- From: Jon Gunderson <jongund@uiuc.edu>
- Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2003 13:53:51 -0600
- To: w3c-wai-ig@w3.org, w3c-wai-ua@w3.org
- Message-Id: <5.1.0.14.2.20031205135252.0417a298@staff.uiuc.edu>
The following position announcement is an exciting opportunity at the University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign (UIUC) to become part of a new campus initiative to bring Universal Design to campus Information Technologies. UIUC has been a leader in providing services to students with disabilities since 1949, and this initiative builds on that history to improve accessibility to higher education in the information age. This person will work closely with me to support campus efforts in improving the design of information technologies to be more accessible to people with disabilities and supporting students in the use of assitive technologies. Please consider this position for yourself or send to people you think would be interested. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Thank you for your help and interest, Jon Gunderson, Ph.D. =================================================================================== Position Announcement University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Applied Life Studies Division of Rehabilitation-Education Services Applications are invited for the position of Visiting Software Development Specialist (position may become permanent at a later date) in the Division of Rehabilitation-Education Services (DRES), College of Applied Life Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. This is a full-time, 12-month, academic professional position. Responsibilities: Working under the direction of the DRES Coordinator of Assistive Communication and Information Technology, the Software Development Specialist will support University of Illinois departments in the deployment of accessible information resources. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 1) Develop and evaluate information technologies to enhance the accessibility of information technologies by people with disabilities; 2) Improve the accessible web publishing features of authoring tools. 3) Demonstrate accessible web design through web applications. 4) Enhance the accessibility of operating systems and applications. 5) Provide training on accessible information technology design. 6) Provide technical support in accessible information design. 7) Provide information and/or assistive technology support for students with disabilities. Qualifications: A Master's Degree in Computer Sciences (or related field), and two years of experience in accessible software technologies are required. Training and/or experience in assisting persons with disabilities in accessing information technologies are preferred. Salary: Commensurate with experience. Proposed Starting Date: February 1, 2004. Closing Date: In order to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by January 16, 2004. To apply: Submit a letter of application, vitae, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to: Nancy E. Mansfield Administrative Aide Division of Rehabilitation-Education Services 1207 South Oak Street Champaign, IL 61820 For additional information, contact Nancy Mansfield at 217-333-4600, or via email at nmansfie@uiuc.edu. The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Jon Gunderson, Ph.D., ATP Coordinator of Assistive Communication and Information Technology Division of Rehabilitation - Education Services MC-574 College of Applied Life Studies University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign 1207 S. Oak Street, Champaign, IL 61820 Voice: (217) 244-5870 Fax: (217) 333-0248 E-mail: jongund@uiuc.edu WWW: http://cita.rehab.uiuc.edu/ WWW: http://www.staff.uiuc.edu/~jongund
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