Assistant Professor- Learning Sciences
Location:
Clemson, SC
Open Date:
Sep 25, 2018
Description:
The Department of Education and Human Development in the College of Education at Clemson University seeks a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Learning Sciences with an anticipated start date of August 2019.
Consistent with the university’s land grant mission, the College of Education at Clemson is dedicated to promoting the growth, education, and development of all individuals, and to engaging in high quality, applied research, and professional learning. The College of Education is focused on serving underperforming schools as well as marginalized communities. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and engaged faculty committed to fulfilling this mission through research, teaching, and service in higher educational and P-12 settings. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an active scholarly research agenda and participate in external research and grant activities. In addition, the new faculty member will be expected to develop and teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses, recruit and advise doctoral-level graduate students, actively contribute to the growth and continuous improvement of the Learning Sciences Doctoral Program, and provide service to the profession, university, and state.
Qualifications:
Required qualifications: Earned doctorate in Learning Sciences or a related field, with an emphasis in digital media and learning. Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge and research experience in any aspect of learning with digital media, emerging technologies (e.g. virtual/augmented realities, game-based learning), embodied learning, or online learning environments. Teaching experience at the P-12 and/or university levels is desirable.
Application Instructions:
Applicants should electronically submit all applications and related materials via Interfolio.
Required materials include a cover letter specifying qualifications including academic preparation and experience, a curriculum vita, three (3) letters of professional reference, and unofficial copies of all collegiate transcripts. Priority will be given to applications completed by October 15, 2018.
Questions about the position should be directed to Faiza Jamil (fjamil@clemson.edu) and Debi Switzer (debi@clemson.edu).