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Summer Lecturer Pool – Digital Humanities – Division of Arts and Humanities
Position overview
Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available.
Application Window
Open date: December 19, 2023
Most recent review date: Friday, May 10, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Wednesday, Dec 18, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Division of Arts and Humanities at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a pool of outstanding lecturers to teach Digital Humanities using data science tools to teach online courses in the Digital Humanities Summer Minor.
In addition to instruction, general duties include holding office hours, developing syllabi and assignments, writing and grading exams, and grading and commenting on papers. Other duties may be assigned as necessary. Please see our website for more information on the currently taught online courses.
Specifically, we are looking for lecturers for the following courses in our program:
- DIGHUM 101 Practicing the Digital Humanities
- DIGHUM 150B Digital Humanities and Visual and Spatial Analysis
- DIGHUM 160 Critical Digital Humanities
Please visit the Digital Humanities course info link for more information on these courses.
The incumbent can draw on our existing syllabi and materials for these courses, or develop and propose their own.
Program: https://summerdigitalhumanities.berkeley.edu/
Digital Humanities Course Info: https://guide.berkeley.edu/courses/dighum
DIGHUM 101 course description: https://classes.berkeley.edu/content/2022-summer-dighum-101-001-lec-001
DIGHUM 150B course description: https://classes.berkeley.edu/content/dighum-150b
DIGHUM 160 course description: https://classes.berkeley.edu/content/2022-summer-dighum-160-001-lec-001
Qualifications
Master’s degree (or equivalent international degree).
For those who are not US citizens or permanent residents, a legal permit that allows work in the United States (such as a US visa that allows employment) is required by start date of the position. The Department is unable to provide a visa/work permit.
Topics vary, and a background in digital humanities and the relevant field is strongly preferred. College level teaching experience in the relevant field is also preferred.
Application Requirements
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Statement of Teaching
Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley. More Information and guidelines.
Sample Syllabus - The applicant should consider which one of the following course categories they are interested in teaching: DIGHUM 101 Practicing Digital Humanities; DIGHUM 150B Digital Humanities and Visual and Spatial Analysis; and DIGHUM 160Critical Digital Humanities. Please identify the category under which the proposed course would be offered.
- 3 required (contact information only)
While only contact information for three references is required at the time of application, the Department may later request letters from finalists’ references.
Help contact: jleaks@berkeley.edu
About UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).
The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/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, age, or protected veteran status.
Please refer to the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy and the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy.
In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.