University of Kansas Libraries & Institute for Digital Research in the
Humanities, Lawrence, Kansas
Review of applications begins August 21.
For full details and to apply see
http://www.employment.ku.edu/academic/25406BR
<http://www.employment.ku.edu/academic/25406BR>
Position Overview
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 am to 5 pm
This position has the option of a hybrid work arrangement. Incumbent
may work remotely and on campus based on a set departmental schedule.
The Digital Humanities Librarian collaborates with faculty, staff, and
students on the use of digital humanities (DH) scholarship, tools, and
methods. Duties will include project consulting and development, working
with course instructors to incorporate DH into the classroom, and
providing training for faculty, staff, and students in digital
humanities tools and methods. The position requires a broad familiarity
with the digital humanities, including the capacity of the field to
amplify stories by and about underrepresented groups. Working closely
with colleagues as a part of the Institute for Digital Research in the
Humanities <https://idrh.ku.edu/> (IDRH) and KU Libraries, the
successful applicant will contribute to a collaborative approach to
digital scholarship that raises the visibility of digital humanities on
campus and enhances KU’s reputation in the DH community.
Situated in KU Libraries and reporting to the librarian co-director of
the IDRH, the Digital Humanities Librarian is a key member of the IDRH
staff, collaborating closely with the IDRH co-directors and other
stakeholders to shape the vision of the IDRH, set and assess goals, and
provide a range of services, programming, and support for digital
humanities research.
The IDRH supports, creates, and disseminates digital research in the
humanities (DH). Established in 2010 as a partnership between KU
Libraries, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the Hall Center
for the Humanities, the IDRH provides an intellectual hub for DH and
fosters an interdisciplinary conversation across the university
community. Led by a co-director from KU Libraries and a co-director from
the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, IDRH aims to build a
flourishing environment for innovative exploration at the intersection
of digital technology and humanities research by providing resources and
training in the practices and tools of DH. Promoting public scholarship
and partnership-building, the IDRH facilitates externally funded
research and welcomes everyone, from the curious to the novice to the
expert. Major IDRH initiatives include a DH Fellows program
<https://idrh.ku.edu/fellows> for KU faculty and students; a
public-facing DH colloquium <https://idrh.ku.edu/colloquium>; offering
regular workshops in DH tools and methods
<https://idrh.ku.edu/digital-jumpstart-workshops-2022>; providing grants
for research and teaching <https://idrh.ku.edu/micro-grants>; project
consulting and partnerships; and externally funded grant initiatives in
the digital humanities.
We encourage candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.
There are multiple paths to success, and we are committed to supporting
professional development and growth in this position.
The University of Kansas Libraries support a safe and inclusive
environment for all members of our diverse communities at KU. We are
committed to building a diverse and pluralistic workforce and strongly
encourage applications from diverse candidates. This position
demonstrates a commitment to advancing diversity efforts in the
libraries and contributes to an inclusive environment.
This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position. Rank
considerations are based on professional performance, research, and
service experience sufficient to qualify for appointment at the rank of
Assistant Librarian or Associate Librarian. See the Libraries Criteria
for Academic Ranks document:
http://policy.ku.edu/libraries/criteria-academic-ranks-library-faculty
<http://policy.ku.edu/libraries/criteria-academic-ranks-library-faculty>
Additional information about the Libraries promotion and tenure
procedures can be found at the following website:
http://policy.ku.edu/libraries/promotion-and-tenure-procedures-faculty-
university-kansas-libraries
<http://policy.ku.edu/libraries/promotion-and-tenure-procedures-faculty-
university-kansas-libraries>
Job Description
Professional Responsibilities 70%
Consults with students, faculty, and staff on digital humanities
projects, providing technical expertise and support for DH methods.
Consultations are designed to empower faculty and graduate students
to pursue their own research and teaching.
Offers introductory training in DH tools and methods. Oversees and
executes hands-on workshops, training sessions, and seminars for
faculty and graduate students.
Develops and delivers DH content for graduate and undergraduate
courses and works with instructors to integrate DH skills into
course learning outcomes.
Designs and develops programmatic materials and content to support
IDRH programs and activities to foster engagement of students,
faculty, staff and community partners.
Understands the potential benefits and liabilities of various
digital platforms and tools and communicates them clearly to a range
of audiences.
Creates and maintains project documentation.
Independently coordinates and executes a variety of IDRH programs
and events, which may include grant funded programs, in
collaboration with IDRH co-directors. Contributes to IDRH funding
proposals.
Participates in the development of IDRH goals and objectives.
Joins the IDRH in a leadership role, participating in the planning,
administration, and execution of IDRH events and programming.
Assesses and reports on IDRH program outcomes.
Engages with KU Libraries colleagues to enhance and coordinate
digital scholarship support. Participates in services and programs
such as Research Sprints, Information Literacy Mini-Grants, and
Software Carpentry.
Advances the libraries’ priorities and strategic directions through
participation on project teams and/or task forces.
Demonstrates a commitment to advancing diversity efforts in the
libraries and contributes to an inclusive environment. KU Libraries
embraces diversity and inclusion and this position will contribute
to a climate that supports and reflects our community of students,
faculty and staff of all identities and backgrounds.
Research 20%
Contributes to the profession’s collective knowledge by engaging in
scholarly research activity.
Research may involve the publication of articles, books, book
reviews, grant-supported inquiry, or editorial work (see Promotion
and Tenure Procedures at KU, Spring 2017
<https://lfsa.ku.edu/sites/lfsa/files/files/LFSA_Files/Corrected_PP%26T_6_2017%2
07.20.pdf>).
Service 10%
Engages in service to the Libraries, the University and to
professional organizations by participating in committee work,
projects, and other contributory achievements.
Required Qualifications
1. ALA-accredited master’s degree in Library/Information Science or
equivalent from a foreign institution by date of appointment.
2. One year of experience with one or more digital scholarship methods,
as demonstrated through professional experience or coursework,
which may include but are not limited to: digital exhibits,
digital archives, data visualization, text analysis, digital
storytelling, network analysis, text encoding as evidenced in the
application.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Experience with one or more tools or platforms for creating
scholarly digital projects, which may include but are not limited to
Omeka, ArcGIS StoryMaps, Hypothes.is, Scalar, or Jekyll.
2. Experience with web development and/or programming tools, which may
include by are not limited to: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, Ruby,
R, Git, Jupyter Notebook.
3. Experience working with structured data formats, which may include
but are not limited to JSON, XML, CSV, relational databases.
4. Knowledge of current trends and resources in the digital humanities.
5. Experience with grant proposal development.
6. Experience developing and delivering workshops, instruction
sessions, and other training.
7. Experience working collegially and collaboratively in a team
environment.
Contact Information to Applicants
Tonia Morgan
morgt@ku.edu