One interesting job I found was Instructional Designer. The specific opening was listed at NCSU--hey don't let this turn you off! Basically the career involves designing and producing materials for web-based learning. It could mean developing an instructional website, gathering web resources or other digital course materials. The individual needs to have experience with a variety of hardware and software, multimedia technologies, the Internet, and distance learning platforms. Knowledge of usability and accessibility considerations is important. The applicant needs to know several on line systems,web authoring software, and have experience in a related production environment. Plus, the person needs all of the usual soft skills-interpersonal and communications skills, time management, teamwork skills, ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and ability to train others. Some fringe benefits are flexible work schedule and some at home work possible.
The qualifications are experience, Masters in Instructional Technology, Education Media, Instructional Systems Design, Educational Psychology or related field. This individual will assist teaching staff, serve on several committees, hold a leadership role, and MUST be willing to seek continual knowledge of emerging applications and theories of instructional design.
This position, in my opinion, would be an exciting one to pursue. An individual would feel constantly challenged and motivated for self-reflection and knowledge. The advance opportunities would be wide open.
https://jobs.ncsu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1221601293425
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Sounds like a position right up our alley! I like the fact that it is associated with a university and it is local to me (I live in the Chapel Hill area). Good find.
I like the part about the flexible work schedule. I agree that this person would be constantly challanged. The term leadership keeps popping up in the job descriptions.
I am amazed at how many different responsibilities people in the IDT field have! This job, like the one I posted in my blog, seems to be exciting, but also one that would keep a person VERY busy! I like that many mix working with others and some time to work on things individually. After teaching for several years, sometimes I just want a job where I can have a moment to be alone and work (oh yeah, and go to the bathroom when needed...ha-ha!).
Does sound like a good position. I know this sounds weird, but I would be much better at the Instructional Design part than the technology part. It may be too technical for me :)
There's a lot going on in this one. I would enjoy it, if I could do all of those things. I like having the option of working at home from time to time.
I thought it was interesting that it stated that the candidate must be willing to stay abreast of new and emerging technologies and theories. I would think that especially in this profession you couldn't be effective if you didn't.
This job was actually one that I had narrowed down on my list. I read the description and thought it would be a great career opportunity (even though my heart belongs to ECU).
Hey, I like that its at a university, even that one! I saw many community college listings similar to this one. I thought it was interesting that its more hardware and software centered, where many schools advertising for IT's were looking for more experience with e-learning.
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