Postdoctoral Digital Humanities Scholar
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Postdoctoral Digital Humanities Scholar.
Location
Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States
Division
School of Humanities
Employment Status
Full Time
Salary Range
60,000.00 - 65,000.00
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please note: The Postdoctoral Digital Humanities Scholar is a one-year grant funded position.
Review of applications will begin after August 14, 2026. To ensure full consideration, applicants are encouraged to submit all required materials by this date.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).
Job Summary
The Mississippi Digital Humanities Hub is seeking a post-doctoral scholar to support its mission to serve as a digital humanities resource for the state of Mississippi. This grant funded position, potentially renewable for up to one year, will focus on planning a conference and summer workshop, preparing materials for secondary school instructors, and managing relationships with partner institutions throughout the state.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop, plan and prepare lessons, training guides, and materials for summer workshops hosted by the Mississippi Digital Humanities Hub. The 2027 workshop will be for secondary-education teachers from across Mississippi.
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Prepare content experts and staff to teach and support summer workshops.
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Lead digital humanities workshops for both internal and statewide partners.
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Assist in the development of a statewide network of university and college digital humanities programs.
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Assist and support funded DH programs at USM and at partner institutions across the state in conjunction with University Libraries.
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Along with Mississippi Digital Humanities Hub staff, plan, organize, and lead a conference on digitalization and the digital humanities for stakeholders in Mississippi.
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Adhere to Center for Digital Humanities, Mississippi Digital Humanities Hub, and university policies, procedures, and regulations, and perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
PhD in a humanities field (English, History, Philosophy), with as least one year's experience working in the digital humanities or DH pedagogy.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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Experience working with digital humanities tools, pedagogy, and methods.
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Experience teaching, with special consideration given to experience teaching digital humanities skills to audiences with a range of experience.
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Strong communication skills.
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Ability to adjust work based on input and work within a collaborative, team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in workshop and/or conference planning.
Experience with web site or programming.
One-year’s teaching experience.
About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.
The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.
