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Apologies for cross-posting List members may be interested in the following post at the Open University to work on the Institute of Educational Technology's Postgraduate Programmes in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education and Open and Distance Education. INSTITUTE OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY LECTURER IN TEACHING AND LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION (3 years) Ref: LTLHE/10386 The Institute of Educational Technology (IET) is an academic unit of the Open University and a centre of international excellence (RAE Grade 5) for teaching, research and development of educational technologies in the service of effective learning. Since the OU was founded in 1969, members of the Institute have played a major role in shaping its teaching strategies, planning its use of media and designing its teaching materials and learner support systems. IET has entered a new phase of technology and curriculum development for the expansion of online teaching and learning across the University, and offers a creative and enthusiastic environment for innovative approaches. The main purpose of this post is to contribute to course production and presentation on the Institute's Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, and the Master's programme in Open and Distance Education. There will be opportunities also to contribute to the Institute's developing range of non-award bearing academic professional development activities delivered within the Open University for its staff and curriculum development. You must have a first degree or equivalent and a higher degree or equivalent experience. Demonstrable experience in the field of professional development in teaching and learning in HE is essential as is experience of teaching and learning with new information technologies. The post is full-time and tenable from 15th April 2001 for three years. It will be based within the Institute in Milton Keynes and salary will be on the Lecturer scale, grade A, £18,731 - £23,256 per annum or grade B, £24,227 - £30,967 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications. Closing date for applications: Tuesday 30th January 2000 Application forms, further particulars and access details for disabled applicants are available from Mrs Pat Cross on 01908 652916 or email [log in to unmask] There is a 24-hour voicemail service available on 01908 654127. Please quote the reference number when making an enquiry. THIS POST IS OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL APPLICANTS. Disabled applicants whose skills and experience meet the requirements of the job will be interviewed. Please let us know if you need your copy of the further particulars in large print, on computer disk, or on audio cassette tape. Hearing impaired persons may make enquiries on Milton Keynes 01908 654901 (Minicom answerphone). Equal Opportunity is University Policy. www.open.ac.uk/employment/ Dr. Rhona Sharpe Institute of Educational Technology The Open University Walton Hall Milton Keynes MK7 6AA 01908 653717 [log in to unmask]