Creative Technologist

Miami University Libraries seeks a dynamic Creative Technologist for the Create and Innovate (C+I) department, to join a team currently working and supporting digital scholarship, digital humanities, GIS services, open educational resources, 3D printing, collaborative learning spaces, makerspaces, virtual reality, and high-end multimedia labs, working in a team environment to implement digital projects and services to facilitate maker culture, collaboration, creativity and innovation targeting students, faculty, staff and campus units.

The Create and Innovate Department enhances scholarly work at Miami University by anticipating the resources, technologies, spaces and expertise that drive groundbreaking research, creative forms of expression, innovative tools for teaching, and new mediums for sharing our community’s scholarly achievements.  The position reports to the Head of the Create and Innovate department.

Duties/Physical Demands:

Duties/Physical Demands:

1. Provide support for faculty and student projects including: digital publishing, data visualization, collaborative learning spaces, etc.;
2. Build innovative solutions and services using technologies such as APIs, 3D modeling, makerspaces, etc.
3. Work on content creation and light customization and adaptation of open source tools such as WordPress;
4. Perform related duties as assigned and as the state of the art changes.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree in a technology related field;
2. Knowledge of HTML/CSS/Javascript;
3. Ability to work in a team environment and build working relationships with colleagues;
4. Willingness and motivation to continually learn new technical skills;
5. Familiarity with emerging technologies and makerspaces;
6. Experience in implementing digital projects.

The University will not sponsor H-1B for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications: 

1. Experience with scripting languages such as PHP, Ruby, etc.;
2. Experience with data visualization and API tools;
3. Experience with makerspaces.

Hours Per Week/Percent Time:

100% time 

Duration:

12 months 

Temporary:

No 

Benefit Eligible:

Yes 

Date to Begin Screening:

08/31/2018 

Required Documents:

Cover Letter, List of Three References, Resume 

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Direct inquiries to Donna Richardson at petermda@miamioh.edu 

Application Types Accepted:

Unclassified 

Criminal Background Check Required:

Yes