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Digital Scholarship Coordinator
Stanford University
Digital Scholarship Coordinator
Stanford University
 Digital Scholarship Coordinator Stanford University About the Position: The Center for Spatial and Textual Analysis (CESTA) and the Stanford University Libraries' Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CIDR) are seeking an innovative and experienced Digital Scholarship Coordinator to help lead the development of digital collections, projects, and publications in a 3-year fixed term position. This person will be a key member of CESTA, CIDR, and the Humanities and Area Studies subject specialists group, facilitating collaboration among these groups. This person will connect the Libraries' collections and resources with scholars involved with the aforementioned groups and support CESTA's projects and publications by leveraging the Libraries' infrastructure and expertise. The Digital Scholarship Coordinator will be responsible for the Libraries' Digital Humanities collection budget. The Digital Scholarship Coordinator will aid CESTA members in supporting ongoing partnerships with the national and international digital humanities and will work with the center to align CESTA projects with efforts at peer institutions, with particular attention to scholarly editing and communication, and working within the norms of research dissemination. The Digital Scholarship Coordinator will be based jointly in CESTA and the Stanford Libraries, serving as a colleague with distinguished and widely-recognized team of other academic technologists, curators and software developers who collectively combine decades of expertise in the development and archival work necessary for creating, maintaining and presenting digital humanities projects. The candidate would also have expertise in the methods of the computational social sciences and digital humanities. This person's activities will support research and teaching in these fields for the Stanford community along with other specialists. CESTA has a strong track record of developing innovative digital humanities projects through its member scholars, its constituent labs (including the Spatial History Project, the Literary Lab, Humanities+Design, the Poetic Media Lab and Text Technologies), and through partnerships with organizations such as the Stanford Humanities Center. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of scholarship making use of digital humanities methodologies and a well-developed practice around digital accessibility and archiving. This specialist will bring a strong ethos of service and have experience working collaboratively across different groups, managing a complex set of diverse needs, priorities, and interests. The successful candidate will have connections with projects, initiatives, and organizations in digital humanities and research library services that could serve as the basis for new collaborations. The person in this role will work with scholars to develop compelling projects and publications that build Stanford's digital humanities profile nationally and internationally, using tools and methods compatible with the long-term sustainability of that work. About Stanford Libraries: Stanford Libraries is a network of over 15 libraries with over 400 employees committed to fueling teaching, learning and research across Stanford. Our dedication to discoverability and information management also has us engaged in dynamic global partnerships. The Stanford Libraries' values are rooted in a commitment to mutual respect and the idea that every member of the staff has something to contribute, and that learning is constant. Why Stanford is for You: Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:
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Physical Requirements*: * - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job. Working Conditions: Work Standards: The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching and clinical missions. Additional Information Job: Location: University Libraries, Stanford, California, United States Schedule: Classification Level: To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: stanfordcareers.stanford.edu Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Copyright 2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-a862eb0978e1304c890821d9f7e614bd
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About Stanford University
Located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford University is recognized as one of the world's leading research and teaching institutions. Leland and Jane Stanford founded the University to "promote the public welfare by exercising an influence on behalf of humanity and civilization." Stanford opened its doors in 1891, and more than a century later, it remains dedicated to finding solutions to the great challenges of the day and to preparing students for leadership in a complex world. The University's thriving diverse community is comprised of nearly 7000 undergraduate students, 12000 graduate students, 2000 faculty members, 1900 postdoctoral scholars, and over 11,000 academic and administrative staff in seven schools including several interdisciplinary research centers and institutes. The campus spreads over 8000 contiguous acres and nearly all undergraduates live on campus. Stanford offers bachelor's and master's degrees in addition to doctoral degrees (PhD, MD, DMA and JD) plus a number of professional and continuing education programs and certifications. More at http://facts.stanford.edu and http://www.stanford.edu. Stanford is an equal empl...oyment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford also welcomes applications from others who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.
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