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Amherst College invites applications for the Academic Technology Specialist position. The Academic Technology Specialist is a full-time, one-year position with the possibility for renewal, job group and level PT-2. Given Amherst’s distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.
Reporting to the Director of Technology for Curriculum and Research, the Academic Technology Specialist will support the educational mission of the College primarily by providing expertise in Learning Management Systems (LMS) and academic technology applications. In addition, they will contribute to the ongoing IT accessibility compliance work and provide support for assistive technologies. The Academic Technology Specialist will work independently as well as collaboratively to research, evaluate, select, plan, and implement academic technologies, track trends and new technologies in the field, and recommend solutions to the College to employ new tools and methods for meeting the College’s teaching, learning, and research objectives.
Due to the nature of the position, work outside normal hours of operation may be required. There will be an opportunity to work remotely. Working hours will coincide with campus operating hours during Eastern Standard Time (Daylight Savings).
Summary of Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Academic Technology Overview:
Focus on LMS:
Technologies for Teaching and Learning:
Digital Accessibility:
Faculty Development and Outreach:
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Preferred:
Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information (email and/or telephone numbers) for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
ABOUT AMHERST COLLEGE
Amherst College, one of the premier liberal arts colleges in the nation, is located in Amherst, Massachusetts, a town of approximately 35,000 residents in the western part of the state. The college’s community is composed of about 1,800 students from 48 states, plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and 54 countries around the world, and about 1,000 staff and faculty. The college’s scenic 1,000-acre campus includes a 500-acre wildlife sanctuary and the Book & Plow Farm; three museums: Emily Dickinson Museum, Beneski Museum of Natural History and Mead Art Museum; and multiple educational and cultural venues and resources through the Five College Consortium. The town of Amherst offers an amazing variety of coffee shops, restaurants and entertainment, and a very active outdoor life. Our vibrant campus, diverse community and beautiful surroundings make Amherst College and the Town of Amherst the perfect place to work, learn, and live!
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Amherst College does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs and activities on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic or class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Amherst College complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Inquiries should be addressed to the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Amherst College, P.O. Box 5000, Amherst, MA 01002-5000.