The Department of Educational Psychology (EDP) located in the College of Education (COE) at the University of Arizona invites applications in the area of Learning Sciences. This is for an Advanced Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor position that is designed to accommodate a broad range of specializations within the department’s core focus on learning, motivation, and development in social historical contexts. The position begins August 2020.
The successful candidate will have experience investigating innovative learning environments and a generative approach to advancing theory and knowing in the learning sciences. Specifically, we are looking for someone who utilizes a broad array of methods in researching authentic learning environments emphasizing culture and context. The University of Arizona provides many opportunities for interdisciplinary research and collaboration with faculty in STEM education, digital literacies, social sciences, cognitive science, and other disciplines. Current faculty are seeking a future direction for the department in which Learning Sciences and Educational Psychology are integrated. Thus, the successful candidate will demonstrate enthusiastic involvement in planning and implementing programmatic changes to achieve this desired future.
Those interested may learn more—including requirements and application instructions—at the full announcement, here.