*Priority will be given to applications received by August 1*
Positions Available: 1
Position Title: DH Research Student Technician
Department: RSDI
Supervisor: Allyssa Guzman
Position is subject to renewal each semester.
Work Schedule: 10 hours/week, schedule flexible.
Duties:
- Assist faculty and staff with their work on Domain of One’s Own (DoOO) and associated content management systems (Scalar, Omeka).
- Support DH Research project management. Assist with general scheduling meetings, documentation, and outreach; and the development of general orientation materials and training workshops. Organize and coordinate collaborative meetings.
- Engage in talks with university groups and committees. Organize and coordinate outreach opportunities in the form of workshops.
- Develop online presence for DH Research. Coordinate blog posts, guidelines, and documentation.
- Help design and share guidelines for using DoOO and associated systems.
Required Qualifications: UT Austin graduate student enrolled in minimum of 6 credits for the fall 2024 semester. Must have an interest in Digital Humanities and experience with project management, and be willing to learn new technological skills and teach others.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Digital Humanities methods and projects as well as teaching or working with the public. Strong oral and written communication, organizational, and analytical skills. Ability to work both independently and as a team member. Strong critical thinking skills. While candidates from all programs of study may apply, candidates enrolled in a humanities program are strongly encouraged to apply.
We want to emphasize that although experience in certain areas is desirable, candidates who meet the required qualifications and demonstrate excellent promise are encouraged to apply and will be given serious consideration, especially those who are underrepresented in this field.
Working Conditions: Regular indoor working conditions.
Rate of Pay: $27.00
Applicant Instructions: Applicants should apply with a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three references here. Please indicate that you are interested in the Digital Scholarship unit on the final page.
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A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
