Assistant/Associate Professor, Learning Design and Technology (Tenure Track)

James Madison University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Harrisonburg, VIRGINIA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Working Title Assistant/Associate Professor, Learning Design and Technology (Tenure Track)
Position Number 1117
Posting Number F2338
Position Type Instructional Faculty - Full Time
Position Status Full Time
College/Division College of Education
Department 100475 - Learning, Tech and Leadership ED
Pay Rate Commensurate with Experience
Specify Range or Amount
Is this a JMU only position? No
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Position Summary Information


About James Madison University
Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.
Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.
Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.
General Information
College of Education Vision and Mission
Vision
Our vision is to be a model for transforming educational landscapes into those that develop and inspire learners, educators, and leaders to effect positive, sustainable change.
Mission
Our mission is to prepare educators and leaders to thrive in a complex global environment. We engage in collaborative, transformative, and meaningful work through evidence-based practices to
  • empower all learners,
  • foster continuous growth, and
  • advocate for diversity, equity and justice


Commitment to Access, Inclusivity, and Diversity
We embrace access, inclusivity, and diversity because they are the foundational cornerstones of equitable experiences leading to an outstanding education and environment for students, faculty, and staff.
Learning Technology and Leadership Education
Programs within the Learning Technology and Leadership Education (LTLE) Department prepare students to work with learners across the lifespan. LTLE programs enable students to develop education programs for adults in the workplace; use digital media and technologies to design learning interventions; develop leadership skills to lead teams, departments, organizations, schools, and communities; and develop advanced foundational skills and knowledge for graduate programs. LTLE is home to 20 full-time faculty members and 1 staff member. The following undergraduate and graduate programs are offered by the department:
  • Human Resources Development (minor)
  • Educational Media (minor)
  • Adult Education/Human Resources Development (master’s)
  • Learning Design and Technology (master’s)
  • Educational Leadership (master’s and graduate certificate)
  • Teacher Leadership (master’s and graduate certificate)
  • Education Foundations (graduate)
  • Doctor of Education (pending state approval)

JMU offers excellent comprehensive benefits ; visit our Prospective Employee site to learn more about what makes James Madison University a great place to work.
Duties and Responsibilities
The LTLE department is seeking a full-time tenure track Assistant/Associate professor to begin employment in August 2024.
The successful candidate should:
  • Develop and teach online graduate classes in the Learning Design and Technology program and face-to-face undergraduate courses in the Educational Media Minor program;
  • Establish a strong research or scholarly agenda that advances innovative, equitable, and applied understandings of learning technologies;
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues both within and beyond the academic unit;
  • Possess an ambitious future-oriented vision for the department that includes attracting diverse new students to the programs.
Qualifications
The successful candidate should:
  • Hold an appropriate terminal degree in the field of learning design, learning engineering, instructional technology, educational technology, or related fields, no later than May 31, 2024;
  • Demonstrate a strong theoretical and/or critical perspective about the role of technology for learning;
  • Demonstrate an interest in emerging technologies;
  • Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion;
  • Have a plan for their future research or scholarship that aligns with their perspectives, interests, and commitments;
  • Demonstrate experience designing innovative and creative learning experiences;
  • Demonstrate experience working with research and/or design teams;
  • Demonstrate evidence of commitment to developing and cultivating a robust research agenda if early in the career;
  • Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Conditions of Employment
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Date 10/31/2023
Beginning Review Date 11/30/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Proposed Starting Date 08/25/2024
EEO Statement
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. 
 
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality. 
 
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or [email protected] . You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report
Notice of Availability – Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, the university police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures, protocols for the immediate notification of students and staff upon confirmation of a significant emergency on campus and other matters of importance related to security and safety. The report includes statistics for the most recent three-year period of reported crimes that have occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by JMU or its affiliates; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes campus housing fire statistics for the most recent three-year period, a description of each on-campus student housing facility fire safety system, the number of fire drills held during the previous calendar year, policies or rules on portable electrical appliances, smoking, and open flames in student housing; and procedures for student housing evacuation in the event of fire along with other fire safety information.
The JMU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes the Harrisonburg campus and the three overseas branch campuses; Florence, Antwerp, and London. It is available electronically http://www.jmu.edu/publicsafety/clerycompliance/2018Annual-Security-and-Fire-Safety-Report.shtml
You can obtain a copy of any of this report by contacting the Office of Public Safety, MSC 6810, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 or request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (540)568-6769/6913.
Minimum Reference(s) Required 3
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/15711
Additional Posting Information
Applicants should complete the online application and submit:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • A statement of Inclusive Excellence that demonstrates your efforts towards diversity, equity, inclusion and/or justice. This discussion should not focus on personal values and experiences, but rather on actions and experiences as they relate to inclusivity in the workplace and/or classroom.
  • A Statement of teaching philosophy
  • A statement of your research/scholarly interests (uploaded to JobLink as “Other Document #1”)
  • Names and contact information for three professional references


    • JMU’s Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.

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