JOBS: Faculty Position Library Media Education //PLEASE RE-POST

[Frank R Birmingham <FRB2@MSUS1.MSUS.EDU>]

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January 21, 1997


Position:       Assistant Professor, Probationary Track, Library Media
Education Department

Application

Deadline:       Review of applications will begin March 13 1998 and
continue until position is filled


Salary Range:   Commensurate with experience and qualifications;
excellent benefits


Date of

Appointment:    August 17, 1998


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,
1998.)  Evidence of scholarship through research presentations and
publications or strong potential for developing scholarship.
Documented successful preK-12 classroom teaching experience or
documented successful school library media experience.  Evidence of
competencies equivalent to requirements of Minnesota Media Generalist
license.  Evidence of superior teaching and advising ability, including
degree research papers.  Evidence of commitment to departmental
curricular and program development including preparation of Pre-K-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 Mankato State University web site at
www.mankato.msus.edu


To Apply:       Send letter of application detailing how you meet the
qualifications for this position, vita, graduate transcripts, two
letters of reference, a sample of scholarly writing, and the names,
addresses, email addresses (if available), and telephone numbers of 3
references to:

Frank R. Birmingham, Ph.D.,             Phone:  507-389-1965

Chair, Search Committee                 TTY:    800-627-3529

Mankato State University                        FAX:  507-389-5751

MSU 20, P.O. Box 8400
E-mail:frank.birmingham@mankato.msus.edu

Mankato, MN 56002-8400



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