The Department of Educational Psychology in the College of Education at the University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Learning and Cognition, with primary responsibilities in the Learning Sciences program. The Learning Sciences program offers MS and PhD degrees in Learning and Cognition, as well as master’s degrees in Secondary Science Education, Statistics, Instructional Design and Educational Technology. Learning Sciences faculty provide support to the graduate programs across the department, and also contribute to undergraduate teacher education in elementary and secondary methods in science, mathematics, and technology education, as well as general survey courses in learning and research. Learning Sciences program faculty conduct basic or applied research in their areas of expertise include STEM education, educational technology, and cognitive processes. Research in this program contributes not only to foundational theory in the learning sciences, but it also informs the design and development of effective educational materials and interventions.
The detailed job announcement may be found here.
The position is open until filled, and the review of applications will begin on October 16, 2023. Please forward this information to anyone in your community who might be interested.