Reader in Digital Information Environments- Aberystwyth University
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Inserito il 13/12/2013
Reader in Digital Information Environments / Digital Humanities
Department of Information Studies
Institute of Management, Law and Information Science
Aberystwyth University
Grade 9: £54,826 - £56,467 per annum
We are seeking an outstanding scholar to develop and lead new research and teaching in
digital humanities/digital information environments at Aberystwyth University. In particular,
she/he will provide a strong point of focus and binding to strengthen academic partnerships in
new interdisciplinary research centres being developed by the University as part of its
ambitious 2012-2017 Strategic Plan. We aim to build a strong international presence in digital
humanities and digital information environment areas and the Readership will have a key role
in these exciting new developments. This is a post for an ambitious, innovative scholar
motivated by the possibilities of the discipline interacting with others to lead cutting edge
research of international significance. The role holder will be expected to contribute to the
building of strong partnerships.
The Readership will be based in the University’s Department of Information Studies (DIS)
within the Institute of Management, Law and Information Science. DIS has built an
international reputation over the past 49 years and has a central role in education and
research across the field of information science and the information profession. Spanning
Libraries, Archives, Records Management and Digital Curation the department strategy is
committed to developing its portfolio of teaching and research in these areas and wishes by
this appointment to strengthen its contribution within these and related areas.
The successful applicant will contribute to the teaching of the Department’s PG portfolio
spanning multiple PG courses including our Pathways to Information Leadership courses. In
addition to teaching, the post will involve administrative duties, student supervision and
support.
Informal enquiries to:
Professor Chris Thomas, Pro-Vice Chancellor Research and Academic Quality
Email: cjt@aber.ac.uk
Phone: +44(0)1970 62 1987
Dr Allen Foster, Head of Department of Information Studies (aef@aber.ac.uk). Prospective
applicants may also phone for further information by arrangement with the Departmental
Secretary (01970 622189).
Ref: IMLIS.13.03
Closing Date: 8 January 2014
Interview Date: 6 February 2014
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For further details see: http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/media/departmental/humanresources/pdfs/jobs/IMLIS-13-03-FINAL-EXT.pdf
