*Director of the Digital Media Lab*
The BGC offers MA and PhD programs in the study of the cultural history of
the material world and is committed to the encyclopedic study of things,
drawing on methodologies and approaches from art and design history,
history of technology, philosophy, anthropology, and archaeology and
cultural history. Founded in 1993, the BGC is located on West 86th Street
in New York City.
*Basic Function:*
Reporting to the Dean, the Director of the Digital Media Lab is responsible
for the development and implementation of digital media practices across
academic programs. This position works with faculty, staff, and students to
effectively incorporate interactive technology into pedagogical practice
and student projects, and strategizes the software and hardware needs of
the lab. In addition, this position participates in digital aspects of the
BGC’s journal and monograph series, and directs the development of all
digital media for the BGC’s Focus Gallery exhibitions. Specific
responsibilities include:
*CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: *
– Establishing and maintaining relationships with academic and cultural
heritage institutions that share common mission goals and methods of
practice as the BGC.
– Acting as part of exhibition staff for Focus Gallery Project, aiding
curators in conception of digital features, and working with exhibition
staff and outside contractors to bring projects to completion.
– Advising on digital projects located in the library, art, and
exhibitions departments.
– Liaising with contractors on software development projects
– Budgeting for various DML expenditures including hardware, software,
publications, events, etc.
– Managing two Digital Media Lab assistants
– Managing the BGC’s use of wikis for course sites and
academic administration
– Maintaining installations of WordPress, Omeka, and Drupal for various
BGC projects
– Teaching workshops on relevant technologies and topics such as
database design, word processing alternatives, Zotero, Omeka, Prezi
– Hosting two DML salons (one each semester) a year to highlight work
done by BGC students, staff, and faculty
– Works with faculty on creating digital projects for BGC courses and on
the development of digital components for faculty research projects
*SUPERVISION EXERCISED/RECEIVED:*
– Reports to the Dean
– Involves significant interaction with faculty, academic administration
& students
*REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:*
– PhD or PhD preferred (or be near completion) in a related field in the
humanities
– Five years demonstrated experience incorporating digital technologies
into academic practice
– Five years demonstrated experience teaching in higher education
environments
– Advanced knowledge and experience with content management systems (in
particular wikis, WordPress, and Omeka); HTML and CSS; Adobe Creative
Suite; Microsoft Office; website hosting and FTP
*PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*
– Knowledge/experience with CAD (computer-aided design); 3D scanning,
modeling, and printing; digital mapping and GIS; data visualization; Zotero
bibliographical software; Javascript
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for
three references to DDML@bgc.bard.edu. No telephone calls please. The Bard
Graduate Center is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome
applications from those who contribute to our diversity. AA/EOE
