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We seek applications for a fellowship for academic year 20232024 to contribute to our digital art history project, the Dutch Textile Trade Project ((link removed)). The fellow will assist with transcription and translation of Dutch primary sources related to the textile trade, and the organization and addition of these data to our structured dataset. We seek a scholar (either advanced graduate student or PhD) who has familiarity with the Dutch language (fluency not required), and some experience with 17th/18th century paleography, or a willingness to learn. Our aim is that this will be an opportunity for a scholar to develop skills in digital art history.
This is considered a part-time, non-benefits eligible position with a set term of September 1, 2023 to May 30, 2024.
This is a 50% time position (approx. 20 hours/week for 9 months, or 720 hours), and is not benefit-eligible. The fellow will be based in the United States, and must be eligible to work in the United States, however the position is entirely remote. There is no expectation of in-person meetings or work, although if possible, we hope there is an opportunity to connect in person at some point during the fellowship.
Requirements
-familiarity with Dutch language
-some experience with 17th/18th century Dutch paleography (we will provide additional training)
-interest in learning methods and skills of digital art history, data collection/structuring
-strong organizational skills
-completion of PhD coursework
-must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Preferred
-experience working with textiles
-experience with spreadsheet software (Excel and/or Google Sheets)
-experience working with Dutch primary documents
Other:
Offer is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
To apply
Please submit a cover letter (detailing your interest in the position, qualifications, and your degree status), a cv/resume, and the contact information for two references via Middleburys Workable portal. We will interview finalists in late June and early July via Zoom. You can address any questions about the position or the application via email to the project leaders, Carrie Anderson (carriea@middlebury.edu) and Marsely Kehoe (marselykehoe@gmail.com).
Benefits
As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.
Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and other perks of employment including:
- MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the College store, library privileges, and discounts at cultural and sporting events. In addition, the card allows door access to certain campus buildings. Spouses or domestic partners of benefits-eligible employees are eligible to receive a Spouse/Partner card with the same privileges as the employee card (except door access).
- Discounts on season passes at Middlebury College Snow Bowl, the Ralph Myhre Golf Course and the Rikert Ski Touring Center
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