JOBS: Position Announcement

["Frank R. Birmingham" <Frank.Birmingham@MANKATO.MSUS.EDU>]

DATE OF NOTICE:  November 24, 1998.

POSITION:  Assistant Professor, Library Media Education Department,
Probationary Track.
APPLICATION
DEADLINE:  Review of applications will begin January 15, 1999, and continue
until position is filled.
SALARY RANGE:  Commensurate with experience, excellent benefits.
DATE OF
APPOINTMENT:  August 23, 1999.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Teach graduate courses both on campus and off campus
in the following or related areas:  Young Adult Literature, Evaluation
and Selection of Materials, Media Literacy and the Curriculum, Mission,
Function and Role of the School Library Media Program, Systems Design,
Research.  Integrate Minnesota graduation standards into courses.
Advise students:  degree and licensure requirements and master's
papers.  Serve on departmental and university committees.  Maintain an
active research agenda through publications and presentations (required
for tenure and promotion).  Develop, implement, and model appropriate
standards-based assessment in courses.  Service to the University and
community.

 QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:  Completion of Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Library Media or
Educational Technology or Information Science or Adult Education or
Teacher Education or related field.  (ABD candidates will be
considered, however, their degree must be conferred by August 17,
1999.)  Evidence of scholarship through research presentations and
publications or strong potential for developing scholarship.
Documented successful preK-12 classroom teaching requirements of
Minnesota, or equivalent, media generalist license.  Evidence of
commitment to departmental curricular and program development including
preparation of preK-12 library media specialists, incorporation of
State of Minnesota Graduation standards into the library media
curriculum, standards-based performance assessment, and integration of
technology in the curriculum and teaching.  Ability to model effective
teaching.  Knowledge of current  trends in school library media and
technology.  Evidence of commitment to professional growth and
professional organization involvement.

PREFERRED:  Record of successful teaching in higher education.
Research/scholarly activity portfolio commensurate with
experience in education.  Record of community service.  Evidence of
continuing creative preK-12 involvement in schools, including observation,
supervision of interns, and action research.

RELATED INFORMATION:  The Library Media Education
Department is one of two state universities in Minnesota offering
coursework leading to media licensure in Minnesota.  The Department has
a strong commitment to extended campus teaching and distance education.
In addition to licensure, the Department offers coursework leading to
Master's and Specialist degrees.  The position offers leadership
opportunities and opportunities for determining the future direction of
library media education in Minnesota for qualified candidates.  For
further information, visit the Minnesota State University, Mankato web
site at: http://www.mankato.msus.edu

TO APPLY:  Send letter of application detailing how you meet
the qualifications for this position, vita, unofficial graduate
transcripts, or list of courses, a sample of scholarly writing, or
evidence of presentation of a scholarly nature, and the names,
addresses, e-mail addresses (if available), and telephone numbers of
three references to:

        Name:   Frank R. Birmingham, Ph.D.
                Chair, Search Committee
                Minnesota State University, Mankato
                MSU, M 20, P.O. Box 8400
                Mankato, MN 56002-8400
       Phone:  (507) 389-1965
         TTY:  (800) 627-3529
         FAX:  (507) 389-5751
      E-mail:  frank.birmingham@mankato.msus.edu

Frank R. Birmingham, Ph.D
Director, Electronic Academy
Advisor, Academic Telecommunications

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Professor, Library Media Education
P. O. Box 8400
MSU Box 20
Mankato, MN 56002-8400
Ph: (507) 389-5210
Fx: (507) 389-5751
Internet:  frank.birmingham@mankato.msus.edu

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