Job: Assistant Professor Univ. of Virginia

Assistant Professor (non-tenure track)

Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education in the area of Instructional Technology

Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia

The Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia is seeking applicants for a non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education in the area of Instructional Technology.

The incumbent provides strategic guidance and support for the technical and pedagogical aspects of design and delivery of online curriculum and courses at the Curry School of Education. The faculty member also provides strategic guidance for faculty members to preserve and extend the level of excellence of the Curry School's programs and take best advantage of technological affordances. Specific responsibilities include providing technology-enabled design, pedagogy, and assessment support for faculty and programs; providing professional development for faculty in the area of online teaching and learning as well as overseeing and auditing performance and providing feedback to ensure quality instruction; assessing impact of online curriculum and courses; helping set expectations for faculty performance in on-line courses; assisting faculty in course development; teaching 1-2 courses per academic year in the Instructional Technology program; and working with the Curry Technology

  Office on technology support and system access issues.

A terminal degree in Instructional Technology or an equivalent field is required. At least five years of teaching in higher education and three years of experience working with instructional design and distance learning are required. Direct experience with current and industry-standard LMS and other technology-based learning environments are also required. Knowledge of instructional design and sound pedagogical approaches related to e-learning, distance learning and learning technologies are essential as is knowledge of current trends and theories for blended and fully online course design and technologies. Applicants must possess the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with faculty and practitioners and be able to demonstrate clear and effective communication and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to identify and use innovative and effective instructional technologies is also required.

Preferred experience includes designing assessments that measure learning outcomes in online environments and grant-writing experience. Dedication to exploration of new and innovative approaches in teaching and learning is strongly preferred.

To apply, visit http://jobs.virginia.edu and search on Posting Number 0611129. Complete a Candidate Profile online and attach the following: a cover letter clearly outlining qualifications for the required competencies, experience, and training; a curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy; a list of URLs for samples of at least three online instructional designs (upload using the writing sample 1 attachment); and contact information for three references.

Applicant screening begins February 1, 2013 and the position will remain opens to applicants until filled.

For questions about the position, please contact Mable Kinzie at mk4j@virginia.edu. For questions about the application process, please contact Ellen Missana, Director of Administration and Human Resources at missana@virginia.edu

The Curry School of Education and the University of Virginia welcome applicants from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities; we seek to build a culturally diverse intellectual environment, and are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and to the principles of affirmative action in accordance with state and federal laws.

Clara Fortune

Human Resources Analyst

Dean's Office, Curry School of Education University of Virginia, 405 Emmet Street South PO Box 400260 102B Ruffner Hall Charlottesville, VA  22904-4260 fortune@virginia.edu

434-924-0744 (Office)

434-924-0888 (Fax)

JOB: Assistant/Associate Professor Learning Technologies

DREXEL UNIVERSITY

School of Education

Assistant/Associate Professor

Learning Technologies

Position

The School of Education at Drexel University invites nominations and applications for a Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professor position within our Learning Technologies to begin in September 2013.  Applications will be accepted from highly qualified individuals in a relevant area or related field. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Desired Qualifications

Candidates must have earned a doctorate in Learning Sciences and Technology, Educational Technology, Education, Cognitive Sciences or related fields.  At least one degree (BS, MS, or PhD) in a technology area is desirable. Must have a strong commitment to adult learning or K-12 and higher education, collaboration with neighborhood schools and/or community service, online teaching, and the ability to conduct research in the Learning Sciences with theoretical and practical knowledge for technology in education. We welcome applicants with expertise across a wide range of areas as it relates to learning with technologies, including motivation, design research, learning analytics, and quantitative and qualitative research strengths.

Responsibilities

Duties include teaching courses online and F2F in instructional design, learning sciences, design thinking, technology leadership, e-learning, and game-based learning and provide advisement to graduate students. In addition, the candidate will participate in program admissions, assessments/evaluations, and contribute to overall program development. The candidate is expected to maintain an active research agenda, as broadly defined in our program, school, and university, and participate in service activities that support the core values of the School of Education, the mission of the Learning Technologies Program, and Drexel University.

Drexel University

Drexel University is located in the University City section of Philadelphia, a vibrant, historic metropolis with many cultural attractions.  The University is widely recognized for its focus on co-operative education and technology.  Drexel University is a private top-tier research institution ranked in the top 100 among all PhD granting universities according to US News & World Report (2010).

The School of Education

The School of Education has undergraduate and graduate programs.  Graduate programs are located in Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Pottstown, PA, Sacramento, CA and online.  The School of Education?s mission is to produce education leaders. Benefiting from Drexel University?s position as one of the premier technology universities, SoE provides technologically-based curriculum with a strong orientation in science, technology, and math.  Drexel is also among the nation?s leaders in cooperative education.  In addition to participating in student teaching, Drexel School of Education undergraduate students complete a professional work experience, known as a co-op, in their chosen area of certification, giving them direct experience both in and out of the classroom before they graduate.  Many of the School's graduate programs also have co-op or internship experiences built into program requirements to ensure that students have real-world experiences in the area(s) being studied.

  

Application

To apply for this position, please visit www.Drexeljobs.com, select ?search postings? and enter the position title or program name for the keyword search. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Drexel University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Goodwin College of Professional Studies is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

Any questions or inquiries about the position can be directed to Aroutis Foster-aroutis@drexel.edu

Faculty Posting: Asst or Assoc Prof #600124

Your position announcement for Assistant or Associate Professor #600124 position #2939 has been finalized and posted to the Human Resources Web site as of January 2, 2013. You can view this posting by clicking on the following link:  

http://hr.nau.edu/m/content/view/796/549/. Please review it carefully and let me know as soon as possible if modifications are necessary. As a reminder, the hiring of the final candidate will be contingent upon the results of a background investigation.

As a federal contractor, NAU has an affirmative action plan for women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.  Each search for a position at NAU should include a good faith effort to advertise the position in ways likely to reach such potential applicants.  Please review your advertising plan and include targeted recruitment efforts. These efforts are even more critical if the current incumbency of women and minorities in the applicable job group does not yet match expected availability. To see if a placement goal has been established for the representation of women and minorities in your applicant pool, go to http://home.nau.edu/diversity/plan.asp and follow the instructions to find the job group for the position and the goal. The Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity may be able to assist you in locating places to advertise which will help you increase diversity in the applicant pool. Contact them at 523-3312 or review their diversity guides at http://www4.nau.edu/diversity/hiring.asp.

Good luck in your search, and please let me know if I can be of further assistance.