The University of Maryland, College Park
Department of Art History and Archaeology
Position Announcement
Position Title: Director, Visual Technologies Center
Category: Exempt, Full-time, 12 month position EX-2434
Salary: Salary high 50's to low 60's, commensurate
with experience, as well as excellent leave, medical
coverage, retirement, and tuition remission benefits
Position
Description: The Director will oversee the entire
operation of the newly created Art History and Archaeology
Visual Technologies Center (VTC), which will incorporate
the current 275,000-slide collection as well as new
electronic media. The VTC will afford developmental support
for teachers and scholars by integrating technology with
research and teaching and serve as a resource center for
implementing new ideas for visual communication. Specific
responsibilities will include supervision of all VTC
personnel, serving as project manager for the Department=s
Web-based activities, working collaboratively with faculty
and students to develop electronic teaching materials,
participation in grant-writing and fund-raising activities,
and oversight of legal and financial matters and the VTC=s
strategic plan.
This position offers an exceptional opportunity to help
design and develop a dynamic teaching facility supported by
the resources of a major university committed to
integrating electronic technology into the learning
process.
Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with
a graduate degree in art history or a related field, as
well as leadership, management, and supervisory skills
proven in an academic or association environment. Preferred
candidates will possess expertise in electronic technology,
specifically in developing Web-based applications for
visual research and teaching. They will also have an
understanding of the complexities of cataloging visual
images and appreciation for the importance of the support
provided by the VTC in faculty research and teaching.
Experience in grant writing and fund-raising is also
desirable.
To Apply: To apply for this position, please send a
curriculum vitae or resumé, a letter of interest, and three
letters of reference to:
Prof. Marjorie Venit
Department of Art History and Archaeology
1211B Art/Sociology Building
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-1335
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
For best consideration, please submit application material
by November 1, 2001.
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Women and minorities are
encouraged to reply.
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Lynne Woodruff
Manager of Art Information Services
Art Library
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
301-405-9065
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