 |
 |
Error during command authentication.
Error - unable to initiate communication with LISTSERV (errno=10061, phase=CONNECT, target=127.0.0.1:2306). The server is probably not started.
----------------------------Original message---------------------------- Colleagues, A fascinating opportunity for someone so inclined. From the new CHART dist-list. Do not direct any enquiries to me. Regards, Peter Blank ----------------------------------------- >From: [log in to unmask] >Date: Fri, 28 Feb 1997 15:02:56 GMT >To: [log in to unmask] >Subject: Lectureship: New Technologies & Humanities >X-List: [log in to unmask] >X-Unsub: To leave, send text 'leave chart' > to [log in to unmask] >Reply-To: [log in to unmask] >Sender: [log in to unmask] > >Apologies for cross posting. >---------------------------------------------------------------- > >Lectureship in New Technologies for the Humanities >UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW >FACULTY OF ARTS > >To expand the use of computing within the Faculty of Arts through >undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research. > >Essential criteria are a strong academic background in an arts >discipline and experience of the use of IT in teaching and research. >Experience in one or more relevant areas such as image and text >processing, digitisation, databases, multimedia, information selection >and retrieval is desirable. > >The post is available for three years in the first instance. > >For further particulars write (preferably on a postcard) to: Personnel >Services, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ. Closing date >Thursday 27 March 1997. > >Further Particulars > >The lectureship, tenable for three years in the first instance, will >be attached to the Arts and Divinity Planning Unit's Humanities >Computing Resource Unit. The Unit is an interdisciplinary body which >co-ordinates inter-departmental initiatives in humanities computing >teaching, training, and research and supports Glasgow University's >humanities computing facilities. Already affiliated with the HCRU are >several nationally recognized humanities computing initiative, >including in Archaeology and History (DISH), English Language and >Literature (STELLA), Modern Languages, and Music. The Faculty of Arts >intends to continue to develop IT facilities in aid of teaching and >research and to develop a full range of courses in the use of >information technology in the humanities. > >The lecturer will be responsible to the new Director of Humanities >Computing and Information Management and have four principal >responsibilities: teaching, helping departments to integrate computers >into their teaching and research, research, and administration. > >1. Computers in Teaching > >The innovative use of computers in undergraduate teaching is central >to development of teaching. At Glasgow, significant strides have been >made in those departments which house academic staff with extensive >knowledge of computing. Other departments are eager to develop their skills in >this area. The lecturer will help to address this 'skills gap' in >selected departments. > >2. Teaching > >The lecturer will be expected to teach at least twelve hours per week. >S/he will be expected to contribute to a new 25-week survey course, >Humanities Computing: Issues and Application', and to design, develop >and teach other courses in agreement with the Director of HC&IM. > >3. Research > >The lecturer will help shape the use of computers for research in the >humanities through the provision of computing support to scholarly >projects within the Faculty. It is intended that the lecturer will >act as both an enabler and collaborator in such research. > >Candidates should combine a strong academic background in an arts >discipline with knowledge of new technologies and their use in >teaching and research. Applicants should have experience in areas >such as image and text processing, digitisation, databases, >multimedia, information selection and retrieval. An academic >background in computing science with practical experience in the use >of computers in humanities scholarship and teaching will also be >considered. > >4. Terms and Conditions > >The post is available for three years in the first instance. Salary >will be within the Lecturer Grade A scale. > >The successful applicant will be eligible to join the Universities' >Superannuation Scheme. Further information regarding this schemes is >available from the Superannuation Officer who is also prepared to >advise on questions relating to the transfer of superannuation >benefits. > >The University of Glasgow is an equal opportunities employer. > >5. Method of Application > >Applications should be submitted to the Academic Personnel Office >(Recruitment Section), University of Glasgow, G12 8QQ, not later than >Thursday 27th March 1997. Each application should consist of eight >copies (one in the case of overseas applicants) of the following: > > >* a full curriculum vitae >* a covering letter explaining why you wish to be considered for the >position * a brief note on the state of your health * for academic >posts the period of probation served elsewhere and details of any >relevant training undertaken * all appropriate contact numbers, for >example > ~ home telephone number > ~ work telephone number > ~ fax number > ~ email address (if applicable) >* the names and address of three referees. It would be appreciated if >fax/email addresses could be given, especially for referees not based >in the UK. It is University policy to approach referees in advance of > interviews, unless otherwise instructed. > > >Information about the University can be found at http://www.gla.ac.uk > >Interviews will probably be held on week commencing 28th April 1997. > >Potential applicants wishing to discuss the post further should >contact Dr Seamus Ross by email ([log in to unmask]) or by telephone >on (0141) 330-3635. > >Candidates called for interview and/or subsequently appointed may be >required to provide proof of qualifications. > > >-------------------------------------- > >Pauline McCormack >DISH Project >(Design & Implementation of Software for History) >University of Glasgow >GLASGOW >G12 8QQ >141 330 4510 >http://www.arts.gla.ac.uk/History/dish.html > > -------------------------------------------------------------- Peter P. Blank 102 Cummings Art Bldg. Librarian Stanford, CA 94305-2018 Art & Architecture Library 415-725-1038 Stanford University fax 415-725-0140 [log in to unmask] --------------------------------------------------------------