The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services at Utah State University invites applicants for two tenure-track, nine-month academic year positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to join the internationally recognized Department of Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences (ITLS). Applications are currently being accepted for one position in Learning Sciences and one position in Instructional Technology. All relevant specialization areas are welcome. Individuals who bring scholarly and applied expertise in the areas of language learning, literacy, design thinking, user interface/user experience (UI/UX), games for learning, and instructional design are especially encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will, by the time of appointment, have (1) a doctorate in Learning Sciences, Instructional Technology, Information Sciences, Educational Psychology, or other related fields and (2) have demonstrated excellence or the potential for future excellence in research and teaching. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2019.
The successful candidate is expected to develop a cutting-edge research program, supervise graduate students, and teach graduate and undergraduate courses delivered in face-to-face, broadcast, and online formats. Candidates will have expertise in relevant theories, technologies, or methods and be prepared to teach existing course offerings in the department, especially in the M.A. and undergraduate programs, and propose innovative new courses that will serve the needs of the student population. Successful candidates will be receptive to opportunities for collaboration within the department, college, or university. Candidates at the Associate level will have an established record of productivity and effectiveness that merits tenure at Utah State University, a Carnegie Doctoral land-grant university of higher research activity.
Responsibilities
- Participate in research, publication, grant writing, and other scholarly activities.
- Teach graduate courses and undergraduate courses in the areas of learning technologies and/or instructional design.
- Serve on and chair graduate student committees and advise graduate students.
- Provide service to the department, college, university, profession, and community.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR RANK:
- Earned doctorate in Instructional Technology, Learning Sciences, Information Science, Educational Psychology, or a related field before starting appointment.
- Ability to conduct and disseminate high-quality research.
- Ability to teach and mentor at the collegiate level.
- Ability to write successful funding proposals to support scholarly activities.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR RANK:
- Earned doctorate in Instructional Technology, Learning Sciences, Information Science, Educational Psychology, or a related field.
- Established record of conducting and disseminating high-quality research.
- Established record of effective teaching and mentoring at the collegiate level.
- Established record of external funding to support scholarly activities.
Preferred Qualifications:
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR RANK:
- National reputation
- Experience designing and developing educational materials, tools, or programs.
- Teaching experience at the collegiate level.
- Established record of conducting and disseminating high-quality research.
- Grant or contract proposal writing experience.
- Industry, K-12, or other professional experience.
- Experience in online and distance education.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR RANK:
- National and international reputation.
- Experience designing and developing educational materials, tools, or programs.
- Evidence of consistently effective teaching in the areas of learning technologies and/or instructional design at the collegiate level.
- Established record of conducting and disseminating highly impactful research.
- Consistent record of external funding to support scholarly activities
- Industry, K-12, or other professional experience.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in online and distance education.
Those interested will learn more—and find application instructions—at the full post.