20 June: fyi -- interdisciplinary computing, UVA
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THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
DIRECTOR OF THE CENTER FOR DIGITAL INITIATIVES
The College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences at the University of
Virginia invites applications for the position of Director of the Center
for Digital Initiatives. The newly established Center aspires to a
position of international leadership in the integration of digital
technology into the humanities and social sciences. The Center will
encourage multi-disciplinary collaborations and support critical analysis
of the cultural impact and transformative potential of information
technology. To this end, it will foster a broad range of digitally
mediated research, outreach, and teaching initiatives. The Director will
have primary responsibility for shaping the Centers development and for
overseeing the implementation of its mission. The Director will work with
existing programs and entities, including the librarys digital centers,
the research centers in humanities computing, and other academic units
across the University to coordinate activities and extend
capabilities. The Director will also contribute to the development of a
larger vision for a planned residential and academic complex designed to
integrate digital technology into liberal arts education. Additional
duties will include teaching in a new Master of Arts program in Digital
Humanities and integrating the activities of the Center and the M.A. with
those of the undergraduate program in Media Studies. This is a rank-open
faculty appointment. Accommodations for research and teaching agendas will
be made according to the candidates individual profile.
The ideal candidate will be an accomplished, imaginative scholar or
professional working at the intersection of computational methods and
humanities research or pedagogy, with interests in the broader implications
of information technology as a force for cultural transformation. A Ph.D.
or equivalent experience is required. Successful applicants will have a
demonstrated record of intellectual distinction and administrative ability,
entrepreneurial vision, excellent interpersonal skills, a successful track
record of grantsmanship and/or fundraising, and a desire to create an
innovative intellectual enterprise. Salary is commensurate with
experience. The position is available immediately and will remain open
until filled. Review of applications will begin
April 1, 2001.
Interested candidates should send a letter of application, a list of
references, and vita to:
Search Committee, Center for Digital Initiatives
Office of the Dean of the College and Graduate School of Arts &
Sciences
419 Cabell Hall
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400772
Charlottesville, VA 22903
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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