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