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Assistant Professor of Instructional Technology with a specialization as a
Library Information Specialist -- Northern Illinois University -- Illinois
Instructional Technology: Assistant Professor of Instructional
Technology with a specialization as a Library Information Specialist. The
position we are currently seeking to fill is permanent, tenure-track, with
salary based on experience. Required: The qualified candidates will
have: an earned doctorate (by the time of appointment) in
Instructional Technology or Library Science (or a closely related field);
specific educational preparation and/or professional experience
related to library information; experience in developing and/or
teaching graduate-level courses in library information (such as:
cataloging, reference, and library materials for children); experience in
working with K-12 teachers and administrators on the integration of
technology, especially in library and media center settings; and an active
research agenda involving theoretical and/or applied research in a
subject area of library information and/or instructional technology.
Highly Desired: We are especially interested in candidates who have
one (or more) of the following: prior teaching and/or library
experience in K-12 settings; the ability to supervise field-based
internships and practica, including interfacing with school library media
specialists and teachers; experience applying a variety of instructional
methodologies and technologies in teaching (such as distance education);
an active agenda of research and/or service that regularly involves
the candidate in K-12 settings; the ability to teach undergraduate- and
graduate-level courses in general instructional technology and technology
integration; a desire and capacity to collaborate with departmental
faculty, staff and students on the planning of various subject-related
activities (e.g., NCATE/AASL accreditation reviews, department
sponsored retreats, and conferences); and prior experience, or the
capacity to eventually be able, to serve as an adviser to master's and
doctoral students including directing student research. Interested
individuals must send a letter of application, current vita, three current
original letters of reference, copy of transcript(s), and a statement of
research and teaching interests to: Dr. Jeffrey B. Hecht, Department
Chair, Department of Educational Technology, Research and Assessment,
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Ilinois 60115; teelephone
815-753-9339, or e-mail at [log in to unmask] (see our Web site at
http://www.cedu.niu.edu/etra). Applications must be submitted on paper
(e-mail for inquiries only). The desired contract starting date is August
16, 2008. Preference will be given to complete applications received by
November 15, 2007; however, applications will continue to be accepted
until the position is filled. AA/EEO institution.
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