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Assistant/Associate Professor in Instructional Systems and Learning Technologies

Employer
Florida State University
Location
Florida, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Oct 4, 2021

Department:

The Instructional Systems and Learning Technologies (ISLT) program in the Department of Educational Psychology and Learning Systems at Florida State University (FSU) is seeking qualified applicants for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position.

The ISLT program at FSU is one of the first in the world to offer graduate degrees in the field. The current program offers MS, EdD, and PhD degrees as well as several graduate certificates. ISLT has a strong focus on instructional systems design, emerging learning technologies, and performance improvement. We prepare practitioners to analyze complex learning and performance problems and to design, develop, and evaluate appropriate solutions to improve learning and performance. We also prepare scholars to identify and pursue important research questions and conduct rigorous studies on learning and performance. More information about the ISLT program at FSU can be found at https://education.fsu.edu/islt.

 

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be required to:

  • Maintain a robust program of research in instructional systems and learning technologies, including publishing in top-tier journals
  • Mentor graduate students and advise doctoral dissertations
  • Pursue external funding opportunities
  • Develop and teach graduate-level courses in online, face-to-face, and blended learning environments
  • Play an integral role in collaborating with colleagues, students, and alumni to maintain a strong program community and identity
  • Provide leadership and service to the program, department, college, and profession

Qualifications:

Candidates for this position are required to have an earned doctorate in Instructional Systems and Learning Technologies or closely related field from an accredited university. The successful candidate should have a clearly articulated research focus with a strong record of peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and external funding, as appropriate to time in field. The candidate should also have experience teaching in online, blended and/or face-to-face settings and should be adept at teaching and designing instruction using a wide variety of learning technologies.

Candidates for associate professor should have a strong body of empirical scholarship that is recognized and widely cited in the field and prior experience mentoring doctoral students. ABD candidates can be considered if they will have their degree conferred no later than August 2022.

 

Preferences:

Preference will be given to candidates with:

  • ability to teach courses in two or more of the following areas: instructional systems design, emerging technologies, learning analytics, performance improvement, program evaluation;
  • experience teaching a diverse and international student body; and
  • demonstrated commitment to equity, ethics, and social justice.

Other Information:

Classified by the Carnegie Commission as a “Doctoral University: Highest Research Activity”, FSU offers 276 degree programs for approximately 43,900 students and has more than 2,500 faculty, including 6 Nobel Laureates. U.S. News and World Report ranked FSU as 19th among public universities nationally, and FSU is designated as a “preeminent state university” in the State of Florida. The FSU College of Education (COE) is ranked 18th out of all public COEs in the country.

 

Tallahassee as a community is a vibrant mid-size city with abundant opportunities – from government internships and legislative initiatives to cultural events, shopping, dining, and outdoor activities. Tallahassee is located near the Gulf Beaches of Florida and enjoys abundant sunshine and four seasons with a mild winter climate.

 

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit an online application at https://jobs.fsu.edu. Review of candidates will begin November 15, 2021 and will continue until the successful applicant is identified. We urge interested candidates to submit materials as soon as possible.

 

Applicants are required to complete FSU’s online application, providing all educational details and a curriculum vitae. Applicants should also include a letter of application detailing how they meet the required and preferred qualifications, a sample publication, and names of three references with contact information.

 

Transcripts and three letters of recommendation will be required of candidates selected as finalists.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity:

 

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at: http://www.hr.fsu.edu/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf

 

Contact Information:

 

Vanessa Dennen, Ph.D.

Professor & Program Coordinator

vdennen@fsu.edu

 

Instructional Systems and Learning Technologies

Department of Educational Psychology & Learning Systems

Florida State University

1114 W. Call Street, 3210 Stone Building Tallahassee, FL 32306-4453

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