Position Announcement - University of Northern Iowa

[Katherine Martin]

Rod Library at the University of Northern Iowa recently created the
position of Web Manager and Instructional Design Librarian, for which it
is now recruiting.  Please see position announcement below.  Apologies
for duplication in cross postings.

Katherine F. Martin
Head, Collection Management and Special Services
Rod Library
University of Northern Iowa
1227 West 27th Street
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613-3675

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ROD LIBRARY
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA

WEB MANAGER AND INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN LIBRARIAN

Full-time, tenure track, faculty position.  Reports to Associate Dean of
Library Services.  Rank commensurate with credentials and experience.
Minimum annual salary = $36,344.  Comprehensive benefits including
TIAA/CREF.

Duties:  Works with library faculty and staff to articulate a vision for
the library Web sites.  Translates that vision into realistic goals,
policies, and procedures.  Provides ongoing management for the library’s
Web sites.  Works with Web Committee and Information Technologies
Department on such matters as site design, structure and architecture.
Provides instructional design support for librarians.  Stays informed of
trends in web technologies, instructional technology and design.
Evaluates and assesses digital instructional projects.  Works with
Library Instruction Coordinator to integrate instructional technology
into library instruction program.  Participates in library and
university committees and professional associations.  A record of
research, scholarship, and/or creative work is required for tenure.

Required:  ALA-accredited MLS or international equivalent; knowledge of
overall library operations; knowledge of Web environment and technical
elements; significant experience in the management or operation of a Web
site; strong interest in instructional technology and working knowledge
of concepts of instructional design; demonstrated knowledge of current
research and innovations in teaching and learning via electronic media;
evidence of creative application of innovative technologies;
demonstrated skill in the use of web authoring tools, scripting, and
mark-up languages; strong inter-personal skills; strong organizational
skills.

Preferred:  Experience in design, development, and implementation of
instructional projects; degree or significant coursework in
instructional design/instructional technology; experience in training
others to use instructional software and hardware; second graduate
degree (required for tenure).

The University of Northern Iowa, with an enrollment of 13,700 students,
is a comprehensive university and one of Iowa’s three state
universities.  UNI is located in the Cedar Falls/Waterloo metropolitan
area of approximately 125,000.  Rod Library has a collection of 867,000
bound volumes, 740,000 microforms, 569,000 documents, 40,600 maps,
16,000 sound and video recordings, and more than 3,200 active periodical
subscriptions.  Faculty and staff of 59 [FTE] assisted by 35 students
[FTE].  Rod Library employs an Innovative Interfaces integrated system
and is a member of the Cedar Valley Library Consortium.  For further
information, see Rod Library’s web site at: http://www.library.uni.edu/

Applications must be received by March 30, 2001 to be given full
consideration.  The Library encourages applications from minority
persons, women, persons with disabilities, and Vietnam era veterans.
Send a letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, and
telephone numbers of three professional references to:  Professor
Katherine Martin, Chair, Web Manager and Instructional Design Librarian
Screening Committee, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar
Falls, IA.  50613-3675.

UNI is an equal opportunity employer with a comprehensive plan for
affirmative action.