Job: Head of Graduate Programs, Scholars’ Lab, University of Virginia Library

The announcement is posted on the University of Virginia Library Scholars’ Lab site:  http://scholarslab.org/uncategorized/are-you-our-next-head-of-graduate-programs/
The announcement and the full job site posting are below for ease. This includes ease for people looking at this amazing position, and for people like me who are looking to learn from this position scoping for supporting similar programs and activities at other institutions. Congrats to UVa for a great position, and a great model for all of us to pursue for engaged public scholarly work!


Are you our next Head of Graduate Programs?

“We build up people and practices more than products.” That’s part of our charter, and the Head of Graduate Programs is essential to this mission.  We in the Scholars’ Lab and University of Virginia Library are thrilled to alert you to the new job posting https://jobs.virginia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=80148
As the description on the University of Virginia job site emphasizes, the primary responsibilities focus on the Praxis Program and other graduate DH Fellowships.  “Mentoring, managing day-to-day operations, and coordinating staff support for both team-based and individual graduate fellowship programs at U.Va. Library. Developing intellectual programming in the digital humanities for the Scholars’ Lab and building community among emerging scholars at U.Va. Fostering collaboration on humanities training and research support with internal and external partners.”  The Head of Graduate Programs works closely with graduate programs around the university to arrange fellowships and collaborates with librarians in enhancing the digital curriculum.  Feel free to imagine how you might weave your own interests and research into these responsibilities (we make time for staff members to pursue research projects).  We look for talent in communication and community building, experience in the context of digital research and instruction, and familiarity with graduate studies in your discipline(s): “Master’s degree or equivalent in the humanities or humanistic aspects of information science.”
This is a great time to join the broad and deep teams of digital scholarship at the University of Virginia, with our new Dean of Libraries John Unsworth and the University’s reconfirmed commitment to innovative humanities research in the biggest tent of DH.  Scholars’ Lab collaborates with the Carter G. Woodson Institute for African-American and African Studies and the Institute of the Humanities and Global Cultures.  The Head of Graduate Programs can help shape both the research agenda and the series of workshops and public programs that serve the entire University community, along with the Scholars’ Lab’s directors, the Head of Public Programs, and others in this collaborative center within the Library.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with experience, and expected in the $65,000 – $75,000 range per annum. Excellent benefits, TIAA/CREF and other retirement plans along with generous funding for travel and professional development.
To Apply:
Review of applications to begin immediately and continue until position is filled. (If you need to search the Jobs@UVa portal, the posting number is 0619604).  It is easy to apply: complete the application, and attach cover letter and CV, with contact information for three current, professional references.


Full posting:

Posting Information

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ALL POSTINGS

0619604
University Managerial and Professional Staff
University Staff
Staff Application
31080 LB-Info Technology
University of Virginia Library
Charlottesville
Head of Scholars’ Lab Graduate Programs
$65,000 – $75,000
No
09-16-2016
The University of Virginia Library seeks an experienced, versatile digital scholar and administrator to lead programs for graduate students in our internationally recognized Scholars’ Lab; home of the Praxis Program and a vibrant community of Graduate Fellows in Digital Humanities. The ideal candidate will have: deep familiarity with humanities scholarship and digital methods at the graduate level; an interest in experimental approaches to analysis, authoring, and publication; experience in teaching and administrative roles in higher education; and a commitment to the training of emerging scholars and alt-ac humanities professionals. The Head of Scholars’ Lab Graduate Programs joins an accomplished and forward-looking digital scholarship team, and is eligible for the self-directed research time that all of our staff members are granted for professional engagement and to pursue their own, often collaborative, R&D projects.
Primary Responsibilities: Mentoring, managing day-to-day operations, and coordinating staff support for both team-based and individual graduate fellowship programs at U.Va. Library. Developing intellectual programming in the digital humanities for the Scholars’ Lab and building community among emerging scholars at U.Va. Fostering collaboration on humanities training and research support with internal and external partners.
Required: Master’s degree or equivalent in the humanities or humanistic aspects of information science. Project management, supervisory, and teaching experience. Ability as an instructor, mentor, writer, and researcher. Knowledge of methods and practices in the digital humanities. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to a generalist audience.
For Thomas Jefferson, learning was an integral part of life. The “academical village” was created around the assumption that learning is a lifelong and shared process, and that interaction between scholars and students enlivens the pursuit of knowledge.
University Human Resources strives to identify applicants who will contribute as high potential employees, leaders and managers. We employ individuals who foster and promote the University mission and purpose. Successful candidates exemplify uncommon integrity; they are honest, trusted, team-oriented and live the core values of the University. These candidates display great judgment, by practicing evidence-based decision-making. They are strategically focused by contributing to and achieving department goals and vision. They set high performance standards and hold themselves accountable by aggressively executing these standards. These employees also develop a deep passion for the University and the impact it has on students, faculty, alumni and community. Successful candidates identify their personal career goals and development opportunities, and as supervisors, help their staff do the same. They contribute to team success by leading talent, through their individual efforts and by leading and developing their teams.
Open Until Filled
CV / Resume
Cover Letter
Contact information for 3 References – name, email, phone
jobs.virginia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=80148

Faculty, Professional Research Staff and University Staff – Executive

Univ.Staff – Operational & Administrative (O&A), Managerial & Professional (M&P)

Library Services
Exempt
No
Day
40
12
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Univ.Staff – O&A or M&P – QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s Degree or Equivalent
Master’s degree or equivalent in the humanities or humanistic aspects of information science.
Doctoral Degree
Doctoral degree in a field related to humanities scholarship or humanistic aspects of information science.
Some – up to 4 years
-Project management experience.
-Supervisory experience.
-Teaching experience.
Some – up to 4 years
Previous experience in higher education administration and experience in scholarly research, writing, and digital project development. Previous experience in writing and administering grants.
-Ability as an instructor, mentor, writer and researcher. -Knowledge of methods and practices in the digital humanities.
-Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to a generalist audience.
-Computer applications appropriate to digital humanities scholarship.

Univ.Staff – O&A or M&P – EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

Criminal History
Sexual Offender Registry
Degree Validation
No
No
Yes