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Humanist Discussion Group, Vol. 34, No. 226. Department of Digital Humanities, King's College London Hosted by King's Digital Lab www.dhhumanist.org Submit to: humanist@dhhumanist.org Date: 2020-08-10 12:44:39+00:00 From: Christian SandvigSubject: Looking for Executive Director for new Digital Studies Institute Executive Director, Digital Studies Institute, University of Michigan (UMDSI) https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/187645/digital_studies_executive_director Job Summary The University of Michigan’s new Digital Studies Institute (UMDSI) seeks to hire an Executive Director. This is an exciting opportunity to shape an innovative new organization that will contribute towards our understanding of the digital world in a Research 1 university setting. The UMDSI serves students, researchers, and the public and the Executive Director will provide programmatic, strategic, and forward-looking leadership for the Digital Studies Institute. The UMDSI integrates critical humanistic, social science, and artistic approaches to digital studies, and foreground questions about social inequalities, including racial and gendered bias, in digital cultures. They will partner with the Faculty Director (who will lead the faculty and research direction), the Associate Director (who has primary responsibility for the curricular program and summer institute) and the Chief Administrator (who provides operational leadership) to assure that the UMDSI creates an inclusive and generative space for digital studies students, staff, and faculty. The Executive Director will also have primary responsibility for assuring that the UMDSI programs are complementary and in partnership with other institutional units involved in digital work – including, but not limited to the Duderstadt Center, the University Library, and Information Technology services. Mission Statement The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future. Responsibilities In addition to contributing to and providing leadership for the strategic vision of the DSI, specific duties will include: (1) develop academic programming, partnering, and outreach for UMDSI creating a community of scholars and researchers amongst digital studies faculty, students, postdoctoral fellows, and staff; (2) develop parternships with universities, industries, and technology firms to develop the Digital Research Corridor; (3) manage the recruitment, admission, and matriculation of students to the graduate and undergraduate programs, develop ancillary programming, and plan and execute events for the community showing student and faculty research; (4) attend faculty and administrative meetings as an ex officio member; (5) co-program and support the annual Summer Institute ; (6) manage the UMDSI’s research funding and award programs process; (7) research and collect information concerning best practices in digital studies teaching and research; (8)collaborate with other units on campus to provide support and training for students and faculty in the Digital Studies program; (9) research and draft internal and external grant proposals. Required Qualifications An advanced degree or equivalent preferable in the area of digital studies, understanding of the research-intensive university academic environment, ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with a broad spectrum of students, faculty, administrative staff, policy makers, and public constituents/stakeholders (industry, media, etc). Demonstrated leadership experience that includes recruiting, mentoring, career development, and team building. Experience in project management, programming, budget management, program development and assessment. An entrepreneurial stance towards development. Experience working in a multidisciplinary environment is ideal. How to Apply A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. Additional Information This is a 2.5 year term limited position. The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitments to serve the diverse people of Michigan, fulfill the College’s Guiding Principles, and sustain the excellence of LSA. To learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion visit http://lsa.umich.edu/lsa/about/diversity--equity-and-inclusion.html To learn more about LSA’s Guiding Principles visit http://lsa.umich.edu/lsa/faculty-staff/human-resources/lsa-staff-guiding- principles.html Background Screening The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Application Deadline Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended. U-M EEO/AA Statement The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Job Detail JOB OPENING ID 187645 WORKING TITLE Digital Studies Executive Director JOB TITLE Acad &/Or Res Prgm Ofcr Assoc WORK LOCATION Ann Arbor Campus Ann Arbor, MI FULL/PART TIME Full-Time REGULAR/TEMPORARY Regular FLSA STATUS Exempt ORGANIZATIONAL GROUP College Of Lsa DEPARTMENT LSA Digital Studies Institute POSTING BEGIN/END DATE 7/20/2020 – 9/01/2020 SALARY $95,000.00 – $105,000.00 CAREER INTEREST Administration _______________________________________________ Unsubscribe at: http://dhhumanist.org/Restricted List posts to: humanist@dhhumanist.org List info and archives at at: http://dhhumanist.org Listmember interface at: http://dhhumanist.org/Restricted/ Subscribe at: http://dhhumanist.org/membership_form.php
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