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Date:         Tue, 10 Nov 1992 00:10:37 EST
From:         Jim Lockard <P60JAL1@NIU.BITNET>
Subject:      Tenure Track IT Position Available

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

SEARCH RE-OPENED
Assistant Professor
Instructional Technology
Northern Illinois University

Department of Leadership and Educational Policy Studies
(67% in Instructional Technology Faculty); and Department of
Curriculum and Instruction (33% in 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
instruction.  Teach courses in computer applications and
instructional technology to graduate instructional technology
and teacher education students, work with faculty toward the
integration of technology into existing professional
education courses, and conduct research on applications of
technology to school based learning.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES:

1.      Earned doctorate in Instructional Technology or closely
related field.  (Appointment to the graduate faculty requires
an earned doctorate.)

2.      Experience in using common computer applications in the
classroom, including word processing, spread sheet and data
base management programs for MAC and IBM platforms.
Knowledge of programming, authoring and hypermedia tools,
such as Basic, Quest, Link Way, Hypercard, and Tool Book, and
integrated programs such as MicroSoft Works is highly
desireable.

3.      Experience in teaching or administration in an
elementary or secondary education setting or experience in
teaching or in the preparation of professional educators in a
college or university setting.

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

DESIRED CAPABILITIES:

1.      Experience in instructional design activities and/or
computer-based training development in business and industry
or in educational settings.

2.      Participation in student research in a college or
university setting (director or committee member - theses or
dissertations).

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Applicants should submit:

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

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

3.      a list of three (3) references, including addresses and
telephone numbers.  These references should be able to
address your ability to meet the requirements of this
position.  References will be contacted when final candidates
have been selected.


Submit applications 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, 1993.

     APPLICATION DEADLINE:  MARCH 1, 1993

Potential for preliminary conversations about the position at
AECT in New Orleans.


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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:   P60JAL1@NIU                                            *
* Internet: P60JAL1@MVS.CSO.NIU.EDU                                *
* Phone:    815/753-0465                                           *
* FAX:      815-753-2100                                           *
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