Barbara B. Jacobs Endowed Chair & Director of the Center for Research on Learning and Technology
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Job Location:
Bloomington - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Position Summary
Barbara B. Jacobs Endowed Chair & Director of the Center for Research on Learning and Technology (Associate/Full Rank) School of Education Indiana University Bloomington Indiana University Bloomington the flagship campus of Indiana University and a major research-intensive university is seeking a visionary leader for the Barbara B. Jacobs Chair faculty position as well as the opportunity to direct the Center for Research on Learning and Technology ( ). The scholar selected for the endowed Jacobs chair will be at the forefront of advancing teaching and learning through technological innovation with a commitment to improving K12 education. The Jacobs Chair receives annual support for five years to advance research teaching and service including outreach to schools and teachers support for graduate research assistance and the development of innovative educational initiatives. The Jacobs Chair will reside in the program within the School of Education that best fits their expertise (e.g. Learning Sciences Instructional Systems Technology or Curriculum and Instruction). The Jacobs Chair will advance research aligned with the Schools strategic direction which includes AI in education. The position is at the rank of tenured associate or full professor. The Jacobs Chair will have the option of directing the Center for Research on Learning and Technology ( CRLT ). This Center advances both research and design of pioneering learning environments at the intersection of pedagogy technology learning theory and 21st-century knowledge demands. The CRLT Director will be the architect of the Centers strategic visionshaping the research agenda; fostering collaborations; supporting faculty in securing external funding; and building a strong community of faculty staff and students. The Director will lead a flexible interdisciplinary team and elevate the CRLTs national and international profile with particular emphasis on the rapidly growing area of AI in education. Responsibilities include : Securing external funding to advance teaching and learning through technological innovations with preferred emphasis on AI in education. Conducting and disseminating impactful research in leading journals and professional venues. Teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students and supervising doctoral research. Cultivating a collaborative and stimulating intellectual community by forging interdisciplinary partnerships across the University and with external organizations particularly K12 schools. Collaborating with colleagues across the School University and external partners to identify educational challenges and to design and test creative solutions. Engaging in outreach with K12 schools and educators to connect research with practice. Developing and implementing a strategic vision that positions the IU School of Education as a global leader in education. Application Procedures The search committee will begin reviewing applications on October 20 2025 and continue to accept and review applications until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 1 2026. Applicants should upload the following materials to: A cover letter outlining interest in the position and relevant qualifications. A current curriculum vitae. A research statement. Contact information for three references (references will not be contacted without the applicants prior knowledge). Before a conditional offer of employment with tenure is finalized candidates will be asked to disclose any pending investigations or previous findings of sexual or professional misconduct. They will also be required to authorize an inquiry by Indiana University Bloomington with all current and former employers along these lines. The relevance of information disclosed or ascertained in the context of this process to a candidates eligibility for hire will be evaluated by Indiana University Bloomington on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should be aware however that Indiana University Bloomington takes matters of sexual and professional misconduct seriously.
Barbara B. Jacobs Endowed Chair & Director of the Center for Research on Learning and Technology (Associate/Full Rank) School of Education Indiana University Bloomington Indiana University Bloomington the flagship campus of Indiana University and a major research-intensive university is seeking a visionary leader for the Barbara B. Jacobs Chair faculty position as well as the opportunity to direct the Center for Research on Learning and Technology ( ). The scholar selected for the endowed Jacobs chair will be at the forefront of advancing teaching and learning through technological innovation with a commitment to improving K12 education. The Jacobs Chair receives annual support for five years to advance research teaching and service including outreach to schools and teachers support for graduate research assistance and the development of innovative educational initiatives. The Jacobs Chair will reside in the program within the School of Education that best fits their expertise (e.g. Learning Sciences Instructional Systems Technology or Curriculum and Instruction). The Jacobs Chair will advance research aligned with the Schools strategic direction which includes AI in education. The position is at the rank of tenured associate or full professor. The Jacobs Chair will have the option of directing the Center for Research on Learning and Technology ( CRLT ). This Center advances both research and design of pioneering learning environments at the intersection of pedagogy technology learning theory and 21st-century knowledge demands. The CRLT Director will be the architect of the Centers strategic visionshaping the research agenda; fostering collaborations; supporting faculty in securing external funding; and building a strong community of faculty staff and students. The Director will lead a flexible interdisciplinary team and elevate the CRLTs national and international profile with particular emphasis on the rapidly growing area of AI in education. Responsibilities include : Securing external funding to advance teaching and learning through technological innovations with preferred emphasis on AI in education. Conducting and disseminating impactful research in leading journals and professional venues. Teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students and supervising doctoral research. Cultivating a collaborative and stimulating intellectual community by forging interdisciplinary partnerships across the University and with external organizations particularly K12 schools. Collaborating with colleagues across the School University and external partners to identify educational challenges and to design and test creative solutions. Engaging in outreach with K12 schools and educators to connect research with practice. Developing and implementing a strategic vision that positions the IU School of Education as a global leader in education. Application Procedures The search committee will begin reviewing applications on October 20 2025 and continue to accept and review applications until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 1 2026. Applicants should upload the following materials to: A cover letter outlining interest in the position and relevant qualifications. A current curriculum vitae. A research statement. Contact information for three references (references will not be contacted without the applicants prior knowledge). Before a conditional offer of employment with tenure is finalized candidates will be asked to disclose any pending investigations or previous findings of sexual or professional misconduct. They will also be required to authorize an inquiry by Indiana University Bloomington with all current and former employers along these lines. The relevance of information disclosed or ascertained in the context of this process to a candidates eligibility for hire will be evaluated by Indiana University Bloomington on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should be aware however that Indiana University Bloomington takes matters of sexual and professional misconduct seriously.
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