Instructional Psychology and Technology, FT Faculty CFS Professorial (tenure track)

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Instructional Psychology & Technology (IP&T) at Brigham Young University seeks to hire a full-time, professorial faculty member. BYU is a religious institution that promotes scholars who emulate Jesus Christ, the master teacher and designer. IP&T primarily serves graduate students seeking master’s and doctoral degrees. In addition, IP&T professors teach undergraduate courses in design thinking and educational technology. We are seeking a dynamic candidate with a strong testimony of the Savior Jesus Christ and the sacred role of learning in growing closer to Him.
The candidate should have technical skills and experience in designing and developing instructional products. They should have background and experience in online and blended learning; educational technology in K-12, corporate, or higher education settings; and an understanding of how to create effective user-interface and user experience designs. The candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in instructional design, eLearning tools, online teaching and learning, and educational technology for classroom use.
In addition to teaching and mentoring responsibilities, IP&T places a strong emphasis on research. The ideal candidate will present an established or emerging research agenda that prioritizes improving learning experiences for God’s children. They will mentor and work with undergraduate and graduate students to design and develop effective learning solutions, cultivating a culture of inquiry that seeks to inform temporal understanding through heavenly inspiration.

Requirements

• PhD in Instructional Technology or related field
• Teach courses and mentor students in educational technology
• Technical ability to develop learning materials
• Ability to mentor master's and doctoral students in the design, development, and research of learning materials
• Established or emerging research publication record

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching in varied contexts (e.g., K-12, blended, online, asynchronous, synchronous, in-person)
• Project management
• Understanding of User Experience and Interface Design
• Experience developing instructional products end-to-end with emerging AI tools
• Computer programming
• Experience developing instructional assessments

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses in instructional design & development, assessment, psychology, or evaluation
• Teach undergraduate courses in educational technology
• Advise MS and PhD students
• Devise, carry out, and maintain a robust research agenda
• Publish and disseminate research in peer-reviewed venues
• Embrace and fully participate in BYU citizenship and culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree