Department / Organization
212501 - Ed Leadership / Policy / Tech Studies
Rank
Assistant Professor
Position Summary
The Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Technology Studies at the University of Alabama invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Instructional Technology.
Detailed Position Information
The Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Technology Studies at the University of Alabama invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Instructional Technology.
The Department focuses on the training of educational leaders in different fields and houses programs in Higher Education Administration, Educational Leadership, Instructional Technology, and Social and Cultural Foundations.
The Instructional Technology program offers a master's degree, a Ph.D., a graduate certificate program, and undergraduate service technology courses.
A successful candidate will join 5 active research and teaching faculty, as well as a vibrant student community in the Instructional Technology program.
This is a nine-month, non-tenure-earning position with a contract of one year.
Job Responsibilities :
Teach graduate courses in the Instructional Technology content area.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Qualifications :
- Earned Doctorate in Instructional Technology or related field.
- Ability to teach graduate courses in the Instructional Technology program.
- Evidence of teaching excellence.
- Evidence of service within university settings and relevant professional organizations.
- Experience advising and mentoring graduate students.
- Ability to support program administration and coordination.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications : · Experience with coordinating successful internship programs is desired. · Experience in creating opportunities for IT student professional development.
About the University
The University of Alabama, part of The University of Alabama System, is the state’s flagship university. UA shapes a better world through its teaching, research and service.
With a global reputation for excellence, UA provides an inclusive, forward-thinking environment and nearly 200 degree programs on a beautiful, student-centered campus.
A leader in cutting-edge research, UA advances discovery, creative inquiry and knowledge through more than 30 research centers.
The University of Alabama has R1 : Doctoral Universities Very High Research Activity status by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and is among the top doctoral research universities in the United States.
As the state’s largest higher education institution, UA drives economic growth in Alabama and beyond.
About Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa is so much more than a college town.
It's a vibrant community that’s filled with legendary history. Located along the Black Warrior River, the city features a walkable downtown that’s complete with live music, locally owned shops, outdoor spaces to explore and local restaurants to meet every palate.
With a geography ranging from suburban to rural, the area offers a variety of housing options along with excellent public and private schools and a wealth of recreational and entertainment options.
With a metro area population of 235,000, the Druid City lies about an hour southwest of Birmingham, in west-central Alabama.
It’s within a few hours’ drive of Gulf Coast beaches and major cities like Nashville, New Orleans and Atlanta, making it a great base for growing better acquainted with the South’s finest offerings.