Employment Opportunities

Career opportunities for Instructional Psychology and Technology graduates occur in a wide variety of professional fields. Alumni have accepted positions in the following areas: colleges and universities, public schools, Missionary Training Center, LDS Church Educational System, consulting, business and industry, and many others. Many current students also work full-time as professionals. They are listed on the Student Professionals page.

Below are several jobs in different fields in which past graduates are currently working, along with a link to a more detailed job description, an outline of basic duties, the average salary range for that job, and links to alumni working in that field.

You may also want to check the 1998-99 Occupational Outlook Handbook published by the United States Department of Labor for projected need.

College/University Faculty

• Job Description from a Recent Opening

• Basic Duties:
  Teach undergraduate and graduate courses
  Assist graduate students
  Conduct research
  
  
• Salary Range:
  $20,000 - $85,000
  
  
• Alumni/Students Working in this Field:
  Kari Arnoldsen--Snow College
  Rob Boody--University of Northern Iowa
  Quinghai Chen--University of Michigan
  Bruce Harris--Western Illinois University
  Hazel McKenna--UVSC
  Tim Newby--Purdue University
  Stephen Ott--Ricks College
  Lori Palmer--UVSC
  Pam Reynolds--University of Alaska
  Marilyn Ward--Western Illinois University
  Beverly Zimmerman--Brigham Young University

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Instructional Developer/Designer

• Job Description from a Recent Opening

• Basic Duties:
  Develop instructional materials
  Design, develop, and evaluate training materials
  Conduct needs and task analyses
  Supervise audio/video/graphics production
  
  
• Beginning Salary Range:
  Education--$20,000 - $30,000
  Business/Industry--$30,000 - $55,000
  
  
• Alumni/Students Working in this Field:
  Scott Howell--BYU Independent Study
  James Marshall--American Stores
  Paul Miller--Novell
  Matt Mishou--MTC
  Lori Palmer--UVSC
  Tim Smith--USU
  Roger Webb--MTC
  Todd Zaitzeff--Arthur Andersen

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Multimedia Developer

• Job Description from a Recent Opening

• Basic Duties:
  Develop interactive multimedia CBT
  Troubleshoot computer-based instructional materials
  Develop instruction from task analysis through summative evaluation
  
  
• Beginning Salary Range:
  $30,000 - $45,000
  
  
• Alumni/Students Working in this Field:
  David Carter--Eastman Chemical Co.
  Lary Cullimore--Due North Multimedia
  Bret Elzinga--MTC
  Ty Johnson--Allen Communication
  Todd Stubbs--Instructional Technology Center
  Don Whitnah--Training Services International

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Director of Development

• Job Description from a Recent Opening

• Basic Duties:
  Supervise design and development staff
  Oversee the development of print, audiovisual, and multimedia instructional materials
  
  
• Salary Range:
  $50,000 - $100,000
  
  
• Alumni Working in this Field:
  Melanie Arntsen--Arthur Andersen
  Tracy Watson--MTC
  Dennis Wilkins--Novell
  

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Director of Training

• Job Description from a Recent Opening

• Basic Duties:
  Assess staff educational needs, develop training materials
  Manage and organize training department
  Evaluate training programs
  
  
• Salary Range:
  $50,000 - $200,000
  
  
• Alumni/Students Working in this Field:
  Chris Randall--MTC
  Bret Vincent--Citibank
  

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Psychometrician

• Job Description from a Recent Opening

• Job Description
  
  
• Basic Duties: Help high-tech clients develop certification exams. This includes:
  Task Analysis
  Objective Development
  Blueprint Survey Development
  Item Writing Training
  Psychometric and Congruence Reviews
  Test Statistical Analysis
  Cut Score Setting
  
  
• Salary Range:
  $35,000 - $80,000
  
  
• Alumni Working in this Field:
  Gerald Griph--Chauncey Group International
  Paul Jones--Chauncey Group International
  Kim Thane--Chauncey Group International
  

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Research and Evaluation

• Job Description from a Recent Opening

• Basic Duties:
  Study and evaluate programs related to educational change and improvement
  Study the use, impact, and dissemination of emerging technologies on professional development/training and student learning at local, regional, and statewide levels.
  
  
• Beginning Salary Range:
  M.S. $25,000 - $36,000
  Ph.D. $32,000 - $80,000
  
  
• Alumni Working in this Field:
  Mark Hawkes--North Central Regional Education Laboratory

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President of a Research Firm

• Basic Duties:
  Oversee research and evaluation activities
  
  
• Salary Range:
  $50,000 - $75,000
  
  
• Alumni Working in this Field:
  David Salisbury--The Sutherland Institute

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Independent Consultant

• Job Description from a Recent Opening

• Basic Duties:
  Consult with firms about training problems
  Help design and produce instructional materials
  Conduct research, evaluate products and programs
  
  
• Salary Range:
  $65,000 - $90,000
  
  
• Alumni Working in this Field:
  Conrad Gottfredson--The Gottfredson Group
  Trudy Kowallis--Learning Connections
  Ron Guymon--Larsen-Davis Inc.