Job Description

Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to inclusive excellence and nondiscrimination in its educational program and employment practices and encourages candidates who will further advance the goal of fostering a diverse and inclusive community. As one of the nation’s finest institutions of higher learning, Swarthmore College is global in outlook and draws students from around the nation and world. The 425‐acre campus is a designated arboretum, complete with gardens, rolling lawns, a creek, wooded hills, and hiking trails in the Crum Woods.

Who We Are:

Information Technology Services (ITS) works in partnership with the campus community to provide leadership and assistance in information technology matters to achieve their goals and objectives. We are a highly service-oriented organization that provides robust, reliable, adaptable, and innovative technological resources through which the College community is empowered to accomplish the College’s mission and strategic plan.

The opportunity:

The Academic Technologist for the Humanities is a strategic and hands-on partner in advancing the college’s academic mission through the innovative and inclusive use of technology. This role works collaboratively with faculty, students, librarians, and staff to design, implement, and support technologies that enhance teaching, learning, and research. The Academic Technologist brings expertise in emerging technologies, digital pedagogy, and user-centered design to support a diverse academic community.

Essential Responsibilities

Instructional Technology & Faculty Support

Partner with faculty to explore, evaluate, and implement technology that supports pedagogical and research goals.

Provide consultation on instructional design strategies, digital scholarship projects, and technology integration.

Serve as a resource for the learning management system and discipline-specific software.

Emerging Technology Exploration & Development

Investigate and pilot new tools and platforms in areas such as student assessment, generative AI, collaborative platforms, and data visualization.

Lead or participate in the implementation of academic applications and tools.

Collaborate with ITS colleagues and academic departments to assess and scale promising technologies.

Training, Outreach, and User Support

Design and deliver engaging workshops, documentation, and one-on-one or group training sessions for faculty, staff, and students.

Promote awareness of academic technologies and foster a culture of experimentation and digital fluency.

Provide support and troubleshooting for instructional systems and services.

Who you are:

Demonstrated ability to consult with users of diverse technical backgrounds and design effective solutions.

Familiarity with learning management systems, academic computing platforms and software, and digital media tools.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; capable of producing user-friendly documentation and effective presentations and workshops.

Proven success managing small- to medium-scale projects involving multiple stakeholders.

What you bring:

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in a relevant field.

Experience working in a higher education environment.

Understanding of universal design for learning (UDL) and accessibility standards (WCAG).

What You Will Get:

You’ll work at one of the world's most renowned liberal arts Colleges, with incredible benefits, a stunning 420-acre campus, and a collaborative work environment. Join a team of passionate, creative people who work hard and have fun supporting the College students, faculty, and staff.

We want to hear from you if you are excited about this role! For full consideration, submit applications with an uploaded resume, including a cover letter, by September 8, 2025. Applications received after this date may be reviewed on a rolling basis until the job has been filled. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position. If you have experience that meets any of the preferred qualifications, please include a detailed explanation of any such experience in your cover letter and how it meets the preferred qualification(s).

The market range for this position is $67,000-$90,000 per year, which represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. The salary offered is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, experience and education of the final selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

PA Criminal Clearance Required

Swarthmore College requires a PA Criminal background check for all staff positions prior to the start of employment.

Education Verification Required by Position

An education verification is required for this position because a college degree is a required qualification for this position.

Preview our Benefits Flyer. We offer benefit plans starting at zero cost! Upon benefit eligibility, the College contributes 10% of an employee’s salary to their retirement account. Employees are 100% vested in their accounts on the date participation begins.

Swarthmore College actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. Swarthmore College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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