University of Southern Mississippi, School of Humanities
Visiting Assistant Professor of Digital Humanities
| Institution Type: | College / University |
| Location: | Mississippi, United States |
| Position: | Visiting Assistant Professor |
The School of Humanities at the University of Southern Mississippi invites qualified applicants for a full-time, 9-month Visiting Assistant Professorship in Digital Humanities for the 2022-2023 school year. Area of specialization is open, but only candidates who are demonstrated digital scholars with expertise in fields taught in School of Humanities (SoH) programs — English, History, Philosophy, and Religion — or related fields will be considered. Successful candidates will be expected to apply or help apply for major grants to support their work and DH programming in the SoH, and serve in a consulting role for SoH faculty and students working in the Digital Humanities.
The University of Southern Mississippi is home to the Center for Oral History and Cultural Heritage, the Center for the Study of the Gulf South, and active programs in Digital Humanities.
USM is a student-centered R1 research university located in the “hub” city of Hattiesburg, only 90 miles away from historic sites in New Orleans, Jackson, Mobile, Biloxi and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Applicants are expected to demonstrate an active research agenda. Promise of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service are expected. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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For full consideration, upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, names and email addresses of three individuals providing recommendations, teaching portfolio, a one-page statement outlining your experience and philosophy on Digital Humanities, and an article/chapter length writing sample. All attachments must be uploaded at the time of submission. Questions should be directed to: Dr. Matthew Casey, Director, School of Humanities, Email: matthew.casey@usm.edu. Complete applications must be received by May 2, 2022 to ensure full consideration. To apply, visit https://www.usm.edu/employment-human-resources/ (job #2586). All attachments must be uploaded at the time of submission. The University of Southern Mississippi is an AA/EO employer. |
| Website: | https://www.usm.edu/employment-human-resources/ |
| Primary Category: | Digital Humanities |
| Secondary Categories: | None |
| Posting Date: | 04/11/2022 |
| Closing Date | 06/01/2022 |
