Assistant Director of Innovation and Learning, Maryland

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Inserito il 13/04/2016

from "Humanist"

The Maryland Institute for Technology and the Humanities
 http://mith.umd.edu/  (MITH) at the University of Maryland seeks an
Assistant Director of Innovation and Learning to play a leadership role in
managing MITH’s growing portfolio of courses and instructional programs.
The successful candidate will report to MITH’s Director and be adept at
fostering the development of exciting digital humanities related curriculum
and programs; creating dynamic learning communities for faculty,
postdoctoral fellows, graduate students and undergraduates; and providing
valuable input towards MITH’s strategic goals and plans. She or he will
draw upon successful experience with training and curriculum development in
the digital humanities, and demonstrate the ability to cultivate and manage
constructive relationships with a variety of University partners and
stakeholders.

Two years of relevant professional experience in a digital humanities
center, lab, or similar organization is required, as is demonstrated
experience with designing and implementing digital humanities education or
training programs; experience leading workshops, tutorials, or classroom
instruction; experience contributing to a digital humanities project or
initiative; excellent verbal and written communication skills; and strong
organizational and interpersonal skills. An M.A. or M.L.S. in a humanities
discipline, library and information science, or a related field is required
at minimum.

This position is full-time and salary is commensurate with experience. The
University of Maryland also offers a competitive benefits package. To
apply, please send a letter of application, CV, and contact information for
three references to Neil Fraistat, Director of MITH, via email:
fraistat@umd.edu. For best consideration, applications should be received
by Friday, April 22. Confidential review of applications will continue
until the position is filled. We particularly encourage applications from
members of under-represented groups.

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and
regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The
University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons
and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status,
age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital
status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of
rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment,
educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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