Learning Design and Technology Faculty Position (Tenure-line, Open Rank)
George Mason University
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Posted: 08-Oct-22
Location: Fairfax, Virginia
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 55445
Department: College of Education and Human Development (CEHD)
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Learning Design and Technology Faculty Position (Tenure-line, Open Rank)
The George Mason University College of Education and Human Development (cehd.gmu.edu) invites applications for a full-time tenure-line faculty position focused primarily on research and teaching in the Learning Design and Technology (LDT) program and the Learning Technologies Design Research (LTDR) doctoral specialization within the Division of Learning Technologies.
George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment.
About the Program:
The LDT program (https://education.gmu.edu/learning-design-technology/) consists of a fully accredited Master of Science degree and a stand-alone eLearning Graduate Certificate, both offered fully online. The LDT program curriculum subscribes to the competencies set forth by the International Board of Standards for Training, Performance, and Instruction (IBSTPI) as well as advanced and managerial competencies that prepare graduates to move into senior roles in learning design, instructional design, UX design, learning analytics, online learning design and administration, e-Learning development, corporate training, and project management. Learning design is a rapidly growing industry that applies to all sectors of business, higher education, government, and nonprofit organizations.
Responsibilities:
This is a nine-month tenure-line faculty position with a base 2-2 teaching load and opportunities for summer teaching and mentoring of doctoral students. Responsibilities also include engaging in scholarly research and seeking external funding in areas such as the learning sciences, learning analytics, workplace learning and performance improvement, learning ecosystems, human systems integration, ubiquitous systems, educational design research, human-centered design, pluriversal design, immersive technologies, smart technologies, blockchain technology, micro-learning, micro-credentialing, and continuous or lifelong learning. In addition to research and teaching, all faculty affiliated with the Division of Learning Technologies have service responsibilities related to the coordination of the program, student advising at the master's and doctoral levels, and online course development and revision. Teaching loads are carefully adjusted to reflect participation in externally funded activities or taking on administrative assignments that go beyond normal service responsibilities.
Required Qualifications:
Experience in teaching online and/or hybrid graduate courses in learning design and technology to include instructional design, learning design, user experience design, learning analytics, xAPI, educational design research, human-computer interaction (HCI) design, the business of learning technologies, and/or project management;
A doctoral degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Instructional Systems, or a related field;
Experience in the application of learning technologies design principles, processes, and strategies in higher education, business, industry, or workplace training settings;
An established or emerging record of scholarly publications and presentations and evidence of securing (or significant interest in pursuing) external funding;
Active participation in university and/or professional service opportunities and interest in serving in leadership roles in these settings; and
A genuine understanding of and commitment to the teaching context and the importance of providing graduate students with the highest quality educational experience.
George Mason University:
The largest public university in Virginia, Mason (www.gmu.edu) enrolls nearly 40,000 students from all 50 states and 130 countries on four campuses. In 2021, U.S. News and World Report ranked Mason – the youngest university of the 130 R1 institutions in the United States – among the top 35 most innovative universities in the United States and 15th nationally for ethnic diversity (#1 in Virginia). The University prides itself on being an innovative and inclusive academic community committed to making the world more prosperous, free, and just and on providing a campus atmosphere that allows its students and faculty to thrive. Mason is committed to exemplary leadership around anti-racism and promotes research that supports social justice.
Division of Learning Technologies:
The Division of Learning Technologies promotes innovative academic programs and research-based practices related to the design, development, and integration of learning technologies in schools and communities, and in corporate, government, and higher education settings. The mission of the LT division is to leverage the use of technology to create engaging, optimal, and inclusive learning opportunities and instructional experiences by providing students and professionals with an education that is grounded in theoretical models balanced with real-life applications and project-based experiences; promoting strategic, innovative, and creative thinking using design research methods and practices; and building and fostering partnerships aimed at advancing the field of learning technologies through R&D initiatives.
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.
Location: Fairfax, VA
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George Mason University is a public, comprehensive, research university established by the Commonwealth of Virginia located in Northern Virginia, outside of Washington, D.C. Mason was initially founded as a branch of the University of Virginia in 1949, and became an independent institution in 1972. George Mason University is an innovative and inclusive academic community committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperous world.
George Mason University has 37,000 students from all 50 states and 130 countries and a residential population of more than 6,000 students. Mason is a vibrant and dynamic community of scholars. 80% of our students are employed within six months of graduation. Nearly two-thirds of the 140,000 Mason alumni live and work in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.
Mason is a young university that, in just a short time, has made impressive strides in size, stature and influence. Today, as Virginia’s largest public research university, we are setting the benchmark for a bold, progressive education that serves the needs of our students and communities. To that end, we have 10 schools and colleges devoted to a variety of study.
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Mason’s main campus is in Fairfax, Virginia, just 15 miles outside of Washington, D.C. The nation’s capital is easily accessible by car or public transportation.
At Mason, you can enjoy the best of both worlds: a beautiful wooded residential campus and outstanding college experience, as well as numerous internship and recreational opportunities that only a world-class urban setting like D.C. can offer.
You can intern with National Geographic or the Justice Department, visit the numerous museums with your Art History classmates, take a selfie in front of Lincoln Memorial, catch a Nationals baseball game, kayak along the Potomac, or check out the many neighborhoods where you’ll discover lots of great shopping, places to eat, art galleries, music venues, and much more. You can attend events and hear nationally recognized speakers. You’ll run out of time before you run out of things to do.
There’s more to explore. Students participate in a field trip to the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., organized by the Office of International Programs and Services.
In just a short drive, you can be hiking in the Shenandoah Mountains or walking the boardwalk in either Ocean City, Maryland, or Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Our closest airports are Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan National Airport, and Mason is easily accessible by public transportation. Free shuttle buses help you get to the nearest Metro station in Vienna, Virginia, just a short distance from our Fairfax Campus. The Arlington Campus is within walking distance of the Virginia Square-GMU stop on the Orange Line.
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We will invest in recruiting, retaining, and developing talented and diverse faculty and academic and professional staff. We will create a vibrant campus life in which all members can grow and thrive.
Diversity.
Diversity is one of our core values; everyone is welcome here. Mason was recently named the most diverse university in Virginia by U.S. News & World Report.
We bring together a multitude of people and ideas in everything that we do. Our culture of inclusion, our multidisciplinary approach, and our global perspective makes us more effective educators and scholars.
While at Mason, you’ll be making your own decisions and forming your own view of the world. Engaging with diverse groups of individuals, including students, faculty, and staff, will enrich this experience. You will learn from them, and they will learn from you.
We have a variety of communities here, and you're sure to find a group of people who are like you. The great thing is you'll also be embraced by communities of people who are not like you. At Mason, you'll be in a place where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
Interacting with people from a variety of backgrounds will:
•Widen your outlook of the world,
•Show you how to work and collaborate with people of differing views,
•Expose you to new perspectives from people with disparate life experiences, and
•Give you the social skills to interact with all kinds of people.
Diversity also enhances learning and creative thinking by prompting the study of new material and the awareness of fresh viewpoints. The power of many perspectives will boost your capacity to explore original ideas and solutions. Seeing issues in a new way heightens your creativity and problem-solving abilities.
Another benefit: As our nation becomes more diverse, students who learn in a diverse environment will be more competitive in an increasingly global economy. You’ll enhance your critical thinking skills and improve your ability to develop nuanced solutions to real-world problems.
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