The Digital Technician Specialists position supports all Film & Media and Studio Art courses that include video, sound, and/or time-based components. The specialist will collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to carry out curricular goals for Studio Art and Film & Media, including planning, equipment maintenance, and curricular support for digital media. The specialist will maintain the Digital Lab, work with faculty to develop and deliver workshops that advance course needs, and support student projects.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp:
Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Education and Experience
BA or BFA degree in Electronic Media, Film, Graphic Design, Studio Art, or related areas; and/or a combination of education in different disciplines.
Candidates will have worked in an educational setting and have experience supporting or overseeing an academic computer lab, working with a range of digital media for 1-2 years.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Equipment - Mac.
Software - Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate, After Effects, InDesign, and Audition, Twine.
Knowledge on use of flatbed scanners and digital printing.
Creative problem-solving skills.
Cultivating a vibrant, collaborative environment in the Digital Lab.
Ability to communicate complex technical information effectively with less-or non-technical users, often under pressure, while maintaining a positive and cooperative attitude.
Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software.
Commitment to diversity and meeting the changing needs of both departments.
Candidates will have experience facilitating technical workshops and/or teaching with software.
Preferred Qualifications:
MFA degree in related field.
Experience as an artist, filmmaker, designer, or interdisciplinary practitioner.
Basic knowledge of data wrangling and data visualization, Rhino, AutoDesk, Autocad, Revitt, coding, physical computing (such as Raspberry PI and Arduino) and/or willingness to learn is a plus.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries:
Kelly Thompson
Department Contact Phone Number:
603-646-2285
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title:
Mary Flanagan, Professor/ Roopika Risam -Associate Professor/ Chris Sollars - Associate Professor
Department Contact's Phone Number:
606-646-2285
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check:
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?:
Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Supporting/providing technical assistance, and encouraging student learning with audio, video, sound, and editing software in and outside of classes in the Digital Lab, working 1-2 evenings per week to support students during the x-hour and student monitor hours.
Percentage Of Time:
40%
Description:
Providing training for students and faculty in Adobe Creative Suite and other software and developing instructional workshops and demonstrations for related digital tools and equipment in Studio Art and Film & Media courses.
Percentage Of Time:
10%
Description:
Collaborating with faculty and staff on digital and innovative components of courses and proposals for new equipment.
Percentage Of Time:
10%
Description:
Assisting students in problem-solving project ideas from concept to realization.
Percentage Of Time:
10%
Description:
Working on special projects as needed with other areas of Studio Art, and Film & Media. The technician also accommodates the departments with video/sonic support pertaining to both academics and extracurricular, department-related activities.
Percentage Of Time:
10%
Description:
Teaching safe handling of equipment and materials; maintaining areas for cleanliness as well as safety.
Percentage Of Time:
10%
Description:
Assisting with tracking, inventory, and maintenance of digital equipment and software upgrades. Collaborating with the Technical Directors on digital equipment upkeep, maintenance, and check-out systems.
Percentage Of Time:
5%
Description:
Creating and maintaining a digital archive/library of student projects.
Percentage Of Time:
5%
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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
