Project Coordinator-Humanities at the Crossroads |
| December 20, 2011 - January 31, 2012 |
| Location: | Greencastle, IN |
| Exempt/Non-Exempt: | Exempt |
| Employment Type: | Other |
| Department: | Academic Affairs Division |
| Description: | Humanities at the Crossroads (HAC), a multi-year initiative designed to explore the situation and future of the humanities, will commission research to examine where the humanities have been since 1965, including the state of Indiana as a case study, and convene leaders from humanities constituencies nationally to better define the role of the humanities in the twenty-first century. HAC seeks a Project Coordinator to advance its aims. This position is a .75 FTE 2-year term appointment to start as soon as possible and with the possibility of extension beyond the 2 years. Interested candidates should: (1) complete the on line application; (2)attach a cover letter describing qualifications and expertise in and vision of the humanities; (3) attach your curriculum vitae; (4) have three letters of reference sent by the referees directly to [email protected] with name of candidate in subject line. |
| Duties: |
- Collaborate with executive committee and advisors to develop and implement Indiana case study of the humanities, as well as complementary national studies as needed, and to organize 2013 conference.
- Write grant proposals and grant reports.
- Report regularly to executive and advisory committees.
- Generate and monitor project budgets.
- Help to assemble and coordinate research teams.
- Coordinate and edit team writing for presentation to advisors and conferees.
- Participate in planning and implementing 2013 conference, as assigned.
- Other duties that may arise necessary to the functioning of HAC.
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| Qualifications: |
- Terminal graduate degree close or in hand, preferably Ph.D. in humanities field.
- In Indiana or willing to relocate.
- Exemplary writing skills for communication to multiple audiences.
- Digital and new media experience and fluency.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
- Strong collaborative skills--able and interested to work well with others.
- Self-motivated individual with ability to manage several projects simultaneously with minimal day-to-day supervision.
- Interest in thinking broadly about the future of the humanities in American and global society.
Interviewing will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
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