The School of Humanities invites qualified applicants for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professorship in Digital Humanities. Area of specialization is open, but only candidates who are demonstrated digital scholars with expertise in fields taught in School of Humanities (SoH) programs — English, History, Philosophy, and Religion — will be considered. Successful candidates will be expected to apply for major grants to support their work and DH programming in the SoH, and serve in a consulting role for SoH faculty and students working in the Digital Humanities. Financial support for the first summer is available.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain active research and publishing agenda
• Teaching DH courses and classes in candidate's area of specialization at the undergraduate and graduate level—including surveys.
• Serve in a consulting/advisory role for SoH faculty and student for DH projects and DH programming as a leading member of the Center for Digital Humanities.
• Advise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students
• Fulfill service obligations appropriate to a tenure-track faculty member
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. from an accredited college or university in English, History, Philosophy, or Religion or related field by time of appointment.

Candidates planning to be hired as Associate Professor must demonstrate a record of research commensurate with expectations for Associate Professors at USM.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated ability in multiple DH skills including but not limited to text analysis, mapping, digital exhibits, network analysis, data mining, and digital archives.

Preferred Qualifications
A record of publication and scholarship, director or lead member of a major, funded digital humanities project, excellence in teaching, and commitment to diversity of service in DH and area of specialization.

About The University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 131 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others. USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.