Lecturer-Educational Media
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Posting DetailsRequest to Recruit Position Title Lecturer-Educational Media Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Provide Rank Lecturer Position Number 085741 Department Media, Career Studies, and Leadership Development - 260750Position Summary Information Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree with specific expertise related to one or more of the following: media studies, media production, digital and media literacy, educational technology, instructional design, or closely related area; and
• Ability to design and teach courses in one or more of the following areas: audio-visual media production, digital and media literacy, educational technology, or instructional design.

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required) The department is seeking candidates who have experience with or can demonstrate evidence of potential in one or more of the following:

• Ability to design and teach undergraduate and graduate courses;
• Ability to design and teach courses in various formats (campus-based classroom/lab, hybrid, and online);
• Ability to design and teach courses that integrate media and technology;
• Ability to foster active learning, collaborative learning, creative production, and critical thinking; and
• Experience using industry-standard equipment, tools, and software in media production (e.g., photography, video, animation, game design).

License/Certification Required NADescription of the Department or Unit The Department of Media, Career Studies and Leadership Development is one of five departments in the Reich College of Education, offering programs that prepare students for employment in a wide variety of teaching, administrative and service roles, as well as employment or career advancement in business and industry. The department includes programs in Career and Technical Education; the newly formed Organizational Leadership & Learning program; Media, Technology and Learning Design; Library Science; International Leadership; and School Administration.The Media, Technology and Learning Design (MTL) program provides students with a deep foundation in the practice and theory of learning design, technology innovation, learning analytics, creative media production, and critical studies in higher education. MTL offers a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership, specializing in Instructional Technology Leadership, and a Master's degree (MA) in Media, Technology, and Learning Design with concentrations in Instructional Specialist K-12 Facilitation and Online Design, Communication, and Engagement. Additionally, the program offers a variety of graduate certificates in areas such as Digital Media Literacy; Online Design, Communication and Engagement; and Instructional Technology Facilitation and Leadership. At the undergraduate level, MTL offers a campus-wide Media Studies Minor and a robust selection of General Education courses.Essential Duties and Responsibilities Primary responsibilities include teaching four courses per semester (12 hours) across undergraduate and graduate programs in media, technology, and learning design. Other responsibilities include developing and updating curricula and professional service to the University and/or to the public.Type of Position Full Time Position Appointment Type 1.0 Number Of Months Per Year 9 Physical Demands of Position To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.Posting Details Information Proposed Date of Hire 08/01/2025 Suggested Salary Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. ABD Consideration: N/A - ABD is not applicable for this position. See Minimum Qualifications. ABD Description ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate's salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.Special Instructions to Applicants For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University's Job Board:

Cover Letter - Submit a concise two-page cover letter that clearly addresses how your experiences and credentials align with the minimum requirements and areas of interest outlined in the position description. Address each individually in a way that is easy for the committee to comprehend and highlights your relevant qualifications and achievements. Only the first two pages of your cover letter will be reviewed.

Curriculum Vitae

Statement of Teaching in Action - Submit a concise one-page narrative of your teaching in action that exemplifies one or more ways that you integrate media and technology to foster active learning, collaborative learning, creative production, and/or critical thinking. Examples can draw from formal teaching experience or other relevant contexts, such as mentoring, leading workshops, or facilitating group projects. Only the first page will be reviewed.

List of two professional references with contact information

Optional Materials: A web-based portfolio of your creative media production work and/or student work that was completed in your classes is invited.UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty HiresUNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty HiresPosting Date 12/02/2024 Closing Date 02/02/2025 Open Until Filled No Evaluation of Applications Begins 02/03/2025 Search Chair Name Dr. Theresa Redmond Search Chair Email ...@appstate.edu Quick Link Posting Number FA00475P