Impactful Web Designer for Digital Humanities

University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking a Web Designer and Digital Humanities Editor for a four-year, grant-funded position starting Jan 1, 2027. The role collaborates with PAJ staff to expand digital humanities initiatives, maintaining the project website and improving user experience, accessibility, and content architecture.

Responsibilities include developing content, digitizing materials, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate assistants, with a focus on archival research and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in web design including coding and site maintenance.
• Experience in historical research using databases and online tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, update, and maintain the project website.
• Enhance UX, accessibility, and responsive design.
• Develop information architecture for content layout and presentation.
• Monitor site security and usability.
• Generate original online content and digitize materials.
• Assist with archival research and mentor students.

Skills

Web design

Image editing

TEI coding

WordPress

Omeka

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Research

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

WordPress

Omeka

Image editing software

Job description

University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking a Web Designer and Digital Humanities Editor for a four-year, grant-funded position starting Jan 1, 2027. The role collaborates with PAJ staff to expand digital humanities initiatives, maintaining the project website and improving user experience, accessibility, and content architecture.

Responsibilities include developing content, digitizing materials, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate assistants, with a focus on archival research and