The Pennsylvania State University Libraries are currently seeking a Digital
Humanities Design Consultant who is a creative researcher interested in
exploring an "alternative academic" career and in expanding the modes of
humanistic research through emerging and existing technologies.
This position will be a critical part of initiating
services and programs in support of the digital humanities at Penn State, and
will work as an intellectual partner with faculty, students and staff in the
College of the Liberal Arts. The incumbent will collaborate
effectively and translate ideas and concepts between diverse audiences to
enable the creation of new knowledge and will have fluency with a variety of
technologies and direct experience in bringing technology to bear on research
and teaching.  This is a fixed-term (multi-year), non-
tenure track assistant librarian, 2-year appointment based within the
University Libraries, but jointly funded by the College of Liberal Arts, and
carries the rank of Assistant Librarian. Responsibilities
include: working with researchers to provide project definition and analysis,
such as project scope, requirements, specifications and/or design; evaluating
existing tools and technologies, and investigate emerging technologies to
identify potential uses in humanities research; prototype demonstration
projects and/or implements tools for use by others.
Requires an advanced degree in a
humanities field; demonstrated proficiency/fluency with one or more
technologies commonly used in digital humanities projects, such as database
design and development, XML-encoding, GIS; experience deploying information
technology tools/services in his or her own research; excellent communication
skills; and a strong service orientation. Preferred
Qualifications include a PhD in a humanities field and a record of
professional presentations and/or publications. To apply,
send materials to: Box DHDC-ALA, 511 Paterno Library, University Park, PA
16802, or to [[log in to unmask]](mailto:[log in to unmask]).Review
of candidates begins on November 5, 2012 and continues until the position is
filled. Employment will require successful completion of
background check(s) in accordance with University policies. For a more
complete description of responsibilities and position requirements, please
visit [http://www.libraries.psu.edu/psul/jobs/facjobs.html Penn
State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity
of its workforce.



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