Position Overview
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please note: The DH Archivist is a two-year grant funded position.
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 Digital Humanities (DH) Archivist provides strategic leadership for the Mississippi Digital Humanities Hub, the Mississippi Digital Library (MDL), and University Librariesβ digital initiatives. This position directs large-scale digitization and digital preservation projects, develops statewide metadata and preservation policies, and advances external funding opportunities through grant leadership. The DH Archivist supervises staff and student workers, represents MDL and the Hub at state, regional, and national levels, and plays a key role in shaping digital strategy, partnerships, and visibility for the University and its collaborators.
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