the
public.
Additional Candidate Instruction
Deadline to apply for this position is Thursday, March 5, 2015. Review of
applications will begin on March 6.
This is a two year limited term appointment, with an end date of May 15,
2017.
For full description and application instructions, see:
https://employment.ku.edu/staff/2527BR
