JOB - 2: Technical director

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Technical Director

The Music Department at Princeton University is seeking a Technical Director of Electronic and
Computer Music Studios and The Princeton Laptop Orchestra (PLOrk).

The position provides
technical facilities management support for the Music Department. The
selected candidate will
provide instruction and consultation on the use of facilities and on music
technology in general,
and will provide other services as needed for Music Department faculty and
students. The
Technical Director will analyze department technology needs; direct the
purchase and
maintenance of equipment to fill these needs; and design, install and
maintain the Music
Department's electronic music studios. Additional duties include working
with students and
faculty on the design and implementation of experimental systems and
interfacing with the
Princeton University Office of Information Technology. The Technical
Director performs
production work for faculty recording projects, including editing, mixing,
and mastering. He or
she also serves as Assistant Director of the Princeton Laptop Orchestra
(PLOrk) which includes
the redesign, development and maintenance of PLOrk technologies, assistance
in the
instruction of core electronic and computer music courses, and creative
contribution to,
participation in, and support of, PLOrk performances both on and
off-campus.

Education required: Bachelor's degree

Essential qualifications: One to three years of direct or related
experience, experience with
contemporary audio software and hardware, and a working knowledge of music
literature and
musical style characteristics. Note: Five months of the year this position
has a demanding work
schedule and the successful candidate must be able to work evenings and
weekends as
needed.

Preferred qualifications: Hardware and software RAID arrays, extensive
experience in
hardware maintenance and repair, data recovery and disposal software and
strategies (ex: Boot
n' Nuke), diagnostic software and strategies (ex: SMART, PC-Doctor),
security software and
strategies (ex: Symantec Antivirus), Max/MSP, Supercollider, ChucK, basic
practical electronics
knowledge and skills, Protools and Final Cut Studio, Peak Pro, Digital
Performer, Logic Studio,
and audio software development skills. Also desirable is experience in
programming and
electronics, although it is assumed that most candidates will learn new
skills while in the
position. Graduate work in electronic/computer music and/or music
composition is desirable.
Full-time salary minimum: $51,100. Note: this is a half-time position.
Depending on the
candidate's interests and qualifications, this position and the Audio
Specialist position have the
option of being combined into a single, full-time position.

To apply: Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, a cover letter
and a list of the names
and addresses of three people who are willing to write on their behalf by
November 1, 2009.
Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with
applicable EEO and
affirmative action regulations. Please apply online at
http://jobs.princeton.edu