Visiting Assistant Professor in Digital Humanities
About The Position
The UT Dallas Humanities Program in the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology welcomes applications from scholars and educators with expertise in Digital Humanities, including Immersive Arts, Storytelling, Public History, Archive and Memory Studies, Environmental Humanities, AI, and Visual Culture. The successful candidate will have a PhD in a humanities-related field, evidence of teaching experience in various modalities, and an emergent research profile in the field of Digital Humanities, including publications and conferences. The successful candidate will teach classes at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, both in person and online. The appointment commences for the fall 2026 semester.
Requirements
- A PhD in Humanities or a related field is required prior to employment, those with ABD status will be considered at the application stage.
- Demonstrated research trajectory and teaching experience in digital humanities or a related discipline is required.
- Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment comprised of individuals with a range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives.
- We are seeking candidates able to produce research and scholarly or creative achievements that enhance the program and the discipline, and able to deliver high quality teaching using evidence-based practices to effectively engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
- To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Nice To Haves
- Evidence of teaching experience in various modalities and an emergent research profile in Digital Humanities, including publications and conference contributions.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence
- Prepare and teach undergraduate and/or graduate classes
- Mentor and/or advise undergraduate and/or graduate students
- Engage in service within the academic unit, the university, and the profession as appropriate based on teaching and research constraints
- Teach six (6) classes each academic year
Benefits
- Employee benefits include a range of physical and mental wellness resources, competitive insurance and retirement plan options, lactation facilities located throughout the campus, and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) comprised of individuals who share common interests to help build community among UT Dallas faculty and staff (e.g., Universal Access ERG, Military and Veteran ERG, UT Dallas Young Professionals).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
