The Department of Fine Arts and Foundation Studies at the School of Architecture and Design has a vacancy for a Photography Technician who will be responsible for managing the photography lab in Byblos, as well as assisting faculty and students with their photography projects requiring the use of the studio and dark room. S/he should be knowledgeable in both traditional and digital photography.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
- Applying safety and security procedures in the Photo Lab and Studio areas during normal or extended office hours
- Updating the Photo Lab and Studio inventory of equipment and supplies
- Managing the photography software, regular updates and licensing
- Preparing and controlling chemicals needed for developing and printing
- Performing routine checkups on equipment and notifying the supervisor on possible repair needs
- Maintaining order in the Lab and Studio through the good implementation of student schedules, to avoid reservation conflicts
- Giving technical sessions to students on the use of Photo Lab and Studio equipment such as enlargers, processors, cameras, and studio lighting equipment
- Managing the photography printers, ink and paper supplies
- Overseeing that all borrowed equipment is returned on time and in good condition
- Training student assistants working in the lab
- Performing other duties pertinent to this job as assigned
Job Requirements
- AA or TS in Photography
- Two to Four years of work experience in Photography and darkroom operations
- Studio and Photography skills in both traditional and digital photography
- Computer Literate
- Good command of English
Applications should be emailed to byblos.hire@lau.edu.lb specifying the job title in the subject line.
The closing date for receiving applications is Tuesday January 01, 2013
