Research/Eval Fellow: Univ. of MN, Digital Media Center
Greetings, colleagues: **Apologies for cross posts** We have a position open in our office for a Research and Evaluation Fellow at the Univ. of Minnesota's Digital Media Center (See below and attached doc). Would you or someone you know be interested? Please feel free to spread the word to any qualified individuals and to any applicable lists. If you have any questions, please contact the Research and Evaluation Services Coordinator, J.D. Walker, at jdwalker@umn.edu. For more information about the University of Minnesota's Digital Media Center, please see our website at http://dmc.umn.edu. Thank you! --Aimee Aimee L. Whiteside, Ph.D. Research and Evaluation Consultant Digital Media Center, Office of Information Technology University of Minnesota aimee@umn.edu --- ** *Educational Technology*** *Research and Evaluation Fellow* *Req #154044* *$55,000+ DOQ* The University of Minnesota's Digital Media Center (DMC) seeks a research and evaluation professional to work with our team to explore the impact of emerging technologies on teaching and learning in higher education. Our mission is to support student learning through a scholarly approach to the design and implementation of technology-enhanced learning (TEL) environments, and through evidence-based development and support of the faculty and staff we serve. As a member of the evaluation team, you will consult with faculty to support their activities in scholarly teaching with technology, assist in the evaluation of DMC faculty development programs and services, pursue research projects in TEL, and share your expertise in workshops within our faculty development programs. The ideal candidate will have experience and training in educational research and evaluation with an emphasis on quantitative research methodology and data analysis, and will have some familiarity with the use of digital technology to enhance post-secondary education. We seek candidates with the following skills: · Master's degree in educational psychology, curriculum and instructional design, program evaluation, learning/educational technologies, assessment and measurement, or a related field. · Two years of documented educational research and evaluation experience. · Familiarity with research and evaluation questions current in the educational technology field. · Experience with both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies (e.g., experimental, quasi-experimental, and correlational designs; ethnography, grounded theory, case studies). · Specialization in and deeper knowledge of quantitative research methods and data analysis techniques, including multivariate analysis. · Mac, IBM, and internet experience. · Proven project management skills, including strong multi-tasking abilities and the ability to set and adhere to project timelines. To learn more about this challenging opportunity and to apply, please visit our web site at http://employment.umn.edu, click "Search Postings" and enter requisition number 154044. Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer ============= -- Aimee L. Whiteside, Ph.D. Research and Evaluation Consultant Digital Media Center Office of Information Technology University of Minnesota 212 Walter Library 117 Pleasant Street SE Minneapolis, MN 55455 aimee@umn.edu 612.625.2124
Today as I was checking a quote from Couser's "Vulnerable Subjects: Ethics and Life Writing" I was reminded of our recent discussion of IRB's and ethics, particular the mention of disciplines that do not routinely seek IRB approval for their work. Couser raises many of the same issues discussed here, though in terms linked to his work studying life writing. The book is a recommended read for anyone who makes the comparison between internet research and traditional studies of say novels or autobiographies. Some will find his discussion of "harming" and "wronging" of particular interest. Reference List Couser, G. Thomas (2004). Vulnerable Subjects: Ethics and Life Writing. Ithaca NY: Cornell University Press. Lois Ann Scheidt Doctoral Student - School of Library and Information Science, Indiana University, Bloomington IN USA Adjunct Instructor - School of Informatics, IUPUI, Indianapolis IN USA and IUPUC, Columbus IN USA Webpage: http://www.loisscheidt.com Blog: http://www.professional-lurker.com
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