--- Forwarded Message from "Dr. Grace Wiebe" <[log in to unmask]> --- >From: "Dr. Grace Wiebe" <[log in to unmask]> >To: "'Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum'" <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: IT Specialist Position >Date: Thu, 3 Jul 2003 20:23:16 -0600 >Importance: Normal The Arts Resource Centre at the University of Alberta in Canada is looking for an instructional designer to start in mid to late August, 2003. The following is the job posting: Instructional Technology Specialist Arts Resource Centre, Faculty of Arts Competition Deadline: July 18, 2003 The Arts Resource Centre invites applications for an Instructional Technology (IT) Specialist. The IT Specialist is accountable to the Director of the Arts Resource Centre and is responsible for promoting and implementing initiatives to integrate instructional technology into teaching practice, and for the pedagogical application of technology at the course and program level, by providing consultation and project development services to teaching staff and departments in the Faculty of Arts. The main duties are project management, needs assessment, instructional design, supervision of Arts IT student mentors and, in collaboration with other agencies, user training. There is also significant collaboration with instructional technology and education professionals on campus and beyond. Qualifications include a post-graduate degree in instructional technology or related field and some experience with designing but not necessarily building Web sites, digital graphics, and multimedia materials for instructional use. Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, time-management, and interpersonal leadership skills are essential. Previous experience in developing, teaching, and coordinating professional development workshops and seminars to disseminate advancements in the fields of information technology would be an asset. Take note of the fact that people with experience in instructional design are preferred over those with purely technical skills. The Instructional Technology Specialist is a part-time academic appointment (0.5 FTE - 20 hrs/wk) with the Arts Resource Centre. The initial appointment is for one year with possibility of renewal. The salary range for this position is CDN$20,750 to CDN$29,450. Interested applicants are requested to submit an application letter, current curriculum vitae and the names of three references no later than July 18, 2003 to: Dr. Grace Wiebe, Director Arts Resource Centre 130 Arts Building University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta Canada T6G 2E6 [log in to unmask] Fax: (780) 492-9112 We would like to thank all those who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all women and men, including persons with disabilities, member of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons. **************************************** The Arts Resource Centre (ARC) is a service unit, dedicated to providing expertise and physical resources to instructors, students and teaching units in the Faculty of Arts. ARC offers the following services: * instructional design support to individual instructors and to departments to assist with the integration of technology in teaching; * multimedia / audio-visual services and resources; * support for computer assisted learning; * assistance with general technology issues to departments and the Faculty of Arts; * support for research computing; * coordination of IT issues in the Faculty, at the campus level, and beyond. For more information about the University of Alberta, the Faculty of Arts and the Arts Resource Centre see www.arts.ualberta.ca <http://www.arts.ualberta.ca/> **************************************** Grace Wiebe, PhD Director, Arts Resource Centre Faculty of Arts 130 Arts Building University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta Canada T6G 2E6 Phone: 780 492-5278 Fax: 780492-9112 Email: [log in to unmask]