Mutlu Sen's First Year Review

First and foremost, I believe that one's interest is one's best director. Ever since I was a primary school student, I had a strong desire for a teaching career and I have known that facilitating someone’s learning is one of my biggest interests. Under favour of my undergraduate and graduate studies, my biggest career goal to achieve is to have a broad vision in how people learn and ways to facilitate human growth through the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of learning environments.

 

More specifically, my career goal is to be a knowledgeable scholar in a well-recognized university in the field of Learning, Design and Technology. To be able to achieve this goal, I will master both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies to some extent that would inform my research and help me think out of the box, develop my research skills to start with academic writing and gaining a better understanding of the role of theory for designing studies in our field, and improve my teaching skills that will lead me respond to the growing demand for meaningful and relevant teaching and meet the challenges of the 21st century. 

 

Job Postings

 

Example 1 - University of Arkansas at Monticello School of Education - Assistant Professor of Education

 

Overview: The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) (www.uamont.edu/jobs) is seeking applicants for a full-time, nine-month tenure track faculty position for Assistant Professor of Education. UAM, one of eleven campuses of the University of Arkansas System, is located in southeastern Arkansas approximately 100 miles south of metropolitan Little Rock. UAM is a comprehensive, residential and commuter, undergraduate institution also offering selected masters degree programs. The UAM School of Education enjoys a strong reputation in the preparation of quality educators. As an NCATE-accredited School of Education and a member of a consortium of education partners, UAM maintains close working relationships with area schools as well as with state agencies.

 

Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in traditional, online, and distance learning environment; supervise teacher candidates in field and internship experiences, participate in public school partnerships; serve on university, public school, state and community committees; advise undergraduate and graduate candidates; providing service in community and professional organizations; engage in collaborative projects with university and P-12 faculty; seek grants to support curriculum and program research and development. Teaching responsibilities include on-line, evening and summer courses.

 

Qualifications: Doctorate preferred; masters degree considered when exceptional expertise can be evidenced; expertise/experience in K-6 education; knowledge of K-6 and Middle Childhood common core curriculum and assessment; expertise in effective instructional/management strategies that address needs of diverse student population; demonstrated proficiency in the use of instructional technology and in the delivery of quality instruction in an online environment. Knowledge of experience in public school STEM Education preferred. 

 

 

Example 2 - California State University San Marcos in California - Assistant Professor of Educational Technology

 

Overview: One tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level is available for individuals with expertise in educational technology. Applicants should have demonstrated excellence in teaching and potential for excellence in educational research. Individuals are encouraged to describe all areas for which they have demonstrated expertise. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.MINIMUM

 

Responsibilities: Preferred candidates have demonstrated intercultural competence with diverse groups in teaching, research, and service. Preferred candidates have experience teaching and supervising in teacher preparation programs and serving students with a variety of learner characteristics. Preferred candidates demonstrate a commitment to the principles of universal design and have experience using technology to support student learning and communication, inclusive of assistive technologies and mobile devices. Preferred candidates have experience in and/or a demonstrated commitment to the use of student and candidate assessment and outcome data to develop instruction and make programmatic decisions. Preferred candidates have an interest in innovative teaching strategies, actively mentoring students, and being actively engaged in research and service. 

 

Qualifications: The School of Education invites applications for a fulltime, tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in Educational Technology to begin in mid-August of 2014. We seek candidates with an earned doctorate (ABD within one year of completion will be considered) in an appropriate field of study and with demonstrated expertise in the field of educational technology in PreK-12 schools. Candidates must be prepared to teach at the university level in teacher education and supervise and advise students in the school’s master’s and doctoral degree programs. Experience teaching learners across the grades (PreK -12) is expected, as is the ability to employ technology and online learning in course design and delivery. Potential for professional inquiry and ongoing program development and coordination is required.