Non-Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor

Job Description

The School of Information Science & Learning Technologies (SISLT), Missouri’s iSchool, seeks a candidate for a position that focuses on teaching and course design for online graduate programs in Learning Technology and Design (LTD) service, and program coordination for some LTD programs. This non-tenure track (NTT) position is housed at the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Position responsibilities include:

• Teaching (60%) . The successful candidate will teach the equivalent of five to six courses per year in an online format. These courses will include graduate-level courses in learning technologies, our undergraduate course on using learning technologies in K-12 classrooms (required by all teacher preparation students) and may also include courses in SISLT’s Bachelor of Educational Studies program and doctoral committee service. The candidate will advise students in the master’s of learning technology and design.
• LT Program Work (20%) The successful candidate will work closely with the Program Coordinator for the Masters in Learning Design and Technology to coordinate the Online the Online Educator emphasis area of the masters, the graduate certificate in Online Education, and the SISLT emphasis area of the Bachelor of Educational studies. These coordination responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to, overseeing student admissions in these programs, monitoring program enrollment in these areas, implementing recruitment activities for these programs, working with the teacher education program in the college to maintain currency and appropriateness of the required technology integration course in the teacher education program, and liaising with other program coordinators in SISLT and the College of Education.
• Service (20%). Professional, department, college, and university service is expected of this position. Service roles will ideally support teaching and program coordination roles.

Candidates will be evaluated on the following factors:

• K-12 teaching experience
• Experience using technology in innovative ways to support learning.
• Experience designing and / or teaching online courses.
• Experience using technology in innovative ways to support learning.
• Experience designing and / or teaching online courses.
• Demonstrated organizational, management, and/or project management ability skills
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, ability, and/or interest in working collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituents
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, ability, and/or interest in promoting values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, administration, and service
• Willingness to stay current on, try out and help to integrate new learning technologies into our curricula.
• Willingness, ability, and/or experience teaching graduate-level courses in an online or hybrid environment
• Willingness and ability to advise and provide instructional and practicum supervision to a diverse graduate student body
• Teaching abilities in two or more of the following areas: innovative and effective ways to use technology in K-12 settings; instructional design methods, formative and summative evaluation, learning analytics, using technology to support learning assessment, designing and teaching online courses.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Appointment: Non Tenure-track regular faculty, 9-month appointment beginning as early as September 1, 2023.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
• Doctorate in Learning Technologies, Instructional Technology or Design and or related fields at time of appointment.

Candidates will be evaluated on the following factors:

• K-12 teaching experience
• Experience using technology in innovative ways to support learning.
• Experience designing and / or teaching online courses.
• Experience using technology in innovative ways to support learning.
• Experience designing and / or teaching online courses.
• Demonstrated organizational, management, and/or project management ability skills
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, ability, and/or interest in working collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituents
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, ability, and/or interest in promoting values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, administration, and service
• Willingness to stay current on, try out and help to integrate new learning technologies into our curricula.
• Willingness, ability, and/or experience teaching graduate-level courses in an online or hybrid environment
• Willingness and ability to advise and provide instructional and practicum supervision to a diverse graduate student body
• Teaching abilities in two or more of the following areas: innovative and effective ways to use technology in K-12 settings; instructional design methods, formative and summative evaluation, learning analytics, using technology to support learning assessment, designing and teaching online courses.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Application Materials

To Apply : Apply on-line at https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings and look for job ID 45841.

All candidates should upload: (a) a letter of application describing the position to which you are applying, detailing your qualifications for and experience related to the position, specifically focusing on teaching, design and teaching of online learning, coordination experiences, and support for diversity,. Please note which classes or subject areas you are prepared to teach; (b) philosophy of teaching statement; (c) a syllabus for a course you have designed and/or taught; and, (d) names and contact information for three references in the Attachments section of the application.

For candidates applying at the Associate level, additionally send evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., course syllabi, student evaluations, chair/advisor/peer reviews) and evidence documenting administrative or project coordination experience.

Your CV must be uploaded in the Resume/CV and Cover Letter section.

Please contact Professor Joi Moore, Search Committee Chair, moorejoi@missouri.edu for questions about the position.

Application Deadline

Position will be open until filled.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-7976.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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• Know Your Rights English Version
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Columbia Missouri Information

About the iSchool/SISLT: The mission of the iSchool — School of Information Science & Learning Technologies is to improve the professional practice of information specialists and learning technologists; advance research on information, learning, and performance; disseminate knowledge, products, and services to improve the quality of life for all; and advance the economic well-being of Missouri and the Nation.

As a member of the iSchool consortium ( http://ischools.org ), SISLT faculty share the common fundamental interest of all iSchools in investigating and disseminating knowledge about the relationship between information, people, and technology. SISLT faculty demonstrate strong interdisciplinary collaboration among its members, with other academic units at the University of Missouri, national, and international partners.

The iSchool offers the Master of Science (MS) and Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degrees in Learning Technology and Design (LTD), a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Information Science & Learning Technologies, Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), as well as Graduate Certificate programs in Usability and User Experience; and Online Learning, and Serious Games and Simulations Design. The LTD program offers emphasis areas in Technology in Schools, and Online Education.

SISLT is one of six academic units within the College of Education and Human Development, all of which promote continuous improvement as one of the college’s core values.

About the College: The College of Education and Human Development is ranked among the top doctoral granting colleges of education in the country. Today, the College has a student population of approximately 1000 undergraduates and 1,600 graduate students, and over 100 faculty. The College is financially well positioned to invest in innovation. Annual expenditures for externally funded projects are approximately $20 million with funded projects in research, instruction and public service. Our research portfolio has increased significantly in recent years, and is poised for continued significant strategic growth. The College is a leader on the campus and is nationally recognized for its distance and online education programs.

About MU and the Surrounding Community: MU is the oldest state university west of the Mississippi River and the largest of the four institutions in the University of Missouri System. In 1867, MU became the first public university in the nation to open a college specific to teacher preparation. Cultural diversity is an important goal supported by the Department, College, and MU. More information is available on the web at: education.missouri.edu

MU is located in Columbia, a metropolitan community of approximately 130,000 that has been rated by Money Magazine, Men’s Journal and MSN.com as one of the best places to live in the U.S. MU has a student body of over 30,000, and it is designated as a Carnegie Doctoral/Research Extensive University with very high research activity. MU is one of only six universities in the U.S. that is both the flagship and land grant institution housing medicine, veterinary medicine, and law on the same campus. As an AAU member institution since 1908, MU is recognized as one of the top research and educational institutions in the nation.

This position provides an opportunity to work at a world-class research university in a beautiful and diverse setting that offers a high quality of life. There are numerous opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts and Columbia has been recognized as a bike-friendly community. Both Kansas City and St. Louis are within a two-hour drive, offering the shopping and cultural opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Columbia has a very high-quality public school system and provides many opportunities for art, culture, and music enthusiasts.

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