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>Date: Thu, 04 May 2000 08:18:56 -0400 (EDT)
>From: Ed Dente <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: [Fwd: Position Announcement - Please Post] (fwd)
>To: LLTI <[log in to unmask]>

My daughter, who is now working at DWC, asked if I'd post this.
Cheers,
Ed

>
> Educational Technology Specialist
>
> Daniel Webster College seeks a self-motivated, experienced, and
> creative multimedia specialist to provide support to faculty and staff
> in the design and development of curricular materials utilizing
> emerging educational technologies in a newly created Multimedia
> Development Workroom (MDW).  The Educational Technology Specialist
> will staff the MDW, training faculty and others in IT applications as
> they design computer-intensive courses using multimedia and Web-based
> instruction methods for both in-class and asynchronous applications.
>
> Responsibilities:
>
>    *  Assist faculty in integrating new strategies for teaching and
>      learning using present and emerging information and instructional
>      technologies.
>    *  Consult with faculty on integrating electronic information
>      resources into courses, including creating guides, tutorials, and
>      bibliographies.
>    *  Encourage, develop and support faculty projects using multimedia
>      and information technology in classroom teaching.
>    *  Design, coordinate, and present training programs for faculty
>      and staff.
>    *  Work closely with the Information Technology Staff to identify,
>      evaluate, and recommend information technology software and
>      hardware based on user-defined needs and currently available
>      technology.  This includes software in support of Web-based
>      technologies, graphic design software, course management
>      software, and digitizing hardware.  Requires knowledge of and
>      experience with the use of a variety of software programs.
>    *  Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the techniques for assessing
>      the impact of technology use on teaching and learning, and
>      familiarity with current research on the effectiveness of various
>      uses of technology.
>    *  Work with library staff to develop and provide instruction and
>      training programs
>    *  Report to library director.
>
>
>
> Qualifications:
> Required
> Master degree in instructional technology/multimedia or related
> academic fields.
> Excellence in communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
> Ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to lay
> persons
> Proficiency with HTML and Web authoring tools
> Educational background or experience in teaching, training, and/or
> learning styles.
> Demonstrable record of experience in using a range of instructional
> technologies
> Preferred
> Experience with WebCT, distance education software
> Experience with nonlinear video editing software
> Interest in pedagogical issues
>
> Position available July 1, 2000.  Salary dependent upon qualifications
> and experience.  First year of position is grant funded, with
> continuing funding anticipated.  Review of applications begins
> immediately and will be accepted until the position is filled.  Send
> letter of application, resume, and the names and addresses of three
> references to: Irene M.H. Herold, Library Director, Anne Bridge
> Baddour Library, Daniel Webster College, 20 University Drive, Nashua,
> NH  03063.  Daniel Webster College is an EOE.  Women, minorities and
> other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.