Office of Information Technology/Learning Technology Center
Technology Instruction Specialist

Position:
Technology Instruction Specialist (Information Processing Consultant), Academic Staff, 12 month appointment.

Duties:
Assist, advise and train faculty, staff and students on instructional software and technologies particularly course management systems and electronic portfolios; train and instruct staff on business software applications particularly related to data warehouse querying; provide workshops and seminars as appropriate; assist the Institutional Research Office on reporting needs; and advise the Office of Information Technology (OIT) on instructional design, software applications and course management systems. This position reports to the Director of the Learning Technology Center (LTC).

Qualifications:
A Master's Degree in Instructional Technology, Media Technology, E-Learning, Computer Science, Computer Applications or closely related field is required. The successful candidate must have a minimum of one year experience in instructional technology, software training or computer-based instruction; experience and aptitude demonstrating excellent instructional/training and presentational skills, particularly for specialized technology and computer-based instruction; good documentation and publication skills; exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral; good organizational skill; the ability to self-motivate and work in a team environment; and demonstrated commitment to or experience with working with diverse populations. Academic experience is an asset.

Salary:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience, with a minimum of $43,000.

Starting Date:
As soon as Possible

Additional Information:
The University of Wisconsin Platteville, founded in 1866, enrolls approximately 6,300 students in primarily undergraduate programs in 40 majors, including institutional emphasis areas of middle level education, engineering, technology management, agriculture, and criminal justice. Additionally, there are approximately 230 graduate students. The campus is located in scenic southwest Wisconsin=s largest and most historic community. UW Platteville is recognized as a cultural and educational center for the tri state region of Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin. Additional information is available on the Web at http://www.uwplatt.edu/.

Applications:
Applications will be considered beginning May 1, 2008. Send a letter of application which addresses the requirements of the position, a current resume and a list of three professional references (including name, address and phone number) to:
John A. Krogman, Chair, Search and Screen Committee
Office of Information Technology
1 University Plaza
University of Wisconsin Platteville
Platteville, Wisconsin 53818 3099
Telephone: (608) 342-1421
Email: krogman@uwplatt.edu
Employment will require a criminal background check.

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, seeks to build a diverse faculty and staff and encourages applications from women and persons of color. The names of nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing that their identities be kept confidential, and of all finalists, will be released upon request.