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# IDRH Scholars in Digital Humanities - Student Hourly

- **Company:** University of Kansas
- **Location:** Lawrence, KS, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $31,200.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Geographic Information Systems, Adobe Photoshop, ArcGIS (Software), Web Development, Software Tools
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us8c5fdb226b80ec4731881517ffab063f/eaa

## About the Role

* Demonstrated interest in humanities research, as evidenced in application materials. This may include, but is not limited to museum studies, history, anthropology, literary studies, geographic information systems, digital exhibits or archives, or web development., * Demonstrated ability to learn and work with new software tools and platforms, as evidenced by application materials.
 * Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively, as evidenced by application materials.
 * Professional experience in the application of digital methods to humanities research, as evidenced by application materials., During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

## Description

100% - Research Assistance

 * Assist with research.
 * Learn to work with digital tools, such as Adobe Photoshop, ESRI ArcGIS, and Omeka.
 * With supervisor, give presentation on this work at the end of the semester., The IDRH Scholars will contribute to digital humanities research projects led by faculty at the University of Kansas. This assignment presents KU students with an opportunity to learn collaborative research skills, and to gain a better understanding of technical and ethical issues related to working with digital methods to address humanities research questions. This opportunity is for the Fall 2026 semester, with the possibility of renewal in the Spring 2027 semester and is open to KU undergraduate students.
Work Schedule Expectations
The student will work approximately 5 hours per week for the Fall 2026 semester. A regular work schedule will be determined at the beginning of the semester. The work will include regular check-ins with the supervisor for updates and guidance, as well as for mentorship and learning. The student may occasionally attend team meetings with other members of the IDRH team.
Reg/Temp
Temporary
Application Review Begins
24-Aug-2026
Anticipated Start Date
31-Aug-2026
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

 * Resume
 * Cover letter addressing how the required and preferred qualifications are met

To ensure consideration apply before the application review starts on Monday, 8/24/2026. A review of applications will continue and is ongoing until a pool of qualified candidates is identified., The student will work approximately 5 hours per week for the Fall 2026 semester. A regular work schedule will be determined at the beginning of the semester. The work will include regular check-ins with the supervisor for updates and guidance, as well as for mentorship and learning. The student may occasionally attend team meetings with other members of the IDRH team.
Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.


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