POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS: Cooperative Extension Service of the University of Wisconsin-Extension is announcing a position for Program Development/Instructional Design Specialist, Academic Staff Appointment.

The person will provide consultation on needs assessment, instructional design, distance education, program implementation, and evaluation to Cooperative Extension campus and community based faculty and staff that will help them develop high quality educational programs primarily for adult learners located in their homes, communities and worksites.

Candidates should have academic preparation at the graduate level in one or more of the following fields: Adult Education, Sociology, Social works, Educational Psychology, Curriculum and Instruction, Communications, Educational Leadership. MA/MS Degree required. Ph.D. preferred.

Knowledge of and experience in program development in an educational institution, social service agency, nonprofit organization, or professional association required. Knowledge of program development in Cooperative Extension preferred. Salary: $45,000 to $52,000 for a 12 month appointment which is renewable. For further information contact: Terry Gibson at: 608-262-4877 or email at: tlgibson@facstaff.wisc.edu

* The Center for Biology Education and Learning Technology and Distance Education, Division of Information Technology (DoIT) University of Wisconsin-Madison announces a position in Program Development.

This individual supports the effective use of technologies for teaching and learning in the biological sciences. He/she provides expert advice to faculty using instructional technologies in their teaching, works to promote increased understanding of and support for the use of these technologies and monitors emerging technologies to determine appropriate use in education. The consultant participates in planning and setting priorities for the Learning Technology and Distance Education (LTDE) department, the Biology New Media Center (BNMC), and the Center for Biology Education (CBE) instructional technology initiatives. This individual will also work cooperatively with other groups across campus. Salary: $32,000-$56,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. For further information see: http://www.wisc.edu/cbe or contact Lillian Tong at: 608-265-3003 or email at: tong@facstaff.wisc.edu