Graduate Student Assistant

Overview

The Auburn University Libraries invites applications for a Graduate Student Assistant position in Digital Humanities for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in combining literary scholarship with digital methodologies. The selected candidate will contribute to the Alabama Authors of the 19th and 20th Centuries and the newly created Alabama Cookbooks digital projects, gaining valuable research experience while also learning from established models such as the George Eliot Archive and its sister projects.

This role provides valuable experience in research, technical writing, and digital content management, which are key skills for careers in academic research, publishing, library and information science, and digital project management.

The selected candidate will lead the creation of a new digital subproject within the Alabama Authors of the 19th and 20th Centuries, a digital humanities initiative preserving Alabama’s literary history. While the student will learn from established digital projects like the George Eliot Archive, their primary focus will be on the Alabama Authors project. The selected candidate will work up to 10 hours per week.

For additional information, contact:
Dr. Beverley Rilett
Associate Research Professor and Digital Humanities Coordinator
Auburn University Libraries
Email: [email protected]

This is not an assistantship and does not offer tuition assistance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and contribute to content creation, editing, and technical documentation for the Alabama Authors and Alabama Cookbooks digital projects.
• Learn and apply digital humanities methods, including metadata creation, digital content management, and data curation.
• Lead the design and publication of a new digital subproject in consultation with the project director.
• Collaborate with editors and developers to update user guides and GitHub documentation for the project.

Qualifications

• Enrolled graduate student at Auburn University

Preferred:

• Enrolled in English, History, Data Analytics, or Computer Science and Software Engineering graduate program

• Experience implementing metadata standards, website accessibility standards, and technical documentation practices

• Previous experience in digital humanities

Submit the following when applying:
• A cover letter and resume (in a single document)
• Names and contact information for three references 
• Indicate your program of study and anticipated graduation date

Combine into one document and upload your cover letter and resume under the “Resume Upload” section (maximum file size: 5 MB). All other documents can be uploaded under “Additional Documents.” 

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong research and writing skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students
• Commitment to public service and delivering high-quality customer support
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Why Work at Auburn?

Why should YOU consider student employment at Auburn University?

• Gain valuable work experience! Student employment allows you to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about your future career goals.
• Build your network! Interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students can lead to valuable connections and potential mentors.
• Make a difference! Have the satisfaction of knowing YOU are a part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life-changing work our students and employees perform.

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