Assistant Professor of Teaching, Instructional Design and Technology

POSITION

The College of Education, Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership is seeking to add a collaborative and innovative colleague for a one-year, non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Teaching in Instructional Design and Technology at the University of Memphis. The applicant's teaching and service should demonstrate commitment to and experience with (1) instructional design and technology in P-12 settings; (2) teacher education preparation; (3) diversity, equity, and inclusion to promote effective learning; (4) culturally relevant and sustaining practice; and (5) comprehensive and sustained professional growth opportunities to enhance professional practices involving diverse populations. The successful candidate will start August 21, 2023. (Position # L12646)

Required Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in instructional design, educational technology, or a closely related field awarded by August 01, 2023

• Experience, commitment, and demonstrated effectiveness in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate educational technology courses

• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Desired Qualifications

• At least 4 years of K-12 teaching experience

• Experience with maker spaces, STEM hubs, and related endeavors

• Experience, commitment, and demonstrated effectiveness in teaching online

• Identifiable success in advising/mentoring students and serving on dissertation committees

• Demonstrated success in producing scholarly publications and/or presentations

• Identifiable action plan for teacher preparation and professional development related to educational technology

• Identifiable success obtaining external funding and managing funded projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach on-campus, hybrid, and online courses in educational technology

• Coordinate IDT’s undergraduate courses and all EdTech instructors

• Represent IDT in teacher education matters within the department and college

• Assist in the coordination of the IDT Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology

• Provide open lab hours each week to assist students in any EdTech class (undergraduate and graduate; especially for students in online sections) with projects and lesson plans.

• Assist in the management of the EdTech Lab, IDT’s makerspace/STEM hub, and all equipment related to IDT’s educational technology courses

• Help with IDT’s EdTech Badging program

• Contribute to recruitment for the EdTech graduate certificate and degree programs

SETTING

The Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership (https://www.memphis.edu/icl/) offers undergraduate degrees that lead to both licensure and non-licensure tracks. The department also offers graduate degrees leading to licensure with the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) and non-licensure options with the Master of Science (MS), Education Specialist (EdS), and Doctorate of Education (EdD). In addition, the IDT program is nationally recognized for certificate and endorsement programs. We benefit from strong partnerships with four university-affiliated lab schools—The UofM Early Learning & Research Center, Campus School, and University Middle which collectively serve over 500 children from pre-K to 8th grade. You can learn more about our program and faculty at: http://idt.memphis.edu.

The College of Education, (https://www.memphis.edu/education/), is dedicated to diversity, inclusion, equity, and innovation and seeks to prepare students for careers as educators, practitioners, researchers, and leaders in their respective areas. The University of Memphis, (http://www.memphis.edu), is recognized by the Carnegie Foundation as one of two public research universities and the only community engaged public university in Tennessee. It has seven colleges and six professional schools serving a diverse population of over 20,000 students, including 5,000 graduate students. The University is strongly committed to its urban mission and outreach programs and recognizes the diverse and integrated role played by each faculty and administration in fulfilling a comprehensive mission of research, education, and community outreach.

SALARY & BEGINNING DATE

Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position (L12646) is a one-year, non-tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Teaching. The anticipated date of employment is August 21, 2023. The University offers an excellent benefits package, including healthcare and retirement.

APPLICATION

Screening will begin October 17, 2022 and may continue until the position is filled. Applications are to be submitted electronically at  https://workforum.memphis.edu/postings/33899.  Applicants are required to submit (1) a detailed letter of application documenting qualifications for the position, including their teaching and service; (2) a current curriculum vitae; and (3) at least three academic references, including names, mailing addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers. For questions, please contact search committee chairs, Dr. Clif Mims at clifmims@memphis.edu and Dr. Craig Shepherd at cshphrd2@memphis.edu. Applicants will receive a confirmation number when all application materials are submitted in Workforum. Letters of reference and an official transcript will be requested upon interview. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.