Web Developer for Social Psychology Network

Position Information

Position Information

Job Posting Number S01200

Position Title Web Developer for Social Psychology Network Department Psychology Department-1019 Job Category Staff Posting Position Type Part-Time Work Location Hybrid Pay Type Salaried Salary Range

$52,105 -$61,455

Compensation Practices

Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit https: // www. wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation- practices/index.html

Position Details

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DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION

Want to use your programming skill to make the world a better place while enjoying the benefits of university employment?

If so, please consider applying for this position at Wesleyan University—a selective liberal arts institution set on an attractive campus in the Connecticut River Valley with a peaceful atmosphere, historic buildings, and a community of exceptional people working to advance the arts, sciences, information technology, and higher education.

We seek a programmer to help build and maintain Social Psychology Network (SPN), a suite of nonprofit websites focused on peace, social justice, psychology, and sustainable living. The Network has received over 380 million page views since its founding at Wesleyan in 1996, and is supported by over 1,500 members from more than 100 countries.

Some of SPN's features include:

A database of more than 20,000 searchable links

Over 2,000 profiles featuring social scientists from roughly 50 countries

Interactive maps displaying expert profiles and graduate programs

A Psychology News Center that distributes curated headlines to more than 600,000 users via Twitter, Facebook, SocialPsychology.org, and an RSS feed.

The SPN Web Developer will use contemporary coding practices, tools, libraries, and database management techniques to improve SPN's content management systems, search engines, and user interfaces.

The Web Developer will report to SPN's Executive Director, with close oversight from the Network's Director of Technology, and will work with student interns during the development and testing phases of each project.

Specific responsibilities include:

Assist in the design, development, and coding of SPN websites

Help maintain, support, and update existing SPN websites

Modify SPN applications and interfaces to improve functionality

Create customized content management systems

Refactor and enhance SPN database search services

Organize and document the programing code

Other duties as assigned

This opening is a .85 FTE position that involves working approximately 1,658 hours per year (32 hours/week), with flexibility in choosing the weekly work schedule, including a mix of traditional and nontraditional hours.

The position will be on-campus initially but has the potential of becoming remote or hybrid (on-campus and remote) in the future.

Remote work will only be considered for residents of CT, MA, NY, RI, VT, or NH. Relocation assistance to CT is available for those who qualify.

The intention is for the position to be available for at least three years, however funding has only been secured for the first year. Continuation is contingent upon continued funding.

Minimum Qualifications

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience in web development or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Experience while a student can be counted.

Experience with HTML5/CSS, Python, JavaScript, NodeJS, MySQL, PHP, and similar coding languages.

Experience with relational databases and/or the development of database- driven web sites and back-end data systems.

Experience in installing, modifying, updating, and administering open source CMS software.

Being a team player who is able to work independently, meet deadlines, and cares about peace and social justice issues.

Having a commitment to work within a diverse environment and interact positively with individuals of different backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with Linux and system administration, search engine optimization, and/or Photoshop.

Special Instructions to Applicants

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FURTHER INFORMATION

Position is open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by June 8, 2023, when first review of applications will begin.

In your cover letter please discuss how your skills and experience match position.

Additional Information

All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate's completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

Wesleyan University requires proof of COVID -19 vaccination and booster (if eligible under CDC guidelines) or an approved exemptionprior to first day of employment.

Benefits

Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans. We also offer flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs, as well as access to Wesleyan's BLS & GLS programs for those who qualify (tuition is waived for up to 2 courses a term; some fees and taxes may apply).

Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https: // wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html.

Quick Link https: // careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/9744

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