University of Denver

Morgridge College of Education

Endowed Chair in Innovative Learning Technologies

Associate or Full Professor – Tenure track

The University of Denver’s Morgridge College of Education (MCE) invites applications for the Endowed Chair in Innovative Learning Technologies (ILT). This unique, new position is housed in the Curriculum and Instruction Program which is part of the P‐20 Domain. It is a collaborative appointment at the Associate or Professor level with emphases in STEM, Information Studies, and Curriculum and Instruction. This is a 9‐month appointment. At MCE we recognize that the synergy between information, technology, education, and people are critical to achieve educational excellence. To this end, the Endowed Chair in ILT will play a key role in setting the direction to explore and design new approaches, methods, and practices in using learning technologies to enhance and transform students’ learning experience. The ILT Endowed Chair will provide leadership to the MCE faculty, student, and community in curriculum development and research initiatives with an emphasis on finding solutions to 21st century challenges in teaching and learning. The Endowed Chair will be a leader in interdisciplinary research within and outside MCE to understand the science of learning, literacy, technology‐enhanced teaching and learning and data‐driven decisions. As a college of education, MCE strives for excellence to prepare the next generation of teachers, educational leaders, counselors, library and information professionals, and school administrators that in turn prepare young minds who are ready to succeed in college.

As a member of the MCE faculty, this person will be engaged in teaching, research, and service. In MCE, we place particular emphasis on the value of engaged scholarship. The ILT Chair will be expected to acquire significant external funding in the area of innovative learning technologies in collaboration with MCE faculty, other DU programs, and the communities we serve.

Required Qualifications: Candidates should have an earned doctorate (PhD or EdD) and a demonstrated record of scholarly contributions, teaching, and professional service in areas that intersect education, user‐centered information design, and educational technology. Priority will be given to candidates who have developed or led the development of tools, applications, interactive web portals, immersive learning environments, or software that augment educational practices inside and outside classroom settings. The ideal candidate will have an educational background preferably combining learning sciences and instructional systems technology, or information studies. Applicants should be tenurable at the Associate Professor or Professor level in the MCE.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferably, applicants will have a record of acquisition of significant funding; evidence of visionary research and program development in the area of innovative learning technologies; evidence of multidisciplinary collaboration, particularly in the STEM areas; experience in a higher education environment.

The University of Denver, the oldest and largest independent university in the Rocky Mountain Region, is located in the city of Denver which is quickly becoming one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the U.S. Census data show that Denver’s population includes 11.1% Black or African American, 31.7% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% Asian American, and approximately 1% Native American residents. Situated in this vibrant metropolitan community, the University is committed to building and sustaining a culturally diverse faculty, staff, and student body. DU is a research university with high research activity and enrolls approximately 11,500 students in its undergraduate, graduate, and professional preparation programs (please visit http://www.du.edu).

The MCE is located in the new Katherine A. Ruffatto Hall, a 65,000 square foot complex providing a flexible, innovative, and multidisciplinary learning environment. The facility allows for ongoing dialogue with community, national, and global partners as we enter a transformational era in education. The facility features state‐of‐the‐art technology including interactive white boards and flat‐panel displays throughout the building, two TelePresence videoconferencing systems, and a Voice‐over Internet Protocol (VOIP) integrated communications system.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The appointment will commence on September 1, 2011. Interested candidates will submit an application online by going to www.dujobs.org, and should submit a cover letter outlining research and teaching interests; curriculum vitae; 3 letters of reference; and an example of scholarly writing. Inquiries about this position can be made to the search chair Dr. Cynthia McRae at [log in to unmask]; questions about the application process can be directed to Ms. Anna Millies at [log in to unmask] The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages applications from women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans. DU is an EEO/AA employer. Screening of applications will begin on January 3rd, 2011, and continue until the position is filled.