--- Forwarded Message from Andrea Nixon <[log in to unmask]> --- >Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2001 13:48:49 -0600 >From: Andrea Nixon <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Position Opening at Carleton College >To: [log in to unmask] >Sender: [log in to unmask] >Precedence: list >Reply-To: [log in to unmask] NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING TITLE: Computing Coordinator for the Languages and Literatures (Full-time) DEPARTMENT: Information Technology Services DATE OPEN: Immediately Carleton College invites individuals with a strong background in the Languages and Literatures, excellent computing skills, a keen desire to enhance teaching through the application of information technologies, and an enthusiasm for working with people, to apply for the full time position of Computing Coordinator for the Languages and Literatures. The successful candidate will join the Computing Coordinators for the Natural Sciences; Social Sciences and Humanities; and Arts, Performance and Recreation in practicing Carleton's widely emulated model of faculty technology support. Individuals who have completed significant graduate work in a language or literature program are particularly invited to apply. This position supports the departments of Asian Languages and Literatures, Classics, College Writing Program, English, German and Russian, The Language Center, Romance Languages and Literatures, and Women's Studies. OVERVIEW: Carleton has just completed construction of a $16 million Language and Dining Center that houses departments of language instruction, The Language Center (TLC) and 11 teaching spaces. The design of this facility was informed by a strong history of curricular computing exploration in the Languages and an excellent working relationship between The Language Center and Information Technology Services. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty and academic staff to facilitate teaching and research, and explore new and innovative ways of enhancing scholarly endeavors through information technologies; provide assistance - technology research and exploration, consultation, troubleshooting, training - as needed; and work in assessing and implementing curricular uses of IT. RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain familiarity with teaching and research practices and needs, and provide appropriate information technology support, consultation and training. Actively pursue knowledge of information technology applications in the Languages and Literatures, and work with faculty to explore and implement new uses of computers and networks in their teaching and research. Coordinate with other staff to ensure successful delivery of curricular applications in the student computing and residential network environments; provide application training to classes of students as appropriate. Coordinate the receipt, testing, configuration, and delivery of computers and software; coordinate with hardware maintenance staff to effect equipment repairs. Support students working on comprehensive exercises and other complex curricular endeavors. Supervise student staff to assist in many of the above activities. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree or higher. The degree, or substantial coursework, should be in an appropriate field. A minimum of two years post?college experience in end?user technology consulting and training. Demonstrated ongoing and active interest in one or more areas within the Languages and Literatures. Experience with, and understanding of, the processes of teaching and research in a relevant field. Keen interest in the enhancement of the curriculum through information technologies. Solid experience and understanding of at least one major microcomputer environment and of the technical issues that result from working with multiple writing systems. Knowledge and experience with one or more LAN technologies (e.g., NetWare) and the services of the TCP/IP Internet. Substantial experience with technologies employed in the teaching and learning languages - these may include video editing, HTML and/or multimedia authoring tools. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong service orientation. Willingness and ability to consistently acquire new knowledge and skills. Ability to work well with faculty, students and staff. Experience setting up and troubleshooting microcomputer software and hardware. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team. DESIRABLE QUALITIES: Advanced degree. Teaching experience in the Languages and Literatures. Experience enhancing a curriculum through computing technologies. Experience supervising/training student, part-time employees. For additional information visit the College's ITS Web site at: http://www.carleton.edu/campus/ITS If interested, submit a letter of interest, resume, and three references to Andrea Nixon, Associate Director for Academic Computing, Information Technology Services, Carleton College, 1 N. College St, Northfield, MN 55057 or [log in to unmask] Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Carleton College is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits package applies. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.