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The University of Kansas is hiring: Digital Humanities Librarian in Lawrence
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The University of Kansas is hiring : Digital Humanities Librarian in Lawrence

The University of Kansas is hiring : Digital Humanities Librarian in Lawrence

Mediabistro • Lawrence, KS, United States
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Position Overview

The Digital Humanities Librarian collaborates with faculty, staff, and students on the use of digital humanities (DH) scholarship, tools, and methods. Duties will include project consulting and development, working with course instructors to incorporate DH into the classroom, and providing training for faculty, staff, and students in digital humanities tools and methods.

The position requires a broad familiarity with the digital humanities, including the capacity of the field to amplify stories by and about underrepresented groups.

Digital Research in the Humanities (IDRH)

Working closely with colleagues in KU Libraries as a part of the Institute for Digital Research in the Humanities (IDRH), the Digital Humanities Librarian is a key member of the IDRH staff, collaborating closely with the IDRH co‑directors and other stakeholders to shape the vision of the IDRH, set and assess goals, and provide a range of services, programming, and support for digital humanities research.

Common Examples of Work for this Position

  • Works with one or more tools or platforms for creating scholarly digital projects, which may include but are not limited to Omeka, ArcGIS StoryMaps, Hypothes.is, Scalar, Jekyll
  • Works with web development and / or programming tools, which may include but are not limited to : HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, R, Git, Jupyter Notebook, tools for working with Generative AI and Large Language Models
  • Works with structured data formats, which may include but are not limited to JSON, XML, CSV, relational databases
  • Engages with current trends and resources in the digital humanities
  • Develops grant proposals
  • Develops and delivers workshops, instruction sessions, and other training
  • Works collegially and collaboratively in a team environment

Professional Responsibilities (70%)

  • Consults with students, faculty, and staff on digital humanities projects, providing technical expertise and support for DH methods
  • Offers introductory training in DH tools and methods; oversees and executes hands‑on workshops, training sessions, and seminars for faculty and graduate students
  • Develops and delivers DH content for graduate and undergraduate courses and works with instructors to integrate DH skills into course learning outcomes
  • Designs and develops programmatic materials and content to support IDRH programs and activities to foster engagement of students, faculty, staff and community partners
  • Understands the potential benefits and liabilities of various digital platforms and tools and communicates them clearly to a range of audiences
  • Creates and maintains project documentation
  • Independently and collaboratively coordinates and executes a variety of IDRH programs and events, which may include grant funded programs
  • Collaborates on grant funding proposals
  • Participates in IDRH in a leadership role, helping develop goals and objectives, and participating in the planning, administration, and execution of IDRH events and programming
  • Assesses and reports on IDRH program outcomes
  • Engages with KU Libraries colleagues to enhance and coordinate digital scholarship support. Participates in services and programs such as Sprints and Carpentries
  • Works collaboratively with faculty and other librarians to design and deliver library instruction to students
  • Advances the libraries’ priorities and strategic directions through participation on project teams and / or task forces

    • Research (20%)

  • Contributes to the profession’s collective knowledge by engaging in scholarly research activity. Research may involve the publication of articles, books, book reviews, grant‑supported inquiry, or editorial work

    • Service (10%)

  • Engages in service to the Libraries, the University and to professional organizations by participating in committee work, projects, and other contributory achievements

    • Required Qualifications

  • ALA‑accredited master’s degree in Library / Information Science or equivalent from a foreign institution by date of appointment OR a PhD in library and information science from an LIS program that also offered an ALA‑accredited master’s degree at the time the PhD was awarded
  • Appointment at the Associate Librarian rank requires a review of the candidate’s materials to ensure work at the level documented in KU Libraries Criteria for Academic Ranks of Library Faculty
  • This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position

    • Applicants should attach a cover letter, resume / CV, and contact information for three professional references (including at least one previous or current supervisor) to this online application. An online application must be completed to be considered for this position.

    Review of applications will begin on November 18, 2025 . Please submit a complete application no later than midnight on November 17, 2025 for consideration.

    Contact Information to Applicants : Tonia Morgan – morgt@ku.edu

    Advertised Salary Range : Commensurate with experience

    Application Review Begins : Tuesday, November 18, 2025

    Anticipated Start Date : Monday, January 12, 2026

    Employment type

  • Full‑time

    • Seniority level

  • Mid‑Senior level

    • Job function

  • Other

    • Industries

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