Assistant Professor of Educational Technology and Learning Design

Company Description:

SUNY Empire proudly serves 16,000 students through online, hybrid, and in-person instruction across New York state, the region, and the world. Established in 1971 as the innovative branch of the State University of New York, SUNY Empire is a recognized national leader in serving working adults - including parents, veterans, and military-affiliates - through flexible programs that meet workforce needs and provide support through mentoring and prior learning assessment. The institution offers a broad range of associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and certificate programs and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. SUNY Empire's 94,000 alumni are entrepreneurs, nurses, teachers, businesspeople, and leaders in their communities and their fields. Visit www.esc.edu and follow us on social media @SUNYEmpire.

SUNY Empire is committed to creating a multicultural, inclusive academic and work environment. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe that a diverse faculty is critical to academic excellence and prepares students to live and work in an increasingly global world.

Job Description:

SUNY Empire State College is currently seeking an Assistant Professor of Educational Technology and Learning Design in our School for Graduate Studies (SGS).  The successful candidate will have expertise in Instructional and Multi-Media Design and will teach, develop curriculum, and mentor/advise students in this online program. Central to the faculty role is helping adult learners from diverse cultural backgrounds design and complete degrees that meet their personal and professional goals. SUNY Empire faculty provide individualized advising from entry through graduation to students in their overall academic program. The successful candidate will engage in collaborative research, advise students, and work to help students create their capstone project. Maintenance of an active research agenda and service to the college are also expected.

A highly distributed organization, SUNY Empire makes extensive use of technological applications for communication, teaching and learning, and administrative purposes. Working in cooperation with local and statewide faculty and staff, the successful candidate will provide high-quality educational services to students, engage in an active scholarly agenda, participate in college governance, and enhance the college's reputation within the community.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate from a regionally accredited US university or comparable non-US university is required in one or more of the following areas: Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Digital Media, Education, Higher Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, Training and Development, Learning Science or related area(s).
• Academic or professional specialization in Technology and Innovation.
• College-level teaching experience or equivalent.
• Evidence of engagement with current digital tools and technologies.
• Strong communication, computer, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity in higher education and/or through community-based work.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with academic program development and innovative program delivery.
• A specialization/focus in one or more of the following areas: STEAM education, assessment and evaluation, and/or the digital arts.
• Experience with learning technologies, online teaching, and course development.
• Experience mentoring and teaching non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of a language or languages in addition to English is desirable.
• Demonstrated record of scholarly achievement.

Special Information:

• Occasional travel will be required to fulfill regional and college-wide commitments.
• Office hours will vary to accommodate student needs.
• Some evening and/or weekend engagement with students is required.
• SUNY Empire provides faculty with a flexible work environment to meet the needs of our mostly distance learners. The successful candidate can be located at one of our sites throughout the state, including Selden, New York City, Saratoga Springs, or Rochester, with robust telecommuting available.

Additional Information:

Rank/Salary: Tenure-track, Assistant Professor, 12-month appointment, salary commensurate with experience.

Empire State College is an EOE employer.

We are pleased to offer our employees a generous compensation and benefits package. We also offer professional-development activities for professionals and support staff, as well as faculty-development opportunities that encourage pursuit of disciplinary and community-focused research, scholarship of teaching and learning, and leadership development.  Faculty-development opportunities include our annual Fall Academic Conference and the annual Institute on Mentoring, Teaching and Learning.

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Application Instructions:

Applications Due By: Applications accepted until position is filled.

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• Resume
• Cover letter
• Name and contact information of three references

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