Asst/Assoc/Full Teaching Professor in Learning Design

1 week ago

Lawrence, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Position OverviewThe Department of Curriculum & Teaching (C&T) at the University of Kansas seeks a teaching professor (open rank) in Learning Design/Instructional Design to take the lead in designing, developing, and teaching courses in a new Learning Design (LD) program. The program is part of the University of Kansas’s new online competency-based master’s programs (referred to as Jayhawk Flex), and the LD master’s program is expected to launch by January 2026. Upon completion and launch of the program, the candidate will primarily be engaged teaching in the Jayhawk Flex Learning Design program. The candidate may have opportunities to teach other courses within the C&T department (online or face-to-face). This is a 9-month position with summer teaching available. The initial appointment will be for three academic years, with a start date of January 2025. This position is at the University of Kansas-Lawrence, and local, hybrid or remote options are available.

The University of Kansas is a major educational and research institution with 29,000 students on five campuses, 2,600 faculty members, and service centers throughout the state. The main campus is in Lawrence, a vibrant, thriving community of more than 90,000 that is just 40 miles west of Greater Kansas City and 20 miles from the state capital. KU, a member of the Association of American Universities, consistently earns excellent ratings for its academic programs from U.S. News and World Report. It has also committed itself to expanding its innovative research and commercialization programs. The School of Education and Human Sciences was most recently ranked #20 for public Schools of Education, and the Special Education program consistently ranks number one among public institutions. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S, by the time of appointment.

KU’s excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other’s success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard, and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.Job DescriptionTeaching/Advising (.80 FTE)
  • Teach the equivalent of four 3-credit hour courses in the Learning Design program, and other courses as assigned by the department chair.
  • Advise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
  • Serve on master’s and doctoral committees.
  • Collaborate with ongoing development and continuous improvement of education programs.

Scholarly Engagement (.10 FTE)
  • Active engagement in activities such as course transformation, assessment of learning outcomes, development of innovative teaching practices and dynamic learning.
  • Active engagement in activities focused on teaching, curriculum, learning or other educational issues via workshops, presentations, and writing (e.g., newsletters, websites articles).

Service (.10 FTE)
  • Participate in faculty meetings and engage in service to the Department of Curriculum and Teaching, School of Education & Human Sciences, University of Kansas.
  • Collaborate with local, state, and national stakeholders to facilitate ongoing communication, advocacy, of C&T, SOEHS, and KU initiatives.

Note: There will be a reduced teaching load for Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 to focus on the design and build of the competency-based master’s courses in Learning Design. Time during these semesters will be used to collaborate with the Center for Certification & Competency Based Education (C3Be) to design competency-based authentic assessments, including rubrics and feedback tools for assessors/instructors.Required QualificationsFor appointment at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor:
  • Doctorate in Learning Design/Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Human Performance systems, Curriculum and Instruction or a closely related field. If ABD, a terminal degree must be achieved prior to August 2025.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and or teaching online learning (e.g., coursework, training, and professional development).

For appointment at the rank of Associate Teaching Professor
  • Doctorate in Learning Design/Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Human Performance systems, Curriculum and Instruction or a closely related field.
  • At least 3 years working as a professional instructional designer or similar position in a related field.

For appointment at the rank of Full Teaching Professor:
  • Doctorate in Learning Design/Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Human Performance systems, Curriculum and Instruction or a closely related field.
  • At least 3 years working as a professional instructional designer or similar position in a related field
  • Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Assessment and Program Evaluation, Digital Accessibility, Design Thinking, Digital Media, Emerging Technologies
  • Experience in the administration of online learning programs or training (recruitment, community building, and program evaluation).
  • Understanding of or experience with competency-based approaches.
  • Possess an innovative vision for online programs that includes attracting diverse new students.
Additional Candidate InstructionsReview of applications will begin on November 4, 2024. A complete application includes
  • a cover letter identifying teaching or professional training experience, and your ability to design and build online learning,
  • a curriculum vita,
  • a complete set of official graduate transcripts,
  • Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., student evaluations), if available
  • Writing sample or publication, and
  • Contact information for three professional references.
Contact Information to ApplicantsDr. Barbara Bradley
barbarab@ku.edu
Advertised Salary RangeCommensurate with experienceApplication Review BeginsMonday November 4, 2024Anticipated Start DateWednesday January 1, 2025Apply to Job

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