Instructional Technology
POSITION: Assistant Professor - Instructional Technology
- Tenure-track, 9-month appointment
- Beginning August 16, 2000
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Doctorate (A.B.D. acceptable) in instructional or educational technology, instructional systems design, or closely related field
- Teaching experience at the secondary or postsecondary level
- Practical experience in the design, development, and utilization of various technologies for instruction
- Comprehensive knowledge of both Macintosh and Windows operating environments, application software packages, peripherals, and network management tools
- Knowledge about, and experience with, teaching and learning, cultural differences and exceptionalities, and their instructional implications
- Excellent interpersonal skills as demonstrated by desire, ability, and willingness to work collaboratively with University and public school colleagues
- Potential for excellence in teaching, research, and service
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in microcomputer applications in education and instructional technology.
- Recruit and advise students.
- Participate in curriculum and instructional development.
- Provide services to local school systems and postsecondary institutions.
- Participate in department, college, professional unit, and University committees.
- Sustain a program of scholarly research and publish in appropriate professional journals.
- Seek external resources through grants and contracts.
- Participate in appropriate professional organizations.
SALARY: Salary for this nine-month, tenure-track position will be based on qualifications and experience. Opportunity for summer employment is excellent.
DEADLINE: April 15, 2000, or until position is filled
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: A letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of research goals, all official transcripts, and three letters of recommendation should be sent to
Dr. Steve Yuen
Professor and Search Committee Chair
The University of Southern Mississippi
Box 5036
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5036
Telephone: (601)266-4446
Fax: (601)266-5957
E-mail: steve.yuen@usm.edu
Visit the Department of Technology Education’s World Wide Web home page at
http://www-dept.usm.edu/~ted/ted.htm
GENERAL INFORMATION:
The University of Southern Mississippi’s main campus is located in Hattiesburg, the educational and medical hub of south Mississippi. With its traditional Southern hospitality, Hattiesburg offers recreational and cultural opportunities locally; in addition, close proximity to the Gulf Coast, New Orleans, and Mobile increases those opportunities.
The Department of Technology Education is administered through the College of Education and Psychology. Bachelor’s and master’s degrees are available in Business Technology Education and Technical and Occupational Education. A master’s degree in Instructional Technology and a bachelor’s degree in Office Administration are also available.
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