November 2001
 
ISSN 1537-5080
Vol. 15 : No. 11< >
In This Issue
Editor's Podium
Featured Articles
Student Exchange
Technology Exchange
State Exchange
Positions Available
Calendar
Call For Papers


E-mail comments to the Editor


Download the complete PDF of this issue

 

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

 

Georgia College

 

Web Course Designer

Georgia College & State University Office of Information and Instructional Technology - Electronic Instructional Services is accepting applications for a Web Course Designer (Instructional Tech. Support Specialist).

As members of Electronic Instructional Services (EIS), web course designers will work in all phases of the collaborative creation of web-based distance learning and supplementary courseware, including curriculum planning, course design, course development, evaluation, and maintenance. Primary emphasis will be on the construction of course materials using HTML and WebCT. The ability to create professional-looking materials with HTML, Photoshop, QuickTime and Flash is especially desirable.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the director, web course designers will:

·      Work with other designers and with content experts and faculty in diverse fields to plan and document course objectives, format, content, assignments, and assessment

·      Design, create, edit, and proofread HTML documents and other electronic resources for web courses, based on materials provided by content experts

·      Incorporate these resources into WebCT to deliver complete, functional distance learning courses

·      Test these courses for ADA accessibility, ease of use, browser and platform compatibility, reliability, and performance

·      Work closely with other EIS staff on the production of artwork, photographs, animation, audio, video, interactive elements and software required by course designs

·      Manage projects efficiently and with high attention to detail; meet deadlines consistently

·      Perform other web development and unit-level tasks as necessary

 

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

·      Strong Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) skills

·      Strong personal computing and Internet skills

·      A degree in instructional technology, instructional design, graphic design, or other related field, or an appropriate combination of education and experience

Desirable Skills, Education, and Experience

·      An academic background

·      WebCT, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, GoLive, and QuickTime authoring experience

·      Writing and editorial skills

·      Teaching experience

·      Experience producing or supporting instructional materials

Salary: Commensurate with skills and experience. Minimum $30,000.

 

Applications should be submitted to:

Human Resources Department Office
Georgia College & State University
Room 310 Parks Hall
Milledgeville, Georgia

E-Mail Address: cward@mail.gcsu.edu

How to Apply: http://www.gcsu.edu/bus_fin/human_srvcs/human_res/apply.html

Applicants should also submit a resume and a portfolio of HTML work (either on disk or as URLs) to Frank Lowney, Director, Electronic Educational Services, CBX 034, Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA 31061 (flowney@mail.gcsu.edu). Applications without a supporting HTML portfolio cannot be considered.

 
       
       
   

In This Issue | Podium | Featured Articles | Student Exchange | Technology Exchange
State Exchange | Positions Available | Calendar | Call For Papers | Past Issues