Web Application Developer
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Web Application
Developer (15109).



PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

UNLV is a comprehensive research university of approximately 28,000 students
and 2,900 faculty and staff dedicated to teaching, research, and service. The
university has internationally recognized programs in hotel administration and
creative writing; professional degrees in law, architecture, and dental
medicine; and leading programs in fine arts, sciences and education. UNLV is
located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in dynamic
Southern Nevada. In 2009 the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC
established Brookings Mountain West on the UNLV campus to study the
region. For more information, visit us on-line
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PROFILE of the LIBRARIES DEPARTMENT

This position is located within the Web and Application Development Services
Department, part of the Library Technologies Division. The
Web and Application Development Services Department develops and deploys
webpages, websites, and related applications within the Libraries, and
collaboratively helps maintain existing web-based systems and services,
including the primary library website and digital collections.

  
ROLE of the POSITION

The UNLV University Libraries' website and associated applications are
critical components supporting the information discovery and delivery
environment for 21st century students, researchers and lifelong
learners. This administrative faculty position, reporting
to the Head of Web and Application Development Services, will primarily work
to maintain and develop the current library web presences using Drupal 6 & 7
and the Git revision control system. This position will also design, code, and
implement custom library web applications, and help extend and maintain
functionality of existing applications associated with the Library's online
presence. The UNLV Libraries web presence is extensive and
currently encompasses the main website (http://www.library.unlv.edu) and other
discovery systems and services, such as digital collections
(http://digital.library.unlv.edu) and the library online catalog
(http://webpac.library.unlv.edu). Typical duties include
developing web facing applications with back end database components;
authoring scripts; leveraging and customizing application APIs, and developing
components and modules within the Library's content management system
(presently a mix of Drupal 6 and 7). As library discovery
layers evolve, the incumbent is expected to play a key role in helping to
integrate and present multiple library content sources and services in user-
friendly modes. The UNLV Libraries foster a collaborative
working environment, and the incumbent is expected to work constructively with
a wide range of groups and individuals, and possess the ability to communicate
with colleagues the technical constraints, requirements, and resource needs
associated with work projects. The incumbent will assist
other colleagues in application troubleshooting, upgrade, and security
efforts; maintain up to date documentation for developed applications; and
help manage code in a version-control system.

  
QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: A bachelor's degree from an accredited university,
preferably in information or computer science or a related field; and two or
more years of relevant work experience.

  
Technical Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in a scripting
language such as PHP ; proficiency with a programming language such as Java,
Ruby, Python or C++; experience with site building and coding modules in a
content management system, preferably Drupal; experience working within Unix /
Linux; experience designing and modifying relational databases (such as
MySQL); experience with web API libraries and frameworks; working knowledge of
javascript / jquery, HTML 5, and CSS; working knowledge of XML; experience
with a version-control system such as Git or Subversion; knowledge of the LAMP
stack or similar technology stacks.

  
Additional Skills: Familiarity and demonstrated ability to utilize user
centered design methodologies and usability principles; familiarity with
information architecture best practices in the design of applications; ability
to work on multiple projects simultaneously; ability to work in a
collaborative team environment; good oral and written communication skills,
including the ability to translate technical application design concepts into
layman's terms; ability to provide feedback on creative concepts as relates to
web technical or environmental feasibility; willingness to continually learn
and stay abreast of developments in web and application coding and best
practices.

SALARY RANGE

This is a full-time, 12-month, professional faculty position at range
2. Salaries are competitive with those at similarly
situated institutions and dependent upon labor market. Position is contingent
upon funding. The UNLV Libraries offers attractive professional development op
portunities.

  
APPLICATION DETAILS

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and
experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three
professional references who may be contacted. Applicants
should possess an established portfolio of projects related to web /
application design, and may be asked to submit a document to include at least
one link illustrating past project work, with a description of their
involvement. Applicants should fully describe their
qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the
qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of
materials will be based. Although this position will remain open until filled,
review of candidates' materials will begin on January 15, 2015 and best
consideration will be gained for materials submitted prior to that
date. Materials should be addressed to Web Application
Developer Search Committee Chair, and are to be submitted via on-line
application at https://hrsearch.unlv.edu. For assistance
with UNLV's on-line applicant portal, contact UNLV Employment Services at
(702) 895-2894 or [log in to unmask]



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