Part-time Lecturer for Quantitative Textual Analysis (non-tenure track)

The Department of Classical Studies at Tufts University is seeking applicants for a part-time Lecturer to teach an undergraduate/graduate level Introduction to Quantitative Textual Analysis course fall 2024 (Mondays 6:00-8:30 PM).

The course introduces Textual Data Analysis theory, methods, and technology for applications in the humanities in past and present settings. Topics include corpus design and analysis, basic probability theory, hypothesis testing, stylistics, and sociolinguistics, working with diachronic text data and methods for visualization. Includes extensive laboratory exercises to apply concepts presented in the lectures using the R programming language. Assignments concentrate on applying concepts covered in lectures and exercises along with a final project that applies textual data analysis to each student’s field of interest.

Qualifications

Candidates should have an MA or PhD in the Humanities and have a relevant track record in the Digital Humanities. Candidates must show evidence of successful teaching. Priority will be given to candidates with experience working with Greek and/or Latin. The successful candidate will have the ability to work with traditionally underrepresented students, including students of color, and advance in their teaching Tufts University’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

 Application Procedure

Applicants should apply via Interfolio apply.interfolio.com/143940. Please submit a cover letter, CV, teaching evidence (syllabus, course evaluations, etc.) and three confidential letters of reference. Tufts University is committed to enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion and justice in our community. Therefore, the cover letter should include a discussion of specific experiences or plans describing the candidate’s approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching and research. The file names of all uploaded documents should begin with the candidate’s surname.

The department will commence its initial screening of applications immediately. We will interview select candidates via Zoom.  The advertising and search process will remain active until the position is filled. Please direct any inquiries Jaouad Elkamouss <Jaouad.Elkamouss@tufts.edu>. For more information about the department, please visit our website at https://as.tufts.edu/classicalstudies/

All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check.

Tufts University, founded in 1852, prioritizes quality teaching, highly competitive basic and applied research, and a commitment to active citizenship locally, regionally, and globally. Tufts University has also committed to becoming an anti-racist institution and prides itself on the continuous improvement of diversity, equity and inclusion work. Current and prospective employees of the university are expected to have and continuously develop skill in, and disposition for, positively engaging with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.