Academic Computing Consultant for the Sciences

Vassar College

Academic Computing Consultant for the Sciences

Department: Computing & Information Services
Duration of Position: Full year / Full time
Work Schedule:
Employee Type: Administrator
Posting Date: 10/09/2020
Union Representation: Not Applicable
Posting Number: AS001P
Pay Rate:

About Vassar College
Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar is strongly committed to fostering a community that reflects the values of a liberal arts education and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion and respect for difference. Vassar College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus.

Position Summary and Responsibilities
The Academic Computing Consultant for the Sciences is an educational technologist who works in collaboration with members of the faculty, the library, and the IT staff to plan for, provide and support the growing need for academic technologies in the sciences.

The successful candidate will be a member of a team of academic technology consultants, who will…

• identify opportunities for the use of educational technologies;
  
• take initiative to seek out and share up-to-date knowledge about educational technology across the disciplines;
  
• provide expertise with multimedia and instructional development tools;
  
• advise and collaborate with faculty members, colleagues and students in the design and implementation of instructional and research projects;
  
• offer training, documentation, and general computing support to faculty;
  
• recommend appropriate hardware and software to meet academic needs.

Additionally, the Academic Computing Consultant for the Sciences is expected to support math/science applications of technology, including scientific visualization technologies; to oversee the services of the 30-computer Scientific Visualization Lab; and to troubleshoot sophisticated hardware and software problems in this and other science labs.

Additional duties include the configuration and system administration of Windows and Linux servers for faculty to use for High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments. The Academic Computing Consultant for the Sciences is expected to actively track emerging trends in pedagogy and technology and keep up to date through professional development activities.


Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience is required. Experience in teaching or as an educational technology professional is a plus.
  
• Experience with Macintosh and Windows hardware and software used in academic settings. Some knowledge of Linux is a plus, as is knowledge of software used in math and science disciplines
  
• Self-motivated, with a keen sense of responsibility and flexibility.
  
• Excellent technical skills are essential, as are strong oral and written communications skills, the ability to manage projects involving student employees and work effectively in time-constrained situations, and to partner with faculty members on collaborative projects.

Special Instructions to Applicants
To complete your on-line application, you will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references. All attachments must be in PDF format. Review of applications will begin immediately. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources, 845-437-5820.

For full consideration applicants should apply by:

All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/1594.



jeid-ff6ff73e236e5f4588badf7d405dd987