Director of World Languages and Digital Humanities Studio

The Department of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for the Director of the World Languages and Digital Humanities Studio, with the title of Teaching Assistant Professor of Language and Humanities Technologies, to enhance a successful and dynamic department dedicated to the teaching of world languages through technology and innovative methods. The Director of the World Languages and Digital Humanities Studio should have demonstrated excellence in research, teaching, and service, with the ability to teach Digital Humanities courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and also the interpersonal skills and collegiality necessary to support various language and culture programs. The Director should also have demonstrated expertise in technology-enhanced research and teaching in Languages and Digital Humanities, with expertise in emerging media forms, computational methods for interpretation, and public engagement through Digital Humanities, especially through interactive media such as video games.

The Director of the World Languages and Digital Humanities Studio (WLHS) will devote 40% of their time to the strategic leadership and management of the Studio, and oversight of its operations day-to-day, working together with the Studio's Assistant Director. Strategic direction of the Studio will include collaboration with faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students on interdisciplinary DH projects, as well as offering workshops on DH approaches and methods and training on language teaching with technology and digital media. They will devote 30% of their time to their own research projects, and 10% to department, college, and university service. The Director will also be expected to teach 2 Digital Humanities courses per year, comprising 20% of their performance evaluation.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in a world language other than English conferred by the start of the position

  • Native or near-native fluency in English

  • Required second language

  • Demonstrated engagement with current and emerging trends in Digital Humanities

  • Demonstrated ability to use Digital Humanities tools and programs such as R, XML, Tableau, Omeka, ArcGIS/StoryMaps, Articulate Storyline, etc.

  • Demonstrated experience in using interactive media for language teaching

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated understanding of computational methods of analysis used in Digital Humanities, including, for example, text mining, natural language processing, social network analysis, and interactive visualization

  • Experience in structuring and administering digital technologies and information systems

  • Experience with the management and use of VR headsets in university lab settings

  • Experience with and basic command of the Unity and/or Unreal game engines

  • Experience with teaching or learning a language other than English with less commonly taught world languages welcomed

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:

Confidential Letters of Recommendation from three professional References (see special instructions for submission instructions), Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, Diversity Statement, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information:

David Fredrick, Associate Professor, dfredric@uark.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.


Additional Information:

Completed applications received by February 15, 2022 will receive full consideration.  Late materials will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.

Required Applicant Materials:

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • A brief statement on teaching philosophy and research program
  • A diversity statement
  • Transcripts
  • Three confidential current job-related letters of recommendation must be submitted through to the following email: janav@uark.edu. For recommendation, candidates will be required to provide email contact information for each reference during the application process, and candidates are responsible for making certain that letters are received.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture and climate that embeds inclusion, diversity, equity, and access. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. 

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.


Constant Physical Activity:

N/A
Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A
Occasional Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Talking


Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.


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