Assistant or Associate Professor of Education (Instructional Technology)

The School of Education and Human Development at the University of Virginia seeks an innovative scholar for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Education, in the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education in PreK-12 Educational Technology. This is a 9-month, salaried, tenure-eligible faculty position.

The successful candidate will have a clear demonstrated record of research that develops and/or uses technology to improve teaching and learning in educational settings. This may include one or more aspects of artificial intelligence such as computer vision, natural language processing, machine learning, and/or deep learning. In addition, such research may include, for example, the use of AI-based tools to augment instruction or professional learning, or the development of systems to integrate computer science into elementary or secondary school settings. This list is not exhaustive, but it is designed to illustrate how candidates may use innovative, technology-enhanced approaches to understand and improve educational experiences. The successful candidate is expected to have a track record (commensurate with experience) of conducting rigorous research and demonstrating scholarly productivity, including sponsored research support. Preference will be given to candidates who have a defined research agenda that focuses on using PreK-12 educational technology to provide more learning opportunities in PreK-12 classroom settings.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in PreK-12 educational technology both online and in person, advise graduate students, and mentor doctoral dissertations. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues, both within and outside the School of Education and Human Development, as well as with community partners.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• A PhD in PreK-12 educational technology, instructional technology, learning sciences, or a related field prior to the start date of the position
• A demonstrated record of scholarship that reflects outstanding research in the field of educational technology
• Potential for excellent track record of sponsored research support
• Record of successful advising and mentoring of graduate students
• Record of effective teaching at the university level

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience with developing collaborations among community partners, researchers, and schools
• Evidence of a defined research agenda that focuses on using PreK-12 educational technology to provide more learning opportunities in PreK-12 classroom settings
• Experience working in teacher education and/or PreK-12 classroom contexts
• Experience with online teaching

Application Instructions

Complete an application online and attach:

• A current curriculum vita
• Cover letter
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Research statement
• Contact information for three professional references. (References will not be contacted until after in-person interviews are conducted.)

The University of Virginia’s Mission Statement affirms its enduring commitment to a vibrant and unique residential learning environment marked by the free and collegial exchange of ideas; unwavering support of a collaborative community bound together by distinctive foundational values of honor, integrity, trust, and respect; and universal dedication to excellence and affordable access.

As part of your application, please describe your potential contributions to any aspect of this mission. Please focus upon your work skills and experience. In doing so, you may choose to refer to your personal perspective, but the focus of our consideration is on your potential contributions through skills and experience, rather than personal opinions or beliefs.

Review of applications will begin on or about November 22, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

For questions about the position, please contact search committee chair Professor Michael Kennedy at mjk3p@virginia.edu. For questions about the application process, please contact Raj Seneviratne, Director, Faculty Affairs, at rs9c@virginia.edu.

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