Assistant Professor - Educational Foundations - 17899

ATTENTION:

The Department of Educational Foundations in the College of Education and Professional Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a tenure-track faculty member with specialization in educational technology and instructional systems design beginning August 2022.

JOB DETAILS:

This is a full-time position with primary responsibilities associated with the learning technology and instructional design coursework offered by the department’s Library Media and IDLT program areas (#2-3 above). As such, we welcome candidates with a K-12 background, as well as those with preparation and/or experience outside of K-12 education (i.e., instructional systems design, workplace learning, organizational training and development, etc.).

Teaching opportunities for this position will be taken from the following areas in accordance with the successful candidate’s qualifications:

• Instructional design
• E-learning production (Articulate)
• Digital tools for learning and teaching
• E-learning evaluation, learning analytics
• Classroom technology integration
• Leadership of technology-based learning initiatives
• E-learning assessment, evaluation and learning analytics
• Learning theories and instructional models in e-learning
• Finding and using information (Library media emphasis)
• Field placement supervision in K-12 library media
• Practicum and capstone supervision in the IDLT program

Academic preparation should reflect one or more of the following areas: educational technology or digital media and learning, learning systems design, library media sciences, learning sciences, or a closely related field. Specialization is desired among the following- e-learning development, classroom technology integration, workplace training and learning development, leadership of technology-related initiatives/programs, emerging technology for learning, assessment and evaluation of e-learning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D., Ed.D., or other equivalent, terminal degree in educational technology, learning sciences, library sciences, instructional design, eLearning development, or other closely related field. ABD candidates may apply but must have their degree completed by the contract start date in August 2022; if not, they will be hired on a one-year contract with the understanding that their degree will be completed before January 2023 in advance of their first scheduled review. ABD candidates, please provide completion timeline in cover letter.
• Teaching experience, or potential to teach, undergraduate or graduate-level courses related to the topics listed above in Teaching Opportunities (to be described in cover letter).
• Established or emerging research agenda aligned with the core areas of the position.

Desired Characteristics:

• Evidence of successful teaching both online and face-to-face at the post-secondary level
• Experience and/or preparation in the areas of industry and workplace training and learning, implementation of e-learning initiatives, or other relevant professional experience.
• Experience and/or preparation in the areas of school library media or library science.
• Experience with Universal Design and instructional design models.
• Evidence of leadership in technology and innovation as it pertains to instruction within or outside of K-12 education.
• Evidence of successful higher education teaching experience.
• Evidence of successful implementation of learning technologies in education or training.
• Expertise, teaching, and/or research activity related to e-learning innovation, and universal design.
• Experience with educational program coordination, administration, and/or marketing
• Ability to supervise students in field experiences based upon area of specialization (i.e., library media and/or instructional systems design).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Teaching responsibilities (4/4) involve teaching courses supporting the Library Media and Instructional Design and Learning Technology (IDLT) programs and will be drawn from the list of Teaching Opportunities (above). This will involve teaching online, hybrid, as well as on-campus, and may include day, evening and/or weekend courses.
2. Research responsibilities include maintaining an active research agenda, and can include publications in peer reviewed journals or books, attending and presenting at research conferences, and grant writing.
3. Service responsibilities include active participation in department meetings, committee service at the department, college, and university levels, as well as participation in professional and/or community organizations relevant to the candidate’s expertise and interest.
4. Graduate and/or undergraduate student advising as assigned by the Department Chair
5. Serving as a member of the program’s leadership, which includes participating in program coordination and marketing initiatives.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:

The Department of Educational Foundations is a highly collegial, collaborative, and interdisciplinary department, which seeks to foster the development of knowledge, skills, and dispositions most vital to the work of outstanding educators. The department offers 4 categories of courses and programs:

1. Undergraduate courses for pre-service education students intended to build the core foundations of educational psychology, history and philosophy of education, equity and diversity in education, as well as assessment, measurement and evaluation
2. Developmental education courses in academic survival skills and college literacy designed to assist incoming students with the skills necessary for success at the University
3. Programming for students pursuing initial K-12 library media licensure and master’s level students seeking a degree in Library Sciences
4. Programming for graduate students interested in career paths related to instructional design and learning technologies

The department strives to provide students with the knowledge, tools, and skills they need to become outstanding, reflective, culturally sustaining educators.

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

Founded in 1868, UW–Whitewater is one of eleven comprehensive universities in a public higher education system that also includes two doctoral institutions and a statewide Extension. UW-Whitewater’s main campus is located in Whitewater, with a branch campus in Rock County, in the city of Janesville. Together, these campuses form a preeminent academic institution driven by the pursuit of knowledge, powered by a spirit of innovation, and focused on transforming lives. UW-Whitewater’s campuses are located conveniently near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, and thus offer the advantage of beautiful small-town environments with easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas.

The Warhawk family — led by caring faculty and staff — is devoted to student success within a broad range of academic programs offered at the associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral levels. These include both on-campus and online programs, and span the disciplines, from the theoretical to the applied, and encompass study in the arts, business, education, humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, technology, and professional and interdisciplinary programs.

UW-Whitewater has a special mission within the UW System to serve students with disabilities and, as such, embraces the principles of universal design and is one of the most accessible campuses in the nation. The campuses have more than 200 student organizations and UW-Whitewater’s intercollegiate athletic teams compete at the NCAA Division-III level. UW-Whitewater is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment, building a diverse faculty and staff with expertise and interest in serving students with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive and understanding ways. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus University of Wisconsin System ( https://www.wisconsin.edu ).

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and UW System Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see http://www.uww.edu/asfr . If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System’s comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure .

SPECIAL NOTES:

UW-Whitewater embraces AAC&U’s LEAP principles ( http://www.uww.edu/leap ) and emphasizes student, staff and faculty participation in High-Impact Practices ( https://www.aacu.org/resources/high-impact-practices ). The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs ( http://www.uww.edu/orsp ) provides support for faculty scholarly and creative activities as well as other opportunities to apply for reassigned time and/or other resources to support research activities. UW-Whitewater faculty and staff also have access to technology transfer and research resources provided by WiSys ( https://www.wisys.org ).

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

Applications received by February 1, 2022 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1072 or hrstudent@uww.edu .

For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Eileen Troemel
Administrative Assistant III
262-472-7585
troemele@uww.edu

TO APPLY:

Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:

• Cover letter of interest that addresses the required and preferred qualifications above.
• Curriculum Vita
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Copies of course evaluations, if applicable
• Letters of recommendation from three professional references
• Copies of unofficial graduate transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if offered the position).

This Job ID is 17899.

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