| Position Summary |
The College of Education at the University of Memphis is seeking a tenure-track associate or assistant professor in our nationally recognized Instructional Design and Technology Program. Scholars with expertise in educational technology, learning analytics, informational visualization, instructional design in formal and informal educational settings, or distance education are encouraged to apply. Individuals who have professional experience and practical expertise are desirable. Successful candidates will have demonstrated excellence in teaching online and mentoring doctoral students in writing and research. The candidate will have a demonstrated track record of peer-reviewed publications. (Position #001963)
Responsibilities
• Teach online, graduate courses in the areas of educational technology and/or instructional design.
• Advise and mentor Master’s and Doctoral students
• Sustain and build upon an existing funded, research agenda
• Secure external funding for research and instructional design projects
• Help support at least one of the following IDT program strands (e.g. educational technology, design and development, or research and scholarship)
• Support a lab and offer open lab hours each week to assist students
About the IDT Program
Our program is recognized nationally for excellence and innovation. Our primary offerings are our Master’s and Doctoral degrees, which are completely online. We have a Certificate in IDT with tracks in Educational Technology, and Design and Development, also completely online.
We have a strong history of partnering with local companies and organizations, and there are many opportunities to engage with the education, business, and professional community. We have advanced lab and work spaces for product development and media production.
You can learn more about our program and faculty at: http://idt.memphis.edu
About the University of Memphis
The University of Memphis is a comprehensive, Carnegie-designated “research-extensive” university serving over 22,000 students, over 4,500 of whom are enrolled in graduate programs, on an attractive campus environment. The University is strongly committed to its urban mission and outreach programs, and recognizes the diverse and integrated role played by faculty and administration in fulfilling a comprehensive mission of research, education, and community outreach. The College of Education, with 80 full time faculty positions, is fully accredited by NCATE and is a leader in the enhancement of teacher education. Instruction and Curriculum Leadership is one of three departments in the college.
The Memphis metropolitan area has a population of over 1,300,000. Memphis features a large tourist industry, major airport, vibrant entertainment scene, abundant parks and recreation, low cost of living, and is the home of organizations such as FedEx, AutoZone, International Paper, ServiceMaster, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. There are many opportunities for partnerships with industry, cultural, health care, nonprofit, and educational entities. Memphis and the surrounding areas maintain a very low cost of living relative to most parts of the country and Tennessee has no state income tax. Learn more about living in Memphis at: https://memphischamber.com/live-in-memphis/live-memphis/.
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| Minimum Position Qualifications |
Required Qualifications
• A doctoral degree in instructional design, educational technology, or a very closely related field, awarded no later than August 31st, 2018.
Desired Qualifications
• Research expertise in learning analytics, informational visualization, instructional design in formal and informal educational settings, educational technology, or distance education. Eligibility for associate professor requires a strong record of refereed publications presentations and professional service.
• Teaching experience and interest in one or more of the following areas: instructional design/design and development, theories and models related to learning and instruction, implementing instruction in school and non-school settings, action or applied research, program evaluation, or educational technology.
• Experience, commitment, and demonstrated effectiveness in teaching online.
• Identifiable success in graduate student advising and chairing doctoral dissertations.
• Demonstrated success in scholarly publication.
• Identifiable and focused research agenda.
• Identifiable success obtaining external funding and managing funded projects.
• Eligible for Full Graduate Faculty status in August 2018, as described here: http://www.memphis.edu/gradschool/resources/gradfac_guidelines.php
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| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2018, and may continue until the position is filled. The start date is August 20, 2018. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications. The position is a nine-month appointment with options for paid summer teaching responsibilities. The University offers an excellent benefits package.
We anticipate conducting video conference interviews with a shortlist of applicants, and interviewing finalists on campus.
Applicant Documents
To apply, submit the following to WorkforUM (https://workforum.memphis.edu). No other method of application will be considered.
1. Your letter of application that clearly and specifically addresses how you meet the required and desired qualifications listed above.
2. Your current curriculum vitae.
3. A one-page research statement
4. A one-page teaching and mentoring statement
5. Email addresses and phone numbers for three professional references.
Your letter of application should specifically address your qualifications for the position. Indicate whether you are applying for Assistant or Associate rank, based on your experience as a scholar. In your letter you should also delineate both your experience and your agenda in terms of research, external funding, teaching, and professional service. Your letter should be no more than two pages in length. You may include URLs to publications, projects, etc. but your letter should stand on its own as a comprehensive summary of your scholarly identity.
Choose your references based on their ability to respond to the search committee about your qualifications and experience to fill this position as described. Provide both email addresses and phone numbers.
If you have questions, contact the search committee chair at:
Dr. Amanda Rockinson-Szapkiw
University of Memphis
421C Ball Hall
Memphis, TN 38152
rcknsnsz@memphis.edu
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| Instructions to Applicant regarding references |
Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2018, and may continue until the position is filled. The start date is August 20, 2018. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications. The position is a nine-month appointment with options for paid summer teaching responsibilities. The University offers an excellent benefits package
We anticipate conducting video conference interviews with a shortlist of applicants, and interviewing finalists on campus.
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Applicant Documents
To apply, submit the following to WorkforUM (https://workforum.memphis.edu). No other method of application will be considered.
1. Your letter of application that clearly and specifically addresses how you meet the required and desired qualifications listed above.
2. Your current curriculum vitae.
3. A one-page research statement
4. A one-page teaching and mentoring statement
5. Email addresses and phone numbers for three professional references.
Your letter of application should specifically address your qualifications for the position. Indicate whether you are applying for Assistant or Associate rank, based on your experience as a scholar. In your letter you should also delineate both your experience and your agenda in terms of research, external funding, teaching, and professional service. Your letter should be no more than two pages in length. You may include URLs to publications, projects, etc. but your letter should stand on its own as a comprehensive summary of your scholarly identity.
Choose your references based on their ability to respond to the search committee about your qualifications and experience to fill this position as described. Provide both email addresses and phone numbers.
If you have questions, contact the search committee chair at:
Dr. Amanda Rockinson-Szapkiw
University of Memphis
421C Ball Hall
Memphis, TN 38152
rcknsnsz@memphis.edu
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