I wouldn’t normally post something like this, but the nature of the research foci being requested is quite unique (and I also think thematically consistent with this blog). Any doctoral students that are regular readers and may be close to graduation may be interested in this particular position.
Description:
The Ohio State University’s College of Education and Human Ecology (http://ehe.osu.edu/) is seeking a national leader in the area of e-learning research. We are interested in a colleague with an established research agenda that will inform our understanding of e-learning within K-12 or workforce contexts. While seeking tenure in either the School of Educational Policy and Leadership (http://ehe.osu.edu/epl/) or the School of Teaching and Learning (http://ehe.osu.edu/edtl/), the ideal candidate will initiate and coordinate research initiatives across the College and build an interdisciplinary focus on e-learning in one or more of the following areas:
- Blended Learning
- Developing and scaling e-learning approaches/interventions
- Distance Education
- E-learning Policy
- Educational Video Games
- Mobile learning
- Technology and Curriculum Integration
Qualifications:
- Earned doctorate in Educational/Instructional Technology, Distance Education, Workforce Development, or a closely related field
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching, including the innovative use of distance and related technologies along with a record of successful advising and mentoring of graduate-level research, commensurate with experience
- Demonstrated ability to function effectively as a member of a team
- Evidence of engagement in high quality externally funded research and scholarship in e-learning and a corresponding record of excellent research publications and presentations, commensurate with experience
- An ability and interest in working with diverse populations
The successful candidate will:
- Provide leadership in the development of the College’s e-learning efforts
- Collaborate with the Ohio Resource Center/Digital Learning Clearinghouse (http://ohiorc.org/) on research and evaluation projects
- Engage in a funded research agenda
- Recruit, advise, and mentor students
- Collaborate with faculty on research activities and grant proposal development
- Teach face-to-face, online and blended courses
- Engage in service and outreach
Review of applications will begin approximately February 27, 2012, and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy statement, research statement, and names and contact information of three references to:
Jennifer Lindsay
Human Resource Generalist
School of Educational Policy & Leadership
The Ohio State University
160D Ramseyer Hall
29 West Woodruff Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210Submission of electronic applications is desired but not required. Please send electronic application materials to jlindsay@ehe.osu.edu or fax materials to (614) 292-2645. Position requires successful completion of a background check.
The Ohio State University is located in Columbus, Ohio, the culturally vibrant capitol of the state. The University is a center of innovation surrounded by diverse and livable urban, suburban, and rural communities. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. EEO/AA employer.
