Open Rank Faculty Position in Technology & Learning
- University of Maryland
- Location: College Park, Maryland
- Category: Faculty-Vocational & Technical-Other
- Posting Date: 07/10/2023
- Application Deadline: Open until filled
Job Description
Position Number:
119627Title:
Open RankFunctional Title:
Open Rank Faculty Position in Technology & LearningCategory Status:
02-Faculty Non-Tenured, On TrackApplicant Search Category:
FacultyUniversity Authorized FTE:
100Unit:
EDUC-Teaching and Learning, Policy and LeadershipCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Department of Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership (TLPL) in the College of Education at the University of Maryland, College Park invites applications for a tenure-track position in Technology & Learning at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. Exceptional candidates at the rank of Full Professor will be considered for a Clark Leadership Endowed Chair.
Located in the Washington, DC-Baltimore corridor, the University of Maryland, College Park is the flagship research university committed to rigorous research, quality teaching, and informed public service. TLPL pursues the creation of educational opportunities that enable all individuals to realize their full potential as citizens in a pluralistic society. We seek candidates who are committed to an inclusive campus environment that is positive and affirming of the race, ethnicity, gender, language, sexual orientation, religion, health, and cultural experiences of all students.
The Department is deeply committed to equity and excellence, embraces a broad range of theoretical and methodological orientations, values collaborative research, and encourages faculty to work across disciplinary and institutional boundaries. The ideal candidate for this position may have expertise in any number of content areas/disciplines (e.g., art, science, gender studies, literacy, policy, and teacher education) in addition to technology. Applicants from all disciplinary topics are encouraged to apply and are encouraged to share their experiences in working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and their contributions to a climate of equity and inclusivity.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Doctorate, expertise and research interests in the role and potential of technology in education.
Experience:
Doctorate, expertise and research interests in the role and potential of technology in education.
Experience:
- A vision or record of research at the intersection of technology and education that complements the department including having published (or has demonstrated potential to publish) in leading refereed journals, conferences, and respected professional outlets.
- Record or vision for securing external funding.
- Record of institutional and national service.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Ability to develop collaborative relationships with diverse colleagues in the university and with school systems, state agencies, research institutes, and policy networks.
- Firmly committed to the diversity mission and equity goals of the TLPL Department.
- Ability to contribute to the preparation of scholars, teachers, and educational leaders.
Expectations will be commensurate with the level being sought (Assistant, Associate, Full).
Additional Information:
All applications will be processed through the University of Maryland eTerp2 system. For best consideration, applications are due by October 10, 2023, but will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates will upload to https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings (1) A detailed cover letter describing how you meet the criteria listed above, including academic background, research agenda, prior teaching experience, and service/outreach, (2) Curriculum vitae, (3) A one-page statement that describes your experiences with and commitments to equity in your research, teaching, and service/outreach, (4) Two examples of your scholarship, (5) Names and contact information for three references to be entered in the online application. For questions about the position, contact the Search Committee Chair, David Weintrop (weintrop@umd.edu). For questions about the application process, please contact Kay Moon (kmoon@umd.edu).
Posting Date:
06/27/2023Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
10/10/2023Physical Demands
N/A
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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