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>Subject: Amherst College Seeks Curricular Computing Support Specialist
>Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2004 16:55:13 -0500
>Thread-Topic: Amherst College Seeks Curricular Computing Support Specialist
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>From: "Mary McMahon" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: "Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum"
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Curricular Computing Support Specialist -- Language Support

The Curricular Computing Services Department seeks a technology
specialist who will be a member of a small team of Information
Technology professionals who work together closely to support faculty in
using computer technology in teaching.  Candidate will have intensive
interaction with faculty in the foreign languages, provide instruction
to faculty and students in group and one-on-one settings; develop both
paper and web-based instructional materials; and facilitate
communication among faculty about use of technology in the curriculum.
Candidate will help staff the telephone for the campus-wide Information
Technology help desk.  Additional information about Curricular Computing
Services can be found at www.amherst.edu/it/ccs/ .

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, advanced degree preferred; 2-3 years
experience providing user support with technology, preferably in
supporting language/culture instruction in higher education.  Position
requires expertise in using and supporting technology in teaching,
particularly digitized audio and video, developing web based materials,
and a demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with
fellow team members.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills
are required.  Additional experience with any of the following is highly
desirable:  language instruction, specialized software for support of
teaching of foreign language and culture, satellite system maintenance,
php, Perl or Java/JavaScript scripting; use of scanners and image
handling programs; writing documentation; desktop publishing; web site
design.


Amherst College offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits
package  Applications/resumes will be accepted until the position is
filled..  Interested          candidates should submit a letter of
application and a resume to:

Curricular Computing Support Specialist Search
Office of Human Resources
Amherst College
P.O. Box 5000
Amherst, MA  01002-5000.

Amherst College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
and encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.

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Mary G. McMahon
Director, Curricular Computing Services
Amherst College
Box 2240
Amherst, MA  01002-5000

413-542-8396