Photography and Digital Imaging Technical Specialist
Dartmouth College

Job Info

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Posting date:

04/03/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Number:

1127653

Position Title:

Photography and Digital Imaging Technical Specialist

Department this Position Reports to:

Studio Art

Hiring Range Minimum:

$48,200

Hiring Range Maximum:

$60,300

Union Type:

Not a Union Position

SEIU Level:

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Employment Category:

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year:

12

Scheduled Hours per Week:

40

Schedule:

Flexible including nights and weekends

Location of Position:

Hanover, NH 03755

Remote Work Eligibility?:

Onsite only

Is this a term position?:

No

If yes, length of term in months.:

N/A

Is this a grant funded position?:

No

Position Purpose:

To maintain the facilities for photography (darkrooms, digital photography classrooms, advanced digital classroom, analog photography classroom, printers, scanners, and lighting studio, other) in the Studio Art Department. To provide instructional workshops for analog and digital photographic processes, ink jet printing, video, and sound media. To support studio art department curriculum including photography, video, sound, and/or photographic printed media use, as needed.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp:

Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Education and Year of Experience

• BA or BFA (ideally with a focus in Photography or Studio Art).
• One - three years of relevant experience.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Applicant must possess exceptional Digital and Photography skills.
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities, and complete projects in a timely manner.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people: students, interns, faculty, administration and exhibit clear written and verbal communications.
• Capacity to work independently, collaboratively, and as a team.
• Knowledge of historical and contemporary fine art photography.
• Research new digital technologies and output materials.

Digital Imaging & technical Skills required:

• Mac OS X latest platform.
• Current Photoshop: digital color, color, contrast, sharpening, etc., workflow to generate proofs and high-quality prints. Making selections using masks, utilizing Photoshop actions, working with basic text and design elements.
• Knowledge Adobe Creative Suite.
• In depth Color Management.
• Large Format Inkjet Pigment Printing.
• Word Processing/spreadsheets.
• Print production: Expert command of digital pigment printing technology, specifically using Epson 3880 and 9900. Familiarity with printing and handling prints up to 44" wide is a plus.
• Scanning: scan press, negatives, etc., using flatbed and Imacon scanners.
• Camera formats: High end DSLRs (working with RAW files), 35mm, 4×5, 6×7 analog.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education and Year of Experience

• MFA (To understand tech support within the studio art context) preferred, but relevant experience is more important.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of Adobe Premiere & After Effects (video editing software).
• Knowledge of Adobe InDesign.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries:

Aaron Panitz

Department Contact Phone Number:

603-646-1588

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title:

Aaron Panitz, Studio Art Technical Manager

Department Contact's Phone Number:

603-646-1588

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check:

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?:

Not an essential function

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Quick Link:

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/73198

Description:

Maintenance
Darkroom

• Align enlargers.
• Repair damages to enlargers, easels, lenses, and other darkroom equipment.
• Prepare darkroom for term use.
• Take inventory of darkroom equipment, camera equipment, classroom materials, and maintenance materials, and request replacements as necessary.
• Maintain facilities, keep chemical facilities clean and safe and keep record of repairs.
• Report damaged equipment or in need of retirement/replacement equipment to Supervisor.

Digital

• Re-image computers before the start of each term.
• Purge printers out of use.
• Repair damages to printers.
• Clean and run regular maintenance on printers.
• Calibrate monitors.
• Calibrate printers.
• Keep software updated and troubleshoot software/hardware issues.
• Report damaged equipment or in need of retirement/replacement equipment to Supervisor.
• Digital support for Studio Art needs outside the Photography area - Offers technical support to areas by collaborating with all Studio Art faculty and staff (including specialists in Digital Fabrication, Printmaking, and 3D areas). This may include support for printers, cameras, & digital imaging needs.

Percentage Of Time:

45%

Description:

Equipment Management

Photography

• Inspect and prepare cameras, tripods, and accessories for studio art students.
• Repair damages to film and digital cameras.
• Manage check out systems for equipment.
• Add inventory to digital system, purchasing, sending items for repair, etc.
• Inspect and prepare cameras, tripods, and accessories for student use.
• Repair damages to film and digital cameras.
• Manage check out systems for equipment.
• Add inventory to digital system, prepare items that are to be sent out for repair, etc.

Percentage Of Time:

30%

Description:

Mentorship, Classroom Support, Intern Training & Management

• Provide technical group workshops to supplement classes (Photography 1, 2, 3, Senior Seminar, and Special Topics courses.) - Individual meetings with advanced students and specific assistance for student exhibitions, as required.
• Maintain regular office and drop-in hours for technical assistance and printer use - Appointments with department visitors (Visiting faculty, Artist in Residence, etc.) seeking access to facilities or technical training.
• Train photography interns with:
  • Chemistry safety and procedures, hazardous waste disposal, emergency protocol etc.
  • Chemical use, mixing, storage, troubleshooting and cleanup
  • Darkroom equipment use, checkout system, lighting studio checkouts, strobe kit assembly, digital camera use, basics of camera equipment functions (to facilitate checkouts), and darkroom procedure basics (to facilitate monitor hours competency).
  • As needed - Train other interns, lecturers, and staff in maintaining Studio Art digital facilities, digital photography, and lighting (to facilitate monitor hours competency and documentation of models, digital photography, and lighting (to facilitate student equipment checkouts, printing, and artwork documentation).

Percentage Of Time:

25%

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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