Postdoctoral Research Associate, Princeton
The Center for Digital Humanities (CDH) at Princeton University invites applications for a two-year Digital Humanities Postdoctoral Fellowship, starting in July 2017.
Submissions received by March 1, 2017 will receive priority
Full position posting and application details
Position Responsibilities:
- devote 50% time to participating in the life of the Center, which includes: collaborating with faculty, graduate students, librarians, programmers, and designers on DH projects, providing consultations, offering workshops, and attending regular staff meetings and CDH events.
- teach at least one but no more than two digital humanities courses during the two year term of the fellowship, subject to approval by the Dean of the Faculty, and will carry the title of lecturer when teaching.
- 50% time will be dedicated to developing a research project during non-teaching terms, with CDH staff guidance.
- bring theoretical, methodological, and technical expertise to the CDH community.
Qualifications:
- demonstrated experience working on digital humanities projects, as well as familiarity with the main DH trends, research tools and technologies, is required.
- expertise in data visualization and/or network analysis is preferred.
- must show excellence in teaching, and must have skill and interest in advising students and colleagues in Digital Humanities work.
- must have the ability to work collaboratively, and have excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Un-tenured scholars who received a PhD within the last three years are eligible to apply.
Applications: submit an online application and include the following:
- cover letter with title and summary (200 words) of proposed digital humanities research project
- curriculum vitae
- sample syllabus for an undergraduate-level introduction to digital humanities course
- names and contact information of three referees.
This position is subject to the University’s background check policy. Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.