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Director of Digital Humanities and Social Science Lab Michigan State University East Lansing The Department of History at Michigan State University seeks a specialistin Digital Social Science and Humanities to coordinate its new digitalinitiative, LEADR (Lab for the Education and Advancement in DigitalResearch). The successful candidate will have knowledge of digitalresearch methods and tools; experience developing collaborative research strong oral and written communications skills; expertise withwebsite development and design; and the ability to work with studentsand faculty members. The full time, annual year position is renewableannually, contingent upon funding and job performance. Salary iscommensurate with experience. Travel and research budget negotiable.LEADR is a joint, forward-looking, student centered venture of MSUHistory. The cutting-edge lab will be housed in Old Horticulture Hall, homeof the MSU History Department. It will be a place for History and otherMSU undergraduate and graduate students to develop innovative digitaland web-based projects in collaboration with other students, faculty, andthe digital humanities specialist who manages the lab. Duties * Establishing and managing LEADR; * Working with students and faculty members on digital projects; * Working with faculty and students on grant applications; * Working with faculty to develop curriculum around LEADR; * Working with faculty to develop internships around LEADR; * The job could involve offering an undergraduate course. Preferred Qualifications * Advanced degree (MA, PhD or ABD in a PhD program) in history digital humanities, library information or other humanities fields; * Knowledge of data mining and data visualization research and tools; * Knowledge of website development methodologies and applications. Applicants must apply at www.jobs.msu.edu. Posting #9013. Thereyou will receive instructions about uploading a cover letter, CV andthree confidential letters of recommendation. In addition, include onthe cover letter a link to a website containing your CV and links toprojects you have been involved with. Review of applications will beginon February 10 and continue until a hire is made. Michigan State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal OpportunityEmployer. Applications from women and members of minority groupsare strongly encouraged. Persons with disabilities have the right torequest and receive reasonable accommodation. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/12162/