Career Goals
My career goal after graduating is to be a faculty member in a research-intensive university to continue contributing to the field of LDT. As a researcher, I would like to continue conducting research on using emerging technology to augment learners’ foreign language learning outcomes and experiences.
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Here below are the examples of tenure-track positions that I am interested in. At this moment, I am also open to post-doc positions that closely connect with my research interest and will contribute to my empirical scholarship.
Position 1 -
Assistant/Associate Professor in Instructional Systems and Learning Technologies
Florida State University
Responsibilities
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
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Qualifications
Earned a doctorate in Instructional Systems and Learning Technologies or closely related field from an accredited university
Have a clearly articulated research focus with a strong record of peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and external funding, as appropriate to time in field
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
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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
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
Demonstrated commitment to equity, ethics, and social justice
Position 2 -
Assistant Professor in Instructional Technology & Learning Sciences
Utah State University
Responsibilities
Participate in research, publication, grant writing, and other scholarly activities
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the areas of learning sciences and/or instructional technologies, including research methods
Serve on graduate student committees and advise graduate students
Engage with undergraduate students such as a research mentor or teaching fellow
Provide service to the department, college, university, profession, and community
Qualifications
Earned doctorate in Instructional Technology, Learning Sciences, Information Science, Educational Psychology, or a closely related field before starting appointment. ABD will be considered at the instructor level.
Potential to conduct and disseminate high-quality research
Potential to teach and mentor at the collegiate level
Potential to write successful funding proposals to support scholarly activities
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Preferences
National reputation
Experience designing and developing educational materials, tools, or programs
Teaching experience at the collegiate level, particularly in online courses
Established record of conducting and disseminating high-quality research
Grant or contract proposal writing experience
Experience in online and distance education
Position 3 -
Assistant/Associate Professor in Instructional Design, Development, and Evaluation
Syracuse University
Responsibilities
Pursuing a sustained research agenda along with seeking external grant funding
Teaching primarily graduate courses
Advising MS and Ph.D. students
Participating in service to Syracuse University, School of Education, IDD&E, and professional learning communities
Qualifications
Earned a doctorate in instructional design, instructional technology, or closely related field.
Expected to have extensive practical experiences in applied field-based design and program evaluation; at least two years of experiences in higher education or business/government, with desired experience in university teaching and student advisement
A strong research agenda related to instructional design
A proven record of scholarly publications, a professional network of domestic and international colleagues, and entrepreneurial leadership abilities
Expected to teach within IDD&E, pursue a research agenda, and provide service to the university, school, department, and relevant professional communities
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To be considered for the Associate Professor with Tenure position, required qualifications further include: Evidence of a sustained research trajectory and evidence of funded research activity; Experience in developing or expanding course offerings in designing and developing immersive teaching and learning environments; and evidence of leadership at the university and/ or national level.
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Preferences
Demonstrated teaching breadth that includes instructional design foundations and best practices, technology integration practices, and interaction and engagement theories and principles
Funded grant writing experience