Instructional Technology Alumni Fellow One-Year position

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Date Posted: 05/20/2016
Type/Department:Staff in Library
Search Status:Position Filled
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Hampshire College, an independent, innovative liberal arts institution, is seeking an instructional technology alumni fellow to join the Knowledge Commons in the Harold F. Johnson Library. This is a one-year, grant-funded position with possibility of continuation dependent on future funding.

Reporting to the knowledge commons coordinator, the instructional technology alumni fellow, in collaboration with the with assistant director of IT: Technology for Teaching and Learning, will provide support and training for students, faculty and staff in digital platforms, digital humanities, blended learning, and other technologies used for teaching and learning and/or student engagement. The instructional technology alumni fellow will be committed to developing a community of academic practice within the library, and helping students gain access to the resources colocated in the Knowledge Commons (research librarians, instructional technology, media services, archives, writing center, transformative speaking program, and quantitiative resource center.) The goal is to create a rich environment for  undergraduates to easily access services, and referrals between the resources are seamless. The alumni fellow will train and supervise student employees as peer mentors to develop and support projects using the above technologies.

A recent bachelor’s degree from Hampshire College, awarded between May 2013 and May 2016, is required. The ideal candidate will have experience with a selection of the following skills: web applications such as Wordpress, Moodle, Drupal, Qualtrics; software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Camtasia, and iOS platforms and apps; video production, screencasting and graphic design; instructional design, technology training, and the creation of online instructional content; and maintenance and troubleshooting of audio-visual and video conferencing systems. Proficient  writing skills, social media strategy, interpersonal skills, project management, organization skills, and self-motivating is a must. A commitment to working with people from diverse backgrounds, and empowering students of all abilities is essential. This position requires occasional evening and weekend hours.

This is a one-year, 35 hr/wk, benefited position. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package. Please submit a cover letter, resume and the names/phone numbers of three professional references via our website at https://jobs.hampshire.edu

Hampshire College is an equal opportunity institution, committed to diversity and inclusion in education and employment.