NEM Learning Technology Specialist

84030BR

Off-Campus: Los Angeles

Learning Technology Spec

Job Description

The Program for Narrative and Emerging Media (NEM) is a best-in-class research, teaching and gathering venue, with a focus on diversifying the demographics of who gets to create and distribute narratives using emerging media technologies in the areas of arts, culture and nonfiction. The program is a collaborative effort between The Sidney Poitier New American Film School housed in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, and the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. 

The NEM Learning Technology Specialist supports the teaching faculty with the software and technical needs required to deliver classes, and works with students to assist in the delivery of their immersive projects. The successful candidate will have experience in game engine development (Unity and Unreal) with a working knowledge of 3D modeling software, 360 filming and editing, AR development and immersive sound; and stay up-to-date with new developments in immersive technology including virtual production, advising the NEM Director and Faculty of any significant changes or requirements needed to maintain ASU’s role as a best-in-class immersive narrative and production university.  The NEM Learning Technology Specialist will also have primary responsibility for coordinating with ASU’s University Technology Office in Los Angeles for setting up, operating and maintaining equipment, software and technology required for running all NEM programs. The NEM Learning Technology Specialist is encouraged to pursue their own creative activity, while involving students to give them the opportunity for hands-on experience in the production process.  

Job Family

Information Technology

Department Name

New Amer Film School

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$70,000 - $75,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

27-September-2022

Essential Duties

• Set up, maintain and operate all equipment, software and technology required for NEM programing and events. 
• Support students with the technical aspects of practical immersive projects. 
• Coordinate with IT staff to ensure that the emerging media labs have correct software and hardware needed for technical teaching. 
• Ensure that all labs/studios have equipment and software set up ahead of NEM classes, and properly store and maintain equipment after use. 
• Support NEM professors with any technical preparations, requests or issues ahead of classes. 
• Work with other ASU technology departments and ASU’s University Technology office, Los Angeles staff to set up systems for students to borrow NEM equipment. 

Minimum Qualifications

Associates degree in Technology, Instructional Design, Communications, or closely related AND two (2) years web content, graphic design or electronic publishing; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Evidence of a Masters degree in computer science or related field plus a minimum of two years relevant experience, or bachelors degree in computer science or related field and three years minimum experience. 
• Demonstrated knowledge in the spectrum of immersive technology and skill to explore and experiment with the latest developments in the immersive tech field. 
• Experience as a generalist in Unity, Unreal and working knowledge of 3D modeling software. 
• Demonstrated working knowledge of 360 cameras & editing software (Premier Pro for 360 & stitching). 
• Demonstrated working knowledge of 3D capture techniques and Augmented Reality production. 
• Knowledge of software and equipment for immersive sound. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of virtual production work flows. 
• Evidence of effective communication skills, and successful experience in supporting faculty, staff and students. 
• Experience working independently to ensure deadlines are met. 
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion.  

Working Environment

The NEM Learning Technology Specialist will work primarily in the ASU California Center (Herald Examiner Building) in downtown Los Angeles, California.
Light travel schedule to the ASU Tempe campus and the Media and Immersive eXperience (MIX) Center may also be required.    

Department Statement

The Herberger Institute comprises the School of Art; School of Arts, Media and Engineering; The Sidney Poitier New American Film School; School of Music, Dance and Theatre; The Design School; and the ASU Art Museum. With 130 degree and certificate options, and programs ranked top 20 in art, design, music, theatre, digital culture, film, dance and more, plus a top university art museum, a leading immersive media facility, and national and international partnerships, the Herberger Institute is a powerhouse of art, culture and design. 

The vision of the Herberger Institute is to advance the New American University by embedding designers, artists and arts-based inquiry at its core and throughout the communities it serves locally, nationally and internationally. With over 5,399 students, over 500 faculty members, and 130 program options, the Herberger Institute is committed to redefining the 21st-century design and arts school.

As part of Arizona State University, the most innovative university in the nation, the Herberger Institute seeks to drive and scale new ways for arts and design to have impact in our world. We invite you to join our work.

Values:

• Creativity as a core 21st-century competency
• Design and the arts as critical resources for transforming our society
• Innovation, enterprise and entrepreneurship
• Interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary collaboration and research
• Social embeddedness
• Projecting all voices
• Excellence

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Flexible work options

(after 3 months of service with the Herberger Institute, contingent on the need of the Unit/School and performance)

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Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

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