Web Systems Analyst
Integrated Laboratory Network
Academic Technology & User Services (ATUS)
Position
This is a full time, temporary position (24 -36 months). The position will be the project leader for a 3 year National Science Foundation funded project to create web-based educational tools for Western’s unique and innovative Integrated Laboratory Network (ILN). The salary range is $52,000 to $59,000 (DOQ) with a full benefits package including over 4 weeks of paid vacation.
Responsibilities
Translate both pedagogical principles of science lab education and educational use of science instrumentation into creative web functions and modules.
Coordinate, evaluate, and select input from content specialists and instructional designers to build replicable web-based teaching and laboratory exercises, leading to development of web-based tools and strategies for national dissemination of concepts related to the Integrated Laboratory Network.
Serve as project leader to coordinate the gathering, analysis and selection of educational content for instruction on Integrated Laboratory Network principles and the translation of that content into web-based tools and functions suitable for nation-wide dissemination.
Provide leadership in the development, creation, implementation and maintenance of websites, web tools, interactive web-based instructional products, and graphical interfaces for web-based ILN applications for nation-wide use.
Coordinate distribution and supervision of work by assigning and monitoring web and educational development tasks to project team members at Empire State College, the University of British Columbia, and other institutions.
Work with content specialists to test and evaluate ILN web tools in a variety of teaching applications and revises as needed.
Required Qualifications
A completed bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in information systems, science, or a related field.
Two years experience in the design and development of interactive web sites, preferably science oriented educational websites.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate development of web-based materials and tools for instruction.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with science educators and students.
Demonstrated ability to design and develop dynamic web-based applications using current programming environments such as Java or .NET, as well as database design and development tools.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in discipline related to the Integrated Laboratory Network.
Experience working on instructional design or training development projects.
Project leadership skills including strong organizational and task management skills and working on multi-disciplinary instructional development teams.
Demonstrated ability to form on-line communities of practice in an at-a-distance professional environment.
Demonstrated ability to integrate databases into web-based products; knowledge of database design; experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL.
Experience with Blackboard or other web-based course management software for curricular support.
About the Department
ATUS has 35 staff members dedicated to supporting the effective integration of technology into all aspects of teaching and learning at Western. We take our commitment to service seriously and strive to inculcate customer service values into all of our activities. We do that by providing our faculty, student and staff constituency with support for all types of technology for teaching, both in and out of the classroom; robust technologies and training resources for student learning; and comprehensive and reliable desktop computing, computer account, and network services. For more information, go to www.wwu.edu/atus.
About the University
The University sits on a wooded hill with a spectacular view of the northern Puget Sound and scenic San Juan Islands. The metro areas of Seattle and Vancouver, B.C. are within 85 and 55 miles respectively. The Cascade Mountains, including Mt. Baker ski resort, are only an hour away. The University enrolls 12,000 students and is a highly ranked comprehensive university with an emphasis on quality undergraduate education. For more information, go to www.wwu.edu.
How to Apply
Please send a resume and letter of application addressing how you meet the above qualifications and your reason for interest in the position, and names and telephone numbers of 3 professional references to:
Postal Mail:
Sheri Kaufmann, #06AA-15
ATUS
Western Washington University
516 High Street MS 9094
Bellingham, WA 98225-9094
Courier Services:
Sheri Kaufmann, #06AA-15
WWU, Miller Hall 152
516 High Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
Other Contact Info:
Ph: 360.650.3142
Web: www.wwu.edu/atus
Email: Sheri.Kaufmann@wwu.edu
Fax: 360.650.2816
Review of applications will begin October 27, 2006. Position is open until filled.
WWU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, Vietnam-era veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. For disability accommodation, call the ADA Coordinator at 360.650.7410 or 360.650.7696 (TTY). All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services before beginning work at WWU.
WWU is committed to fostering a safe learning and working environment. Our Annual Campus Security Report can be viewed at www.wwu.edu/depts/vpsa/asr.htm and includes information on campus crime and WWU safety policies and procedures. For a paper copy, call Human Resources at 360.650.3774. For alternate formats, call 360.650.3839.
For additional information about Western Washington University, visit
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