Hey folks,
The MATRIX (
matrix.msu.edu) Assistant Director position is finally open
for application. As a result, I thought I would resend. I (personally)
would *really* like to see applications from the digital heritage
crowd (digital classics, digital archaeology, etc.). If anyone has
questions (big or small) about the position (or MATRIX), please feel
free to drop me a line. Its is also important to note that we will be
flexible on the coding skills in favor of project management skills.
Cheers,
Ethan
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MATRIX: The Center for the Humane Arts, Letters, and Social Sciences is
seeking an experienced, creative, and talented individual to fill the
position of Assistant Director.
The Assistant Director will be primarily responsible for directly
overseeing MATRIX’s project infrastructure. This includes managing
MATRIX’s development team (programmers, web designers, graduate
assistants, and interns) as well as project development and management
(including creation of deadlines for all project deliverables, project
and task tracking, and reporting). In addition, the successful candidate
will lead the continued development of KORA (
kora.matrix.msu.edu). The
successful candidate will be expected to work both independently and
with MATRIX senior leadership to develop projects, identify and pursue
sources of extramural funding, and publish work in appropriate venues.
The successful candidate must have significant experience with web
programming, including scripting languages (JavaScript, PHP, Ruby) and
with some knowledge of compiled languages (Java, C++). Ability to work
in a Unix/Linux based server environment is required, and preference
will be given to candidates with database, XML, and web services
expertise. Strong demonstrated organizational and project management
skills as well as excellent communication abilities are mandatory. A
background in digital humanities, informatics, information science,
computer science, library science, or cultural heritage (especially
archaeology, history, classics, or museum studies) is especially
desirable. Bachelor’s degree required; MA, MLS, MIS, or Ph.D. preferred.
The Assistant Director is a full-time,
12-month professional staff
position at the University. Salary is commensurate with experience. The
University also offers a competitive benefits package. Candidates should
submit application materials through
jobs.msu.edu (Job No. 5746).
Review of candidates will begin immediately, and position will remain
open until filled. For more information, candidates are encouraged to
contact Ethan Watrall via email at
wat...@msu.edu
Founded in 1996, MATRIX: The Center for the Humane Arts, Letters, and
Social Sciences Online is a globally renowned research center focusing
on digital scholarship, the digital humanities, and cultural heritage
informatics. MATRIX enjoys productive collaborations with numerous
campus units, including the MSU Library, University Archives and Special
Collections, the MSU Museum, The Department of Anthropology, the
Department of History, African Studies Center, The WIDE Center, and The
Department of Computer Science and Engineering. Beyond MSU, MATRIX has
extremely strong ties with world class museums, archives, libraries, and
cultural heritage institutions both nationally and internationally.
Michigan State University actively subscribes to a policy of equal
employment opportunity and will not discriminate against any employee or
applicant because of race, age, gender, color, sexual orientation,
physical or mental disability, religion, national origin, or political
affiliation. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.