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Distance Learning Design and Delivery

Administrative/Professional

10/20/2009 – 11/06/2009

To be determined upon selection of candidate.

Columbus State University has an opening for a Distance Learning Technologist with knowledge of instructional design and an expertise in educational technologies used to support or deliver instruction. Primary position responsibilities include the planning, training, operation, supervision, and evaluation necessary for successful online and/or two-way courses and programs. Responsibilities include administration, training, support, and assessment of WebCT, Wimba, Tegrity, Podcasting, and other applications; functional management of CSU video-conferencing facilities; consulting with faculty on teaching and instructional design strategies appropriate for traditional, hybrid, and electronic learning environments; assisting faculty in the conversion of materials and courses from one delivery method to another; creation, or assisting faculty in the creation, of materials in a variety of formats predominantly for web-based usage; development of training tutorials, materials and manuals; and selection, training, and supervision of student assistants or part-time staff engaged in distance learning technology usage and/or projects. This is a 12-month professional staff position with some evening and weekend hours. This position is in the Distance Learning Design and Delivery Department.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree (education, communications, computer science, or closely related field); Master’s in Educational Technology or related field preferred. Expertise with WebCT or other course management system required; previous experience with online academic courses required; expertise with web page creation and multimedia production required (ex: Flash, JavaScript, XHTML); excellent communications skills (face-to-face and via electronic delivery technologies); interpersonal skills; and organizational skills required. The innovative and energetic candidate must be able to work independently and as a team member. Training or teaching experience preferred; experience with Wimba, Tegrity, and/or Podcasting applications preferred; experience with video-conferencing preferred; and experience with management of projects preferred. A successful criminal background check will be required as a condition of employment.

The salary is $40,000 annually based upon education and experience.

For full consideration, submit a letter of application, resume and three work-related references to: Human Resources Office, Columbus State University, 228 Richards Hall, 4225 University Avenue, Columbus, GA 31907- 5645. Applications may be obtained from the CSU Human Resources Office or Columbus State University’s Website at www.colstate.edu, click Employment. Applications must be received in the Human Resources Office by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. A member of the University System of Georgia, CSU awards associate, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, doctoral degrees. Located in Columbus, Georgia, a community of 250,000 which is situated 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU has over 8,000 students and more than 250 faculty. Columbus State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, Committed to Diversity in Hiring.

Human Resources Office, Columbus State University, 228 Richards Hall, 4225 University Avenue, Columbus, GA 31907- 5645.