From: "Otto, Sue Ellen K" <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Subject: Instructional Services Specialist job at U of Iowa
Date: August 19, 2015 at 9:59:11 AM CDT
To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>


Since my retirement, the University of Iowa Language Media Center is looking for an Instructional Services Specialist to replace the staff member who has become Interim Director. Below is the ad.
Sue Otto
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Dr. Sue E. K. Otto
Adj. Associate Professor Emerita
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA  52242-1323
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Homepage: http://clas.uiowa.edu/dwllc/spanish-portuguese/people/sue-otto


Instructional Services Specialist (PCH2, salary level 4A)

The Language Media Center (LMC) in the Division of World Languages, Literatures & Cultures (DWLLC) at the University of Iowa seeks a creative, user-centered, energetic individual to provide user support services, training and consultation in the development and implementation of digital technologies to enhance instruction in a wide range of DWLLC courses, as well as in other campus language and international studies programs. Specific responsibilities include managing the LMC media collection (acquisitions, cataloguing and circulation on a specialized database), managing the LMC ITC (computer facility), managing the equipment check-out pool, tracking and generating reports on LMC usage, handling LMC outreach, providing training and assistance with digital media preparation (audio, video, graphics) and delivery, consulting and collaborating with faculty, staff and TAs on use of technology for instruction and assessment, and supporting hardware and software in the audio laboratory.

Required qualifications:

BA in foreign language, foreign language/ESL education, applied linguistics, educational technology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience
Experience (typically 1-3 years) with instructional technologies (applications, hardware and software) used in language teaching and learning
Extensive proficiency in the ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in a multicultural environment and a working proficiency in the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner
Working knowledge of all commonly used office support/productivity (word processing, spreadsheets, calendaring, etc.) software.

Desirable qualifications include language teaching experience, working knowledge of best practices of integrating multimedia technology into language learning/teaching and assessment, knowledge of and/or experience with alternative models of language instruction (distance via video teleconferencing, hybrid, online), working knowledge of audio language laboratory systems, and knowledge of a broad range of software and hardware tools used in instruction (e.g., wikis, blogs, video conferencing, web page development, graphics/image editing, digital media recording and editing).

To view a complete listing of the job duties and requirements and to apply for this position go to http://jobs.uiowa.edu<http://jobs.uiowa.edu/> and reference Requisition # 67168.

The University of Iowa is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Background checks will be conducted.

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