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Assistant Professor Instructional Design & Technology

  • 493539
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Full-time Faculty

Salary/Position Classification

  • $69,000- $75,000 9-month contract, Tenure-Track, Exempt
  • 40 hours per week
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: No
  • Hybrid Work Availability: No

Purpose of Position

The successful candidate will develop and teach face-to-face, online, hybrid, and hyflex courses at the graduate level, advise master’s and doctoral students, and assist in the operations and improvement of the program. The candidate will also play an important role in supporting the Teaching Transformation and Development Academy (TTaDA) on campus in fulfilling its mission of providing instructional consultation and facilitation to faculty in adopting innovative instructional practices and technology. The candidate should also expect to provide service to the university, college, and department, as well as professional associations. UND and the College value diverse perspectives and seek applicants who are committed to helping students from underrepresented backgrounds succeed. The successful candidate will possess strong writing and organizational skills and maintain positive professional relationships with students and colleagues.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Design and teach LSIDT graduate courses
  • Advise master's and doctoral students
  • Contribute to the routine operations and on-going development of the program
  • Engage in research and produce publications in learning sciences and instructional, design, and technology fields
  • Serve on department, college, and university committees, as well as play an active role in professional associations

Required Competencies

  • Teaching learning analytics, learning sciences, AI in education, instructional technology, eLearning, or instructional design courses at the graduate level
  • Familiar with ADDIE process
  • IDT experience in K-12, higher education, corporate, industry, or military training
  • Teaching in face-to-face, online, hybrid, or hyflex platforms
  • Conducting research in instructional design, learning sciences, or instructional technology related fields
  • Advising graduate students, theses, dissertations, or independent studies

Minimum Requirements

  • An earned doctorate in instructional design, instructional technology, learning sciences, or related fields by the time of hire
  • Successful completion of a Standard Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in teaching AI in education or learning analytics related courses
  • Experience and expertise in teaching and/or implementing educational technology integration in K-12, business, industry, or military training settings
  • Demonstrate experience and excellence in teaching learning sciences or instructional design courses
  • Experience in teaching ADDIE process
  • Teaching experience in related areas at the graduate level
  • An established record of scholarly publications and presentations in IDT field
  • Experience and training in instructional design, multimedia development, digital media and the use of related software applications
  • Experience advising master’s and doctoral students
  • Experience in designing and teaching face-to-face, online, and hybrid/hyflex courses

To Apply

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 4/15/2024 and include the following materials:
• A cover letter of application highlighting qualifications for the position
• A complete curriculum vita
• Names and contact information of three references
• Other evidence of scholarship, teaching, and professional leadership
• Unofficial transcripts. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts upon hire.

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, sick leave in addition to paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

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Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

Clery Statement

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