Posting Number:
F1838P
Working Title:Assistant Professor
Department:COE-Workforce Ed & Instr Tech
About the University of Georgia:Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About the College/Unit/Department:The Learning, Design, and Technology (LDT) program consists of 9 faculty members with a variety of research interests. The LDT program offers M.Ed., Ed.S., and Ph.D. degrees and nondegree certificates; attracts and supports national and international doctoral students; and has strong collaborative relationships with colleagues in STEM disciplines, and quantitative and qualitative research methods.
We offer M.Ed. and Ed.S. degrees focused on K12 education, an M.Ed. focused on instructional design and development, an M.Ed. focused on research, and a Ph.D. focused on using design, research, and scholarship to solve real-world educational problems in multiple contexts.
For more information about the Department of Workforce Education and Instructional Technology, visit: https://coe.uga.edu/directory/workforce-education-and-instructionaltechnology.
For more information about the Learning, Design, and Technology program, visit: https://coe.uga.edu/academics/concentrations/learning-design-and-technology
Athens is known for its music, art, and food as well as its accessibility to the Atlanta area (see www.visitathensga.com and http://www.georgia.gov/).
https://coe.uga.edu/directory/workforce-education-and-instructional-technology/
Posting Type:External
Employment Type:Employee
Benefits Eligibility:Benefits Eligible
Anticipated Start Date:08/01/2024
Job Posting Date:12/01/2023
Open until filled:Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:Applications received by February 2, 2024 are assured full consideration. We will continue to accept and screen applications until the position is filled.
A complete application includes:
Athens Area
EEO Statement:The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
Classification Title:Assistant Professor
Faculty Rank:Assistant Professor
Contract Type:Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status:Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications:A doctorate in Learning, Design, and Technology, Instructional Technology, or a closely related area by the start date.
The Mary Frances Early College of Education (MFECOE) is seeking to grow and diversify its programs through investments in faculty with expertise using virtual reality, augmented reality, and simulation as pedagogy in health professions education. This position in the MFECOE is part of a four-position cluster hiring initiative over a two-year period in partnership with the College of Pharmacy, and the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia. The four hires will focus on applying the principles ofTranslational Education Research by taking best practices and educational research within learning design and technology in education and apply it to health professions training and education. The four hires will be expected to work in partnership to advance this research agenda with these emerging technologies with a special emphasis on obtaining external funding to support the interdisciplinary research. For the current position, we seek candidates who have a vision for the future of the field and the role of emerging technologies (i.e., artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality, etc.) in the preparation of health professionals.
The Department of Workforce Education and Instructional Technology in the Mary Frances Early College of Education invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Learning, Design, and Technology (LDT) to begin August, 2024. The position is a tenure-track, academic year (9-month) appointment with the possibility of summer employment. The qualified candidate will join an active, innovative, and collaborative group of scholars focused on research, creation, and use of technologies in the health professions to enrich people's lives in the workplaces and communities of the future. Faculty members in the LDT program have a passion for designing interactive learning experiences, conducting research, publishing in top journals, and seeking external funds to support their work.
Responsibilities:
No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:No
Does this position require a P-Card? :No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :No
Is driving a responsibility of this position?:No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications):No
Credit and P-Card policy:Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy:Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
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