Digital Humanities Librarian

Position OverviewThe 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. Working closely with colleagues in KU Libraries as a part of the Institute for Digital Research in the Humanities (IDRH), the successful applicant will contribute to a collaborative approach to digital scholarship that raises the visibility of digital humanities on campus and enhances KUs reputation in the DH community.

KU Libraries mission is to advance research, teaching, and learning at the intersection of people and ideas. We seek to empower all learners through transformative partnerships, including the IDRH. Situated in KU Libraries and reporting to the librarian co-director of the 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.

The IDRH supports, creates, and disseminates digital research in the humanities (DH). Established in 2010 as a partnership between KU Libraries, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the Hall Center for the Humanities, the IDRH provides an intellectual hub for DH and fosters an interdisciplinary conversation across the university community. Led by a co-director from KU Libraries and a co-director from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, IDRH aims to build a flourishing environment for innovative exploration at the intersection of digital technology and humanities research by providing resources and training in the practices and tools of DH. Promoting public scholarship and partnership-building, the IDRH facilitates externally funded research and welcomes everyone, from the curious to the novice to the expert. Major IDRH initiatives include a DH Fellows program for KU faculty and students; a public-facing DH colloquium; offering regular workshops in DH tools and methods; providing grants for research and teaching; the African DH@KU initiative; project consulting and partnerships; and externally funded grant initiatives in the digital humanities, such as the Public Digital Humanities Institute.

Below are 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

Job DescriptionKUs excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each others success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.

This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position. Rank considerations are based on professional performance, research, and service experience sufficient to qualify for appointment at the rank of Assistant Librarian or Associate Librarian. See the Libraries Criteria for Academic Ranks document : http : / / policy.ku.edu / libraries / criteria-academic-ranks-library-faculty

Additional information about the Libraries promotion and tenure procedures can be found at the following website : http : / / policy.ku.edu / libraries / promotion-and-tenure-procedures-faculty-university-kansas-libraries

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES (70%) Consults with students, faculty, and staff on digital humanities projects, providing technical expertise and support for DH methods. Consultations are designed to empower faculty and graduate students to pursue their own research and teaching.

RESEARCH (20%)

SERVICE (10%)

Required Qualifications Required Qualifications for All Candidates

ALA-accredited masters 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 masters degree at the time the PhD was awarded .

Appointment at the Associate Librarian rank requires a review of the candidates 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. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.

Additional Candidate InstructionsApplicants 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 18th, 2025. Please submit a complete application no later than midnight on November 17th for consideration.

Contact Information to ApplicantsTonia Morgan

morgt@ku.eduAdvertised Salary RangeMinimum salary $60,000, final determination commensurate with experienceApplication Review BeginsTuesday November 18, 2025Anticipated Start DateMonday January 12, 2026Apply to Job