[ecrea] University of Kansas Job Posting in Digital Humanities

The University of Kansas Humanities Program is currently inviting 
applications for a full-time, academic year tenure-track assistant 
professor position in Digital Humanities. We would be most appreciative 
if you would circulate the following announcement to potential applicants.
The Humanities Program of the University of Kansas welcomes applications 
for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Digital Humanities, 
to begin as early as August 18, 2017.  Initial review of applications 
begins November 1, 2016.  For a complete announcement and to apply 
online, go to: https://employment.ku.edu/academic/7261BR.

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 Posting Title 	Assistant Professor in Digital Humanities
Auto req ID 	7261BR
Position Number 	00002203
Department 	Humanities
Location/Division 	Lawrence
FTE 	1.0
Reg/Temp 	Regular
Position Overview 	The University of Kansas seeks a tenure-track 
assistant professor in Digital Humanities.  This position is a 
full-time, academic year appointment.  The accomplished digital humanist 
will participate in the Humanities Program teaching, including 
established courses at the introductory level (e.g., HUM 110 
Introduction to Humanities), as well as working with the Institute for 
Digital Research in the Humanities (IDRH) to further develop Digital 
Humanities courses and research across humanities disciplines; conduct 
Digital Humanities research leading to peer-reviewed scholarly 
production in appropriate venues, and to external funding applications 
as appropriate; and engage in program, College, University, and national 
service.

The University of Kansas is especially interested in hiring faculty 
members who can contribute to the climate of diversity in the College of 
Liberal Arts and Sciences and to four key campus-wide strategic 
initiatives: (1) Sustaining the Planet, Powering the World: (2) 
Promoting Well-Being, Finding Cures; (3) Building Communities, Expanding 
Opportunities; and (4) Harnessing Information, Multiplying Knowledge. 
For more information, see 
http://www.provost.ku.edu/strategic-plan/initiatives.

The successful candidate must have appropriate authorization to work in 
the U.S. before employment begins.
Job Description 	40% Research:

    Conduct computationally-assisted analysis in area of Digital 
Humanities expertise. Tenure-track faculty members are expected to 
develop and maintain an active research program which gains national 
recognition and is advanced substantially beyond the level of the Ph.D. 
dissertation.  The faculty member is a creative, experimental, 
collaborative scholar whose research will continue to develop in depth 
and importance throughout his or her career. Tenure-track faculty 
members are expected to publish in peer-reviewed venues and to present 
findings at professional conferences.

40% Teaching/Advising:

    Teach four courses/academic year in the Humanities Program; courses 
may be cross-listed or cross-referenced with other departments. One 
course equivalency may be dedicated in the overall teaching effort of 
responsibilities for this position to specific Digital Humanities 
curricular reform and development.
    Develop curricular programs in the Digital Humanities (e.g., 
courses in Digital Humanities, Undergraduate Certificate in Digital 
Humanities).
    In annual evaluations, the candidate would be expected to 
demonstrate that he or she has substantially revised an existing course 
(e.g., HUM 110 Introduction to Humanities) to include appropriate level 
content, tools, and methodologies from Digital Humanities, and has made 
substantial progress in developing an interdisciplinary curriculum and 
new courses in Digital Humanities.
    Prepare for and attend all class meetings. In case of absence, 
faculty member must make arrangements for a substitute to teach class. 
Classes should not be cancelled.
    Develop assignments, administer tests, evaluate student work, 
provide feedback to students, and assign grades.
    Hold regular office hours for students involved in classes taught. 
A minimum of three posted office hours each week is required.  Be 
available for reasonable appointments if a student cannot meet during 
scheduled office hours.
    Adhere to program, College, and University policies.
    All faculty members are expected to be active in advising.  All 
faculty members are to take their teaching and advising responsibilities 
seriously and to strive for excellence in the classroom.

20% Service:  Work closely with the Institute for Digital Research in 
the Humanities

    Tenure-track faculty are expected to participate in appropriate 
professional activities, such as attending program meetings, carrying 
out program committee assignments, attending national meetings or 
conferences, and refereeing or reviewing manuscripts for research 
journals and grant proposals.  Service to the College and University is 
also expected, and to the greater profession at-large.

Collegiality.  All faculty members are expected to act in a manner that 
promotes collegial relationships and shows respect toward students, 
staff, and colleagues.  Faculty members are expected to meet 
satisfactory standards of performance in all three areas of 
responsibility and to carry out those responsibilities in accordance 
with the Faculty Code of Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct, 
http://policy.ku.edu/provost/faculty-code.
Required Qualifications 	
Evaluation of the following requirements will be made through: (a) 
teaching and research statements and supplemental materials; (b) letter 
of application describing experience and accomplishments; (c) record of 
accomplishments and productivity included in curriculum vitae, and (d) 
information provided from three professional references:



    Ph.D. or ABD in a humanities related field of study is expected by 
the start date of appointment.
    Specialization in computationally-assisted research in a humanities 
discipline, including text-analytic techniques, spatial analysis, 
digital cultures and media, web mining or web-based media, image 
analysis and visualization, and/or analysis of large data sets.
    Demonstrated ability to teach beginning and advanced courses in 
specialty.
    Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching in humanities 
courses, as evidenced by syllabi, teaching philosophy statement and/or 
reference letters on teaching
    Demonstrated commitment to excellence in research as evidenced by 
project-based work, graduate coursework, dissertation research, 
publications, and/or externally funded research grants.


The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, 
color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, 
disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, 
parental status, retaliation, gender identity, gender expression and 
genetic information in the University’s programs and activities.
Additional Candidate Instruction 	A complete online application will 
include:

    Online application describing experience and accomplishments
    CV
    Teaching statement and supplemental materials (e.g., teaching 
portfolio, sample syllabi, peer evaluations, student surveys; research 
statement and supplemental materials (e.g., representative publications; 
links to relevant websites)
    Names and contact information for three professional references

Review of applications begins on November 1, 2016 and continues as 
needed to collect a pool of qualified applicants.  To ensure 
consideration, apply by Oct 31, 2016.

Applications must be complete through KU employment site at: 
https://employment.ku.edu/academic/7261BR
Contact Information to Applicants 	Professor Sandra Zimdars-Swartz, 
Director and Search Chair
Humanities Program
308 Bailey Hall
1440 Jayhawk Blvd
Lawrence, KS 66045
email: (hwcdirector /at/ ku.edu)
Advertised Salary Range 	Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Strategic Initiative 	Strategic Initiative #4: Harnessing Information, 
Multiplying Knowledge
Application Review Begins 	01-Nov-2016
Anticipated Start Date 	18-Aug-2017
Disclaimer 	The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the 
basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, 
ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital 
status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, genetic 
information and retaliation in the University's programs and activities. 
Access to information regarding equal opportunity and diversity worksite 
posters is available at 
http://www.humanresources.ku.edu/policies_procedures/category_details/index.aspx?category=8 
or you may contact 785-864-4946 or (employ /at/ ku.edu) for alternate access 
options. Any inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies should 
be directed to: Executive Director of the Office of Institutional 
Opportunity and Access, (IOA /at/ ku.edu), 1246 W. Campus Road, Room 153A, 
Lawrence, KS, 66045, (785)864-6414, 711 TTY.
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