College Laboratory Technician- Adjunct

Borough of Manhattan Community College, City University of New York

The Department of Music and Art at Borough of Manhattan Community College seeks an Adjunct College Laboratory Technician to assist in the implementation and maintenance of instructional technology in our growing music and art degree programs. The candidate should be familiar with both Mac and PC platforms, multimedia art and design software including Adobe Suite as well as basic office software.

A familiarity with multimedia music software (including band lab, or other DAW and music notation software) and/or familiarity with basic maintenance of musical instruments, including digital pianos and basic guitar repair (truss rod, set up, etc), is desirable as well.

For a maximum of 15 hours per week, totaling 225 hours per semester, evening and weekend working hours may be required.

Perform highly skilled lab functions and other technical duties in support of coursework including:

• 1. Maintain inventory and secure department facilities, collections, and equipment.
• 2. Supervise part time employees, college assistants, and work study students.
• 3. Assist classroom teachers with technical and equipment needs.
• 4. Set up, maintain, and organize music and art laboratories.
• 5. Maintain required documentation related to lab activities.
• 6. Help design and prepare promotional materials for the department.
• 7. Order supplies and audio-visual equipment.
• 8. Assist with exhibitions and musical performances.

High school diploma and four years of related experience or an Associate’s degree and two years’ experience or a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, multimedia art, multimedia music, art management or a related area. Experience maintaining musical instruments, piano lab, audio-visual equipment, and digital inventory. Expertise with Adobe CC software, 3D printing, and software, MAC computer, and Microsoft suite is preferred.

CUNY offers adjunct CLT a competitive compensation: $31.22 - $45.11 per hour, salary commensurate with education and experience.