8.0034 Humanities Computing Job: Indiana State (1/157)
Elaine Brennan (EDITORS@BROWNVM.BITNET)
Thu, 26 May 1994 21:22:30 EDT
Humanist Discussion Group, Vol. 8, No. 0034. Thursday, 26 May 1994.
Date: Wed, 25 May 94 13:52:59 -0400
From: "Jacqueline Brown" <jbrown@Princeton.EDU>
Subject: job opening
I have been asked by Ronald G. Leach, Associate Vice President for Information
Services and Dean of Libraries, Indiana State University to post the following
opening.
It is a very nice opportunity on a campus which hasn't had strong leadership in
academic computing to date, but where the president and new provost have made a
significant commitment to support faculty in their uses of technology in the
curriculum.
Jacqueline Brown
Director, Information Services
Computing and Information Technology
Princeton University
DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC COMPUTING & NETWORKING
Indiana State University seeks applications for the newly created
position of Director of Academic Computing & Networking. The
Director will report to the Associate Vice President for Information
Services and Dean of Libraries and be responsible for the academic
computing/networking needs of the University. A staff of
approximately 30 professional and support staff report to this
position.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Director is expected to bring innovative
vision and leadership in the effective application of computing to
the academic programs of the University. The Director will exercise
overall supervision of instructional support services (public
computing facilities and end-user support), central support services
(mainframe support, data networks and distributed computing functions
such as email and office automation), and a faculty computer resource
laboratory providing access to and guidance in use of applications of
information technologies in the curriculum and in research.
The Director will also provide leadership in developing input to the
Information Services Strategic Plan for those areas that promote the
enhanced use of computing and networking technology for teaching and
research.
The Director works closely with counterparts in Institutional
Computing, Telecommunications and the University Libraries in
developing and implementing coordinated and comprehensive information
services for all campus constituencies. The Director also cooperates
with Media and Television Services. The Director works closely with
University committees that advise on academic computing and
networking.
QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in management of computer/information
services including organizational/personnel management
responsibilities, preparation and control of budgets, project
management and evaluation and professional development of staff.
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work well with all
members of the academic community. Excellent communication skills.
Knowledge of computer technology, networking and experience with a
broad range of computing platforms, workstations, and their
connectivity. A Master's degree is required. Preference for
experience at the college or university level. Earned doctorate
strongly preferred. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and
experience.
THE UNIVERSITY: Founded in 1865, Indiana State University is a
comprehensive state university with its own Board of Trustees and an
annual operating budget of more than $120 million. The University
has more than 600 full time faculty and a student body of 12,000
undergraduates and graduates, and offers more than 100 degree
programs in a variety of disciplines and professional areas at the
associate, bachelor, master and doctoral levels. The University is
located in Terre Haute, a city of 60,000 which, in addition to being
a hub for transportation, manufacturing and agriculture in the
region, serves as the fine arts, cultural and athletic center of west-
central Indiana and east-central Illinois.
The campus academic computing environment includes IBM/VM-VSE,
DEC/VMS, PRIME, and various UNIX multi-user platforms; Netware, Sun,
and NeXTcube servers; IBM-compatible, Macintosh and NeXT
workstations; a fully routed ethernet fiber backbone with an Internet
connection via INDnet/CICnet which supports 2000+ ethernet-connected
workstations in offices and labs.
APPLICATION: Applicants should submit a resume; the names,
addresses, and telephone numbers of five persons who can serve as
references; and a letter of interest which includes a statement
highlighting the abilities and experiences which candidates believe
they can bring to the position. Send to Dr. Will Barratt,
Chairperson, Director of Academic Computing and Networking Search
Committee, Cunningham Memorial Library, Indiana State University,
Terre Haute, Indiana, 47809 (or email to
egbarra@befac.indstate.edu). Detailed screening of applications will
begin on June 1, 1994. Position available July 1, 1994.
ISU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER