Assistant Professor of Learning Technologies

Title: Assistant Professor of Learning Technologies

Employee Classification: Asst Professor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Information

Department: UNT-Learning Technologies-133300

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Varies based on experience. An offer of employment for this position will be made contingent upon available funding.

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.  

Department Summary

The Department of Learning Technologies, housed in the College of Information at UNT, serves as a dynamic center for advancing the study and application of learning technologies. UNT, recognized as a Tier One research university by the Carnegie Classification, offers 114 bachelor’s, 87 master’s, and 39 doctoral programs, many of which have earned national and international recognition.

The College of Information, founded in 2008 by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, is a proud member of the iSchools and iCaucus. The college fosters a learner-centered environment, connecting information, people/learners, organizations, languages, learning, design, and technology.

As one of four departments within the College of Information, the Department of Learning Technologies offers a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS), a Master of Science (MS), and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Learning Technologies, along with a Graduate Academic Certificate in Instructional Design & Technology. Our graduate programs attract professionals from diverse fields, including K-12 and higher education, e-learning, instructional design and development, learning technologies, human resources, workforce leadership and human performance improvement, and organizational development.
Our faculty are renowned for their interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, and transdisciplinary approaches to teaching and research, with a distinguished record of scholarship and funding. Since 2000, the department has secured over $20 million in research funding through the Texas Center for Educational Technology (TCET) and the Institution for the Integration of Technology into Teaching and Learning (IITTL), which has greatly enhanced the department’s reputation and research impact.

For more information about our degrees, courses, and faculty research, please visit https://lt.unt.edu/.

UNT Community
Denton, Texas, is a vibrant, culturally rich community known for its artistic spirit and diverse events that bring people together year-round. At the heart of Denton is the historic downtown square, featuring unique local restaurants, charming boutiques, and art galleries in a welcoming atmosphere. The city’s calendar is packed with events that showcase its unique character, from the famous Denton Arts & Jazz Festival, which draws music lovers from across the region, to the seasonal community market, where local artisans and farmers connect with residents every weekend. Denton also embraces cultural celebrations such as the Día de los Muertos Festival, creating a spirited blend of tradition and innovation. This lively community makes Denton an