Announcement
Society for Historical Archaeology
WEBSITE EDITOR
Closes October 20, 2009
The Society for Historical Archaeology is seeking applications/proposals
from highly motivated individuals to serve as Website Editor. This
position will replace current Website Editor Dr. Kelly Dixon, who will
be stepping down in January of 2010. The Website Editor is a critical
position to the SHA and works closely with the Board of Directors and
the other editors (journal, newsletter, co-publications); the Website
Editor co-chairs the Newsletter and Website Editorial Advisory Committee
with the SHA Newsletter Editor. The Website Editor serves a three-year
term upon appointment by the President and approval of the Board of
Directors. The new Website Editor will take office in January of 2010
at the SHA Annual Meeting at Amelia Island, Florida, and will serve
until January of 2013. The Website Editor may be reappointed. The
current Website Editor Position Summary and statement of Specific
Responsibilities is available at: www.uwf.edu/wlees/Description.pdf
<http://www.uwf.edu/wlees/Description.pdf> .
The SHA Website Editor is responsible for coordination and oversight of
publication of materials to the Website, www.sha.org
<http://www.sha.org> . The Website is currently hosted at the
University of Montana, with programming provided by a contract between
the SHA and Spectral Fusion Design at the University of Montana
(http://www.cas.umt.edu/sfdesigns/ <http://www.cas.umt.edu/sfdesigns/>
). The Website Editor can perform his/her duties from any location but
must be prepared to work closely with Spectral Fusion and with the SHA
Board of Directors. Familiarity with Web design software, and in
particular Adobe Contribute (currently used by SHA), is essential for
this position.
The Website Editor attends all meetings of the SHA Board of Directors
(at the annual meeting and one mid-year meeting usually in June), and is
eligible for transportation and lodging reimbursement for these
meetings. The Website Editor has a budget that is determined annually
through the SHA budgeting process, which includes support for a
(student) assistant.
The Website Editor itself is a volunteer position that will require a
significant commitment of time. While it may be possible to accomplish
this job without institutional support the search committee feels that
institutional support will be part of a successful application/proposal.
Institutional support should include release time, and IT infrastructure
sufficient to allow completion of Website tasks and communication with
Spectral Fusion, fellow editors, committees, SHA membership, and the
like. This will require broadband internet access, standard office
software, and Website software utilized by SHA (Adobe Contribute).
The search committee invites individuals or individuals and their
institutions to submit an application/proposal for Website Editor.
1. Applications/Proposals must be received no later than 4:00 PM
Central Standard Time on Tuesday October 20, 2009. Submit
applications/proposals electronically to Dr. William B. Lees, Chair of
the Website Editor Search Committee, at [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]> .
2. The application/proposal must clearly identify the individual
who is to be considered for the position of Website Editor, and must
include:
a. Statement of why you are interested in this position, and why
you think you would be an effective Website Editor.
b. Statement of 1) what you would like to accomplish within your
first term (3 years) as Website Editor, and 2) what
challenges/opportunities you think the SHA may face in the next three
years regarding the Website.
c. Statement of relevant education, training, and experience as
related to this position.
d. Curriculum vita, including at least three references that can
comment on your ability to succeed in this position
e. Statement of institutional support available, including the
amount of time available to accomplish the duties of this position.
f. As appropriate, a letter of commitment from a principal in the
organization/institution that will be providing institutional support.
3. The SHA Website Editor must be a member of the Society for
Historical Archaeology at all times during his/her tenure in this
position.
The Website Editor search committee welcomes questions regarding this
position that are received prior to 4:00 PM Central Standard Time on
October 16, 2009. We cannot guarantee but will try to answer questions
received after that time. Please submit questions via email to Dr.
William B. Lees, Chair of the Website Editor Search Committee, at
[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> . We will respond via email, and
will post all questions and responses at:
www.uwf.edu/wlees/Questions.pdf <http://www.uwf.edu/wlees/Questions.pdf>
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