The Educational Communication and Technology program in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development at New York University invites applications and nominations for an open rank, tenured/tenure-track position in the area of learning, measurement, and assessment with digital media with primary responsibilities in the graduate program.
Associate/Full Professor, Learning Science/Education Communication and Technology, Tenured/Tenure-Track
Qualifications
An earned doctorate is required in Learning Sciences, Educational Psychology, Cognitive Science, Educational Technology, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field. Candidates should have a strong program of theory-based research on the design or use of digital media for learning, measurement, or assessment that advances the field. Research specializations that include new and emerging learning-related areas, such as educational data mining, learning analytics, or visual analytics, are of particular interest. The ECT programs are interested in theoretical and applied research on learning in traditional and nontraditional settings and learning outcomes.
Responsibilities
In addition to service at the program, school, and university levels, responsibilities will include: (1) engagement in an active program of scholarly research related to the design, use, and study of digital media for learning, teaching, or assessment; (2) design and teaching of courses primarily at the graduate level; (3) advisement and supervision of undergraduates and of graduate student masters theses and doctoral dissertations; (4) development of research grant proposals to appropriate federal agencies, foundations, and private donors.
NYU’s dynamic Global Network University includes NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU Shanghai, and international programs and academic centers around the world. NYU Steinhardt faculty may have the opportunity to engage in research and teaching at these global study and research sites.
New York University is an equal opportunity employer. NYU does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, unemployment status or any other legally protected basis, and to the extent permitted by law. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
Applications
Please apply online with a letter of application, curriculum vitae, up to three research manuscripts or journal articles, and the names and contact information of three references:
www.nyuopsearch.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=52653
Inquiries and requests for further information should be directed to Jan L. Plass, ECT Program Director and Search Committee Chair, jan.plass@nyu.edu
Information about the ECT Programs can be found at: http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/alt/ect
Reviewing of applications will begin on November 1, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled.
The starting date for the position is September 1, 2016, and the appointment is on a nine-month schedule. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. NYU provides a competitive benefits package.
