Information Technology Services (ITS) at New York University has an opening for a Faculty Technology Specialist, in art and art related technologies, in the ITS Advanced Media Studio (AMS). The AMS is a state-of-the-art facility and arts technology resource for the NYU arts and science community, operated by Faculty Technology Services, a division of ITS. The AMS provides core services in wide-format museum grade printing, drum scanning, laser engraving and cutting, and rapid prototyping, and includes a suite of self-service workstations for the development of client work. In addition, the AMS offers faculty advisement and training, artist-in-residence sponsorship, research support, client workshops, and range of in-house documentation.
Position Responsibilities:
• Help lead the AMS in digital media strategy across University arts and science communities.
• Research, propose and implement emerging technologies in the arts and sciences.
• Technical administration of hardware and software systems as they relate to color management, digital imaging and printmaking, laser etching, 3D modeling and printing.
• Management of AMS core services including maintaining and developing AMS job workflow database, overseeing quality control, and managing service staff.
• Provide guidance and technical support to clients in all aspects of AMS hardware and software systems, and core service procedures.
• Consult with University academic departments in the development of curriculum incorporating AMS core services and systems.
• Help direct University courses integrating the AMS core services and provide support to faculty and students.
• Help manage AMS training workshops, site orientations, and online documentation to include the AMS website, wiki and blog.
Qualifications:
• Four year degree in fine arts, interactive technology, computer science, or related field, MA/MFA preferred.
• At least four years experience in art and technology field, combined art and technology or computer fields, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with OSX and OSX Server administration and deployment.
• Familiarity with applications related to art and science technologies; including Adobe Creative Suite, vector and 2D CAD software, color management and profiling software, as well as preferred experience with: 3D surface and solid modeling, FileMaker development, and RIP software.
Please send a cover letter and resume to ams@nyu.edu