CANADA RESEARCH CHAIR (TIER II) IN MOBILE LEARNING
Date Posted: May 12, 2011
Region: Ontario
Institution: University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Discipline: Education
Web Link: http://www.uoit.ca
Apply Until: July 15, 2011
The Faculty of Education at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) invites applications for a Tier II Canada Research Chair appointment. The Faculty is seeking a candidate with an international profile to provide vision and leadership in Mobile Learning and/or Educational Informatics. The successful Chair will be expected to have a research focus in the area of digital technologies and learning including the use of mobile technology for learning and how this can shape the ways in which learning can be fostered in a variety of contexts such as schools, higher education institutions, and industry, as well as for an inclusive population target. The Chair will join current faculty in the development of an emerging research group in Educational Informatics and the development of a new graduate program in Education and Digital Technology, as well as a projected undergraduate program in Adult education and Digital Technology. Candidates with collaborative and/or interdisciplinary research experience are preferred.
As an innovative university, UOIT delivers a leading-edge learning environment that uniquely combines academic knowledge, research opportunities, hands-on skills and a vibrant student life. UOIT's more than 7400 undergraduate and graduate students are taught by professors who are experts in their fields from around the world. As Ontario's first laptop-based university, the university offers a diverse array of challenging undergraduate and graduate degree programs through its faculties of Business and Information Technology, Education, Energy Systems and Nuclear Science, Engineering and Applied Science, Health Sciences, Science, and Social Science and Humanities. UOIT's commitment to research excellence has resulted in millions of dollars in grants and awards, including nine Canada Research Chairs.
Applicants should have earned a doctoral degree in a relevant field, and must demonstrate extensive research experience in mobile-learning and/or educational informatics. Demonstrated commitment to research excellence, ability to develop collaborative research partnerships, ability to conduct a dynamic and world-class research program, and strong teaching and communication skills are essential. The appointment to this tenured or tenure-track faculty position will be at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, depending on the qualifications of the successful applicant.
Review of applications will begin on July 15, 2011 until a suitable candidate is found. Applicants should submit in electronic format, with their name and competition number UOIT 11-27 in the subject line, curriculum vitae including a list of publications, statements of research and teaching interests, and 3 letters of reference adhering to the CRC format to careers@uoit.ca .
UOIT is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified women and men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Canada Research Chairs are subject to review and approval by the CRC Secretariat. Further details on the CRC Program can be viewed at http://www.chairs.gc.ca
