Assistant Professor of Learning Technologies
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Title: Assistant Professor of Learning Technologies
Employee Classification: Asst Professor
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNTProvost
SubDivisionDepartment: UNTCollege of Information
Department: UNTLearning Technologies133300
Job Location: Denton
Salary: Varies based on assignment
FTE: 1.00
Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible
About Us Values Overview:
Department Summary
The Department of Learning Technologies housed in the College of Information at UNT serves as a dynamic center for advancing the study and application of learning technologies. UNT recognized as a Tier One research university by the Carnegie Classification offers 114 bachelors 87 masters and 39 doctoral programs many of which have earned national and international recognition.
The College of Information founded in 2008 by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is a proud member of the iSchools and iCaucus. The college fosters a learnercentered environment connecting information people/learners organizations languages learning design and technology.
As one of four departments within the College of Information the Department of Learning Technologies offers a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) a Master of Science (MS) and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Learning Technologies along with a Graduate Academic Certificate in Instructional Design & Technology. Our graduate programs attract professionals from diverse fields including K12 and higher education elearning instructional design and development learning technologies human resources workforce leadership and human performance improvement and organizational development.
Our faculty are renowned for their interdisciplinary multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches to teaching and research with a distinguished record of scholarship and funding. Since 2000 the department has secured over $20 million in research funding through the Texas Center for Educational Technology (TCET) and the Institution for the Integration of Technology into Teaching and Learning (IITTL) which has greatly enhanced the departments reputation and research impact.
For more information about our degrees courses and faculty research please visit
UNT Community
Denton Texas is a vibrant culturally rich community known for its artistic spirit and diverse events that bring people together yearround. At the heart of Denton is the historic downtown square featuring unique local restaurants charming boutiques and art galleries in a welcoming atmosphere. The citys calendar is packed with events that showcase its unique character from the famous Denton Arts & Jazz Festival which draws music lovers from across the region to the seasonal community market where local artisans and farmers connect with residents every weekend. Denton also embraces cultural celebrations such as the Da de los Muertos Festival creating a spirited blend of tradition and innovation. This lively community makes Denton an inspiring place to work live and engage.
UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish Vietnamese American Sign Language Chinese (Cantonese Mandarin and other variations) Arabic Tagalog Farsi French or/and Yoruba.
Position Overview
The Department of Learning Technologies at the University of North Texas (UNT) invites applications for a ninemonth tenuretrack faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor starting in August 2025. A typical tenuretrack faculty members workload includes 40 Research 40 Teaching and 20 Service with a 22 teaching load each fall and spring and optional summer teaching opportunities.
We seek candidates with a Ph.D. in Learning Design and Technologies Instructional Systems Design Learning Sciences or a related field that complements our current facultys strengths. Ideal candidates will contribute to UNTs commitment to advancing educational technology through innovative instructional design and technology integration. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in various formats (online hybrid and inperson) and advising doctoral students with an emphasis on the following areas:
Knowledge of educational technology learning theory and technology acceptance models
Application of instructional design theories and learning sciences to create engaging technologyenhanced learning environments
Expertise in advanced instructional design using authoring tools such as Adobe Suite Captivate 360 and Articulate Storyline for developing interactive learning experiences
Proficiency in gamebased learning and interactive simulations with foundational programming knowledge to design immersive learning experiences
Design and evaluation of emerging technologies (e.g. AI adaptive learning systems learning analytics) across various educational or training contexts including K12 higher education and corporate training
Successful candidates are expected to conduct research in one or more of the following areas: user/learnercentered experience design gamebased learning virtual reality augmented reality and mixed reality and maker learning (e.g. makerspaces 3D printing) across various learning contexts (e.g. K12 higher education corporate training informal learning).
The successful candidate will exhibit the ability to produce highquality research seek grant funding and integrate advanced technologies in diverse learning settings.
Minimum Qualifications
- Hold a doctorate in learning design and technologies or an equivalent doctoral degree in a related field (e.g. learning sciences humancomputer interaction information sciences) by August 2025.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of learning theories and solid foundation of instructional design and development .
- Ability to stay current with evolving technology skills for teaching and research to keep pace with the rapidly changing digital landscape.
- Demonstrate advanced expertise in designing developing and integrating instructional design tools.
- Demonstrate a track record of peerreviewed research presentations and publications.
- Possess research competence to conduct empirical research projects independently and collaboratively with colleagues and doctoral students.
- Demonstrate commitment to seeking grant funding.
- Possess curriculum design expertise and exemplary teaching experience at both undergraduate and graduate levels in advanced learning technologies.
Preferred Qualifications
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Work Schedule:
varies based on assignment
Driving University Vehicle:
No
Security Sensitive:
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the search is closed. To apply submit a twopage letter of interest that encompasses your teaching and research a curriculum vitae and contact information for three references to
For more information about joining us as faculty in the department of Learning Technologies please visit our website You may direct specific inquiries to the Search Committee Chair: Dr. Lauren Eutsler.
Benefits:
For information regarding our Benefits click here.
EEO Statement:
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit and takes actions to prevent discrimination harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability genetic information or veteran status in its application and admission processes educational programs and activities facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice file a charge or report or testify assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
Employment Type
Full Time
