Academic Computing Specialist for Physics and Chemistry
Wake Forest University is dramatically increasing its use of computers
in the life of the University, and it will issue laptops to all
entering students. Many departments already incorporate significant
use of computers in the undergraduate curriculum, but this program
opens the opportunity to reconsider many of the traditional methods of
teaching and learning. Toward that end, the University seeks several
Academic Computing Specialists to assist in the accomplishment of the
new mission. These persons will:
- Locate and evaluate computer hardware and software to be purchased by the
department for instructional and research applications.
- Provide training on computer software and hardware to students and
faculty.
- Install and develop software on PCs and workstations to enhance
departmental computing.
- Install and maintain departmental computing facilities and networks,
including installation of upgrades, backups, etc.
- Work with the Computer Center to plan, develop and test
applications to be used on the desktop and in the departmental
computer labs.
- Participate in a team of trainers coordinated by the library to provide
computing instruction for the entire campus, including the orientation
of new students.
Effectiveness in written and oral communication is required.
Experience working with and troubleshooting of PC hardware and
software is preferred. Candidates will have demonstrable
knowledge of operating systems (Unix, DOS,Windows, OS/2) and
networking (TCP/IP ).
In addition to providing general computing support as described above,
this specialist will help faculty incorporate the use of computers
into the chemistry and physics curricula.
Interest and ability in the following areas would be helpful:
- Interfacing computers to instructional lab equipment.
- Developing graphical interfaces to tutorial software in
chemistry and physics.
- Using symbolic mathematics software such as Mathematica or Maple.
- Supporting and maintaining molecular modeling software.
B.A./B.S. in chemistry or physics preferred.
RESPONSE ADDRESS?
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC 27109
For full consideration, applications should be received by June 15, 1996.
Earlier reponses are appreciated and encouraged. Applications will be
accepted until the jobs are filled.
Wake Forest University is an Affirmative action and Equal Opportunity Employer.