MITH Program Associate12-month GA positionMaryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities (MITH)
MITH will be filling at least one twelve-month GA position that reports directly to MITH's Director, Neil Fraistat. Responsibilities include development and maintenance of a wide variety of humanities computing initiatives that employ a range of web-deliverable technologies and assisting in the maintenance of MITH computing facilities.
MITH is a collaborative community of scholars, an interdisciplinary institute housed in McKeldin Library, and an electronic space devoted to exploring the use of new technologies in university research and teaching. MITH Program Associates work in a dynamic environment, usually on several different projects.
Candidates should have a solid background in web technologies,including XML, HTML, and CSS. Experience with database design and management and with scripting and programming languages such as JavaScript and Java would be a distinct advantage, as would experience working with multimedia applications. Candidates should be adept at managing several tasks simultaneously, be conversant with some of the issues relating to digital humanities, and have an interest in applying the newer technologies to the humanities.
To apply, please submit an application letter and resume to Doug Reside, Assistant Director, at dreside at umd dot edu. We are seeking to fill this position soon. For best consideration, please apply immediately. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.