Digital Humanities: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

American Studies Association; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

San José State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Digital Humanities or Humanities in the Department of Humanities. The candidate should pursue research at the intersection of critical science and technology studies with the humanities and be prepared to teach in both Digital Humanities and related programs.

The department emphasizes inclusive teaching, student success, and engagement with community initiatives.

Qualifications

• PhD in Digital Humanities or related field (e.g., Critical Science & Technology Studies, Cultural Studies).
• Evidence of effective, culturally sustaining teaching, or potential.
• Record of research/scholarship/creative activity in Digital Humanities or related fields.
• Awareness of diverse student populations and cross-cultural teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach Digital Humanities and other department programs; three 3-unit courses per semester.
• Maintain an active research/scholarship/creative/engagement agenda.
• Advise students and build cross-departmental partnerships as needed.
• Participate in shared governance and service assignments.
• Use Canvas LMS to organize classes; promote inclusive teaching materials.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research in Digital Humanities

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Doctorate in Digital Humanities or related field

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

San José State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Digital Humanities or Humanities in the Department of Humanities. The candidate should pursue research at the intersection of critical science and technology studies with the humanities and be prepared to teach in both Digital Humanities and related programs.

The department emphasizes inclusive teaching, student success, and engagement with community initiatives.