MacArthur Chair in Digital Media and Learning
The Faculty of UCLA's Department of Education located within the Graduate
School of Education & Information Studies (GSE&IS) is seeking to expand its
expertise and influence in the field of digital media and learning sciences. The
Faculty invites applications for a newly endowed MacArthur Chair in Digital
Media and Learning at the rank of Full Professor.
We seek candidates with a distinguished record of research and teaching
abilities in digital media and a commitment to digital learning environments. The
Faculty seeks a scholar who transcends traditional divisions and invites
applications from candidates with active research agendas within one or more of
the following areas: (i) the design of digital learning environments and/or new
media pedagogies (ii) innovative frameworks for the analysis, critique and
evaluation of digital media in the lives and schooling of youth/young adults and/or
(iii) critical techno-literacy, participatory culture, and the use of new media to
promote social justice. Candidates with expertise in a broad range of new media
(e.g. games, immersive online environments, mobile devices) would be
welcomed.
The candidate's research agenda should fit with the focus and mission of
GSE&IS's Department of Education. We are a community of learning and action
inspired by the principles of social justice and individual responsibility and by an
ethic of caring. As researchers, teachers, and agenda setters in learning and
information fields, the community promotes transformative practice and
scholarship. As part of a public research university in a large urban setting,
GSE&IS recognizes its commitment to the public trust. In addition, UCLA's
location near the world's center of media and new media production allows for
exciting research and industry collaborations.
The Department of Education has as one of its priorities the recruitment of faculty
who can bridge academic and professional programs. The Department has a
nationally recognized doctoral program (Ph.D.), a professional doctoral program
(Ed.D. degree) in Educational Leadership as well as professional masters
programs (Ed.M. degree) in Teacher Education, Principal Leadership, and
Student Affairs in Higher Education. The Department also offers an
undergraduate minor. As is the case for all Education Faculty, some of the
appointee's teaching responsibilities, according to interest and expertise, will be
for the professional programs and/or undergraduate minor. Information about the
Graduate School of Education & Information Studies is available
at http://gseis.ucla.edu.
QUALIFICATIONS: A doctoral degree in Education or a related field, a
distinguished record of research, scholarly publication, and teaching;
commitment to teaching and mentoring students; and capacity to provide
intellectual leadership to the field and our department. Finally, the Department
values candidates who can add to the diversity of the faculty.
FOR MORE INFO: Contact Associate Professor Noel Enyedy, chair of the
search committee, at enyedy@gseis.ucla.edu. All inquiries will be kept
confidential if desired.
TO APPLY: Applications must include a letter describing your research and
teaching interests, curriculum vitae, samples of your published work, along with
the names and contact information of at least six references. Please send your
application to:
Megan Franke, Chair
Education Department
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1521
Nominations are also invited. Please send a letter giving pertinent information
about the nominee, including contact information.
SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
STARTING DATE: Appointment could begin as early as July 1, 2011, with
teaching duties beginning Fall 2011.
DEADLINE: All applications received by November 1, 2010, will receive full
consideration. However, screening of applications will continue until position is
filled.
UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
We encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.
