Media Alumni Fellow - One-Year position

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Date Posted: 06/22/2017
Type/Department:Staff in Library
Search Status:Position Filled
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Hampshire College, an independent, innovative liberal arts institution, is seeking a media 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.

The media alumni fellow, reporting to the associate librarian for Knowledge Commons and in collaboration with the manager for advanced media, will be focused on supporting the development of interdisciplinary student and faculty multimedia work, which brings theory from across the College curriculum to life. The fellow will provide support and training on hardware and software related to media production. The fellow will liaise with partner resources in the Knowledge Commons to expand the presence of: audio, video, web, interactive media, gaming, TV studio / green screen, hacking, rapid-prototyping, A/V installation and design, assistive and instructional technology, support digital platforms, digital humanities and blended learning. Support for these areas includes marketing, maintenance of lab resources, development of instructional materials as well as training and supervising student employees as peer mentors. This position requires working evenings and weekends.

A recent bachelor’s degree from Hampshire College, awarded between May 2014 and May 2017, is required. The successful candidate must have technical skill in audio and visual production and post production; technical skill in contemporary making technologies that include 3D printers, scanners, Arduinos, etc.; knowledge of film, animation, and audio production; and strong organizational skills. A commitment to working with people from diverse backgrounds and empowering students of all abilities is essential.

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

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