Co-Director - Digital Research (Part-time, Open to CAS Faculty Only)

Position Information

Position Information


Working Title
Co-Director - Digital Research (Part-time, Open to CAS Faculty Only)


Department
College of Arts & Sciences-0906


Requisition Number
F_260046


Posting Open Date
04/30/2026


Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)
05/15/2026


Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Description of Work


We seek applications and nominations for the CAS Co-Director of the Center for Digital Research in the Humanities (CDRH). The successful candidate will report to the CAS Dean at UNL, and the expected 1.0 FTE appointment will be split as 0.25 FTE administration with 0.75 FTE faculty.

Primary areas of responsibility are shared with the Libraries CDRH Co-Director and will likely include:

• Administrative & Financial Leadership Oversee Center operations, consult on budgets, prepare required reports, and assume additional responsibilities consistent with the Center's mission.
• Strategic Planning & Program Coordination Lead strategic planning efforts and provide overall coordination for Center programs, personnel, and space.
• Personnel Management & Evaluation Provide input on staff performance and faculty merit, reappointment, tenure, and promotion as requested or as required by appointment letters.
• Research, Teaching & Faculty Engagement Encourage and support CDRH Fellows' research and teaching aligned with the Center's mission, including consultation on funding opportunities.
• Advancement, Communication & Outreach Assist in fundraising efforts with University leadership; communicate Center activities and developments transparently to the CDRH community and relevant Deans.
• Governance & Representation Convene and chair Center meetings; represent the Center at College of Arts and Sciences Chairs and Directors meetings; report regularly to the Dean of UNL Libraries and the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See .

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Must be a current tenured faculty member in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a current CDRH Fellow.
• Demonstrable leadership ability, excellent interpersonal skills, and a vision for enhancing a center with a significant national and international reputation.
• Broad-ranging knowledge of the humanities and digital research in the humanities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Department, College, or relevant Center leadership experience.

Work Location (City, State)
Lincoln, NE


Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Criminal History Background Check Required
No


Posted Salary

How to Apply


Click "Apply for this Job" and complete the faculty information form. Attach the following required documents:

1. Letter of interest.
2. Curriculum vitae.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact


Carolyn Kollmann, View email address on click.appcast.io

Job Category

Job Category (old)
Academic Administrative


Job Type
9 Month


Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?
No


If Temporary, indicate end date

Planned Hire Date
08/17/2026


Appointment End Date

Organizational Location
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