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From: "Mary McMahon" on LLTI Listserv

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.

Mary G. McMahon
Director, Curricular Computing Services
Amherst College
Box 2240
Amherst, MA 01002-5000
413-542-8396









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