Job Title

Assistant Professor of Instructional Design and Technology

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Education

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Education at West Texas A&M University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Instructional Design and Technology (IDT) for the Fall of 2025. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to teach engaging and relevant online courses in the graduate-level IDT program while also serving as the program’s director. The successful applicant must have expertise in innovative instructional design, proven success in graduate program recruitment, and a vision for developing and maintaining a high-quality graduate-level online program.

Work Performed:

This is a full-time, 9-month tenure-track faculty position. The teaching load will consist of teaching graduate-level online courses in the Instructional Design and Technology program. Other responsibilities will include advising students in the program, serving as the program chair, maintaining an active research agenda resulting in peer-reviewed publications, participating in departmental, college, and university service, and other duties as assigned.

Necessary Qualifications:

• Earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in instructional design, instructional technology, or educational technology.

• Demonstrated ability to teach online graduate-level courses in instructional design, instructional technology, or educational technology.

• Successful background in instructional design, curriculum development, and educational technology implementation in academic (elementary, secondary, and/or post-secondary), business/industry/corporate, and/or governmental and non-profit settings.

• Evidence of scholarly productivity, such as peer-reviewed journal articles, conference presentations, or book chapters in the field of instructional design.

• Proficiency in design tools and knowledge of instructional design software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Adobe Certified Professional, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, etc.), learning management systems (LMS), and multimedia development tools.

• Progressive-minded leader who exhibits strong oral and written communication skills for teaching, mentoring, and leadership roles.

• Industry-recognized certifications in instructional design or educational technology (e.g., Certified Instructional Designer, Adobe Certified Professional, Microsoft Office Specialist Master Certification, etc.)

• Evidence of continued engagement in professional learning or associations like AECT (Association for Educational Communications and Technology) or ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Forward thinker and change innovator who demonstrates experience with a variety of online/virtual teaching strategies, foundationally supported by specialized knowledge in instructional design principles, adult learning theories, technology integration, e-learning development, and knowledge and interest in generative and predictive A.I.

• Visionary leadership experience in managing academic programs, curriculum development, strategic planning and program assessment.

• Ability to effectively collaborate with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds to embrace and lead change.

Applicant Instructions:

We require the following:

• Letter of interest or cover letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• Portfolio of creative work

• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts are expected to be submitted promptly by the successful candidate)

• Three professional references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application. Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at hr@wtamu.edu .

Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits (https://www.wtamu.edu/business-finance/human-resources/benefits.html)

For additional questions or information regarding this position, please contact:

Search Committee Chair: Betty Coneway

Department: Education

Phone: (806)-651-2664

Email: bconeway@wtamu.edu

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.