Assistant Professor of Instructional Technology-Library Information Specialist College/Division: College of Education Department/Office: Department of Educational Technology, Research and Assessment

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Required Skills The qualified candidate will have an earned doctorate (by the time of appointment) in Instructional Technology or Library Science (or a closely related field); specific educational preparation and/or professional experience related to libraries in school settings; experience in developing and/or teaching graduate-level courses in library/information science (such as: cataloging, reference and library materials for children); an active research agenda involving theoretical and/or applied research in a subject area of library information and/or instructional technology; a demonstrated ability to work well with diverse constituencies both internal and external to the university. Preferred Skills Prior teaching and/or library experience in K-12 settings; the ability to supervise field-based internships and practica, including interfacing with school library media specialists and teachers; experience applying a variety of instructional methodologies and technologies in teaching (such as distance education); an active agenda of research and/or service that regularly involves the candidate in K-12 settings; the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in general instructional technology and technology integration; a desire and capacity to collaborate with departmental faculty, staff and students on the planning of various subject-related activities (e.g., NCATE/AASL accreditation reviews, department sponsored retreats, and conferences); and prior experience, or the capacity to eventually be able to serve as an adviser to master's and doctoral students including directing student research. Responsibilities The position we are currently seeking to fill is permanent, tenure-track, with salary based on experience. Primary area of expertise in Library Information. Teach graduate courses in the area of school library/media specialist preparation to students enrolled in advanced teaching certification at the master's and doctoral levels, stressing technology integration at all levels of K-12; develop and revise curricula related to school library/media specialist preparation; actively collaborate with teachers, library information/media specialists, and other K-12 practitioners in the field through professional education courses and clinical/student teaching applied experiences; conduct research on the theory and/or applications of school library and information science; and advise master's and doctoral students and direct student research. One of six units in the College of Education, the ETRA department's mission is to advance the development and use of technology, research methodology, and assessment in a variety of settings to enhance teaching, learning, and scholarship. Degrees offered in the department include an MS in Educational Research and Evaluation, an MSEd in Instructional Technology, endorsement and certification (initial and advanced) in the areas of Technology and Library Information Specialist, and an EdD in Instructional Technology. Materials Interested individuals must send a letter of application, current vita, three original letters of recommendation, transcript(s), and a statement of research and teaching interests. Applications must be submitted on paper (email for inquiries only) to: Dr. Lara Luetkehans Department Chair Department of Educational Technology, Research, and Assessment 208 Gabel Hall Northern Illinois University DeKalb, IL 60115 The desired contract starting date is August 16, 2010. Review of complete applications will begin on January 4, 2010; however, applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Northern Illinois University is an AA/EEO institution. Contact Name: Dr. Lara Luetkehans Phone: 815-753-9339 E-mail: luetke@niu.edu Fax: No fax number available.