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Associate/Full Professor, Learning and Performance Support Laboratory, University of Georgia

The Learning and Performance Support Laboratory (LPSL) (http://lpsl.coe.uga.edu/) is pleased to announce a senior-level, tenure-track research position at the Associate/Full Professor level beginning Fall 2008. We seek an individual with outstanding accomplishments for advancing technology innovation in teaching, learning or performing. The successful candidate will provide leadership in the Lab, College, University, and beyond and maintain a research and development agenda appropriate to his or her interests, including developing proposals for external funding, overseeing project development and implementation, disseminating research through scholarly writing and presentations, mentoring graduate students, and collaborating with faculty on research activities related to the Lab's mission. The candidate will contribute to the instructional and service missions of an academic department, where appointment, tenure and promotion will be determined based upon the candidate's background, expertise and interests.

The LPSL is an interdisciplinary research and development unit of the College of Education and The University of Georgia. Affiliated LPSL researchers include university faculty, K-12 educators, and industry partners. LPSL researchers, individually and collaboratively, advance research, theory and practice related to technology's roles in interactive learning environments, teacher preparation and school reform, and assessment. Lab R&D focuses on technology's potential to improve teaching, learning and performing across subject areas (e.g., science, mathematics, etc), age-grade levels (e.g., children's learning, adult professional development, etc), and settings (e.g., preK-12 schools, universities, corporate training, etc).

Required qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in a related field (e.g., instructional technology, teacher education, learning sciences, math or science education, educational psychology)

• Established program of research related to the Lab's mission

• Track record in securing external funding

• Eligible for tenure in an academic department in the College of Education

Desired qualificaitons:

• Experience in collaborative R&D

• Experience in grant and contract settings

Forward a letter of application, statement of research interests describing current projects and activities as well as future research plans and interests, academic resume, contact information for three references, and 2-3 recent publications to:

Dr. Michael Hannafin, Chair
LPSL Search Committee
611 Aderhold Hall
The University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-7101

Applications received by November 16, 2007 will be assured full consideration.

The University of Georgia (http://www.uga.edu), a 33,000 student research-extensive institution, is located in Athens, Georgia, a community rich in social, cultural and recreational opportunities. The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified candidates from all academic disciplines are encouraged to apply.