Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

The Learning, Design, and Technology (LDT) program consists of 9 faculty members with a variety of research interests. The LDT program offers M.Ed., Ed.S., and Ph.D. degrees and nondegree certificates; attracts and supports national and international doctoral students; and has strong collaborative relationships with colleagues in STEM disciplines, and quantitative and qualitative research methods.

We offer M.Ed. and Ed.S. degrees focused on K12 education, an M.Ed. focused on instructional design and development, an M.Ed. focused on research, and a Ph.D. focused on using design, research, and scholarship to solve real-world educational problems in multiple contexts.

For more information about the Department of Workforce Education and Instructional Technology, visit: https://coe.uga.edu/directory/workforce-education-and-instructionaltechnology.

For more information about the Learning, Design, and Technology program, visit: https://coe.uga.edu/academics/concentrations/learning-design-and-technology

Athens is known for its music, art, and food as well as its accessibility to the Atlanta area (see www.visitathensga.com and http://www.georgia.gov/).

Applications received by February 2, 2024 are assured full consideration. We will continue to accept and screen applications until the position is filled.

A complete application includes:

Please direct inquiries to the search committee chair: Dr. Matthew Schmidt (matthew.schmidt@uga.edu).

Please note that this position is contingent on availability of funding. Hiring is contingent on proof of eligibility to work in the United States and completion of a background check, among other requirements.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).