The Center for Digital Humanities at South Carolina seeks to appoint a Research Assistant Professor to serve as Associate Director of the Center. Applicants should have a PhD in a humanities discipline along with a strong background in computational research methodologies.
Important skills for the position include an imaginative approach to collaborative research, efficient project management, strong grant-writing abilities, the ability to build coalitions and work cooperatively with a variety of partners, and the ability to communicate effectively with specialists in a variety of disciplines including Computer Science. Experience with T.E.I. standards and XML markup, while not required, are highly desirable. In addition to overseeing project development and managing the Center’s staff and operations, the Associate Director will have the opportunity to create courses and to spearhead efforts in curriculum development.
Eleven-month salary $60,000 with benefits. Based on performance the position is annually renewable. Send letter and resume by February 15, 2012 to David Lee Miller, Director, Center for Digital Humanities, Thomas Cooper Library, University of South Carolina, Columbia SC 29208.
The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Minorities and women are especially encouraged to apply. The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status.
2011-12-16