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Date:         Wed, 15 Apr 1992 01:01:57 EDT
From:         Jim Lockard <N10JAL1@NIU.BITNET>
Subject:      Position Announcement

                         POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

                          Assistant Professor
                       Instructional Technology

Department of Leadership and Educational Policy Studies (.67 -
Instructional Technology Faculty); and Department of Curriculum and
Instruction (.33 - Elementary Education Faculty).

RANK AND SALARY:

     Assistant Professor - Permanent, Tenure Track in Instructional
     Technology.  Salary based on experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

     Primary area of expertise: applications of technology to school-
     based learning.  Teach courses in computer applications and
     instructional technology to graduate instructional technology and
     teacher education students, conduct research on applications of
     technology to school based learning, and work with faculty toward
     the integration of technology into existing professional education
     courses.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES:

     1.   Earned doctorate in Instructional Technology or closely
          related field.

     2.   Three to five years teaching or administrative experience in
          an elementary or secondary education setting.

     3.   Demonstrated experience in the application of technology to
          instruction or instruction in technology-related areas.

     4.   Initiation of a program of research in instructional
          technology resulting in papers presented at professional
          meetings and/or in publications.

     5.   Experience in using common computer applications, including
          MAC and IBM platforms, with emphasis on word processing,
          spread sheet and data base management programs.  Knowledge of
          programming or authoring languages, including Basic, Quest,
          Link Way, Hypercard, and Tool Book, and integrated programs
          such as MicroSoft Works is desired.

DESIRED CAPABILITIES:

     1.   Experience in instructional design and/or computer-based
          training.

     2.   Experience in the preparation of professional educators.

     3.   A record of successful faculty development or in-service work
          involving technology applications, including new or emerging
          technologies.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

     Applicants should submit:

     1.   a current resume listing all prior positions held and degrees
          earned, including dates and locations;

     2.   a letter or other exhibits specifically addressing items
          listed under "required or desired capabilities", or which
          expands on resume entries;

     3.   three (3) references, addressing your ability to meet the
          requirements of this position.  These references should be
          sent to the address listed below and, if not submitted with
          the application, should be sent as soon as possible so that we
          can evaluate them as part of the application.  Applications
          without references will not be considered.  Persons completing
          references may be contacted for further information throughout
          the review process.


     It is important to note that all dates of prior positions and
     degrees earned must be included.  Our internal procedures do
     not permit us to consider applications without this
     information.  Appointment as a member of the Graduate Faculty
     requires a completed, earned doctorate.



     Submit applications by May 6, 1992, to:

          Dr. Gary L. McConeghy
          LEPS Department
          Northern Illinois University
          DeKalb, IL  60115
          Telephone:  (815) 753-0464


     Term of initial appointment is nine months, with additional
     summer employment possible.  Contract starting date is August
     16, 1992.

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If you wish more information about the position, please feel free
to contact me electronically at the Bitnet or Internet address
below.

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* Jim Lockard                                                      *
* Technology Coordinator / Professor of Instructional Technology   *
* College of Education - LEPS                                      *
* Northern Illinois University                                     *
* DeKalb, IL 60115                                                 *
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* Bitnet:   N10JAL1@NIU                                            *
* Internet: N10JAL1@MVS.CSO.NIU.EDU                                *
* Phone:    815/753-0465                                           *
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