Lecturer in Learning, Media and Technology (LMT)

Title: Lecturer in Learning, Media and Technology (LMT)

Executive Area: Academic Affairs

College/School/MBU: College of Education

Department: Teacher Ed/Curriculum Studies

Work Location: Amherst

Schedule:Full Time

Work Arrangement:Onsite

Job Summary

The Department of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies (TECS) within the College of Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Lecturer in Learning, Media and Technology (LMT). Responsibilities include teaching LMT-related courses, student advising, and program coordination.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to educational technology / learning experience design and teacher preparation programs, at the undergraduate and graduate level. We seek a teacher-scholar with a demonstrated commitment to technology and CS education, which is learner-oriented, and aligned around principles of student success, community engagement, and inclusive research, teaching, and service.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in an educational setting (elementary, secondary, or higher education); experience teaching digital media design for learning courses (e.g., video production, game design, media development); experience teaching programming and/or related areas (e.g., robotics, maker technologies) to students, teachers and/or individuals with little or no prior experience; some background teaching computer science, engineering, media development, or robotics to K-12 educators or students; and experience with assistive technologies and their connection to special education.

This position, with the possibility of renewal, will begin September 1, 2027.

Essential Functions

Teach courses in LMT at the undergraduate and graduate level, including courses on programming for K-12 teachers, digital media design for learning, robotics and maker technologies, teaching and learning with computational media, as well as capstone and practicum courses.

Provide program coordination for the Learning, Media, and Technology graduate, certificate and related programs to ensure alignment, scheduling and staffing of all courses.

Assist with transitioning the program, selected program components, or individual courses to online formats, as appropriate, in collaboration with program faculty and the Office of Online Education and Digital Learning.

Support efforts to develop and expand related offerings, including the Digital Literacy and Computer Science (DLCS) teacher licensure program, other certificate programs, and micro credentials, with program faculty.

Collaborate with program faculty to review and update program curricula, handbooks, and related materials.

Participate in faculty governance, attend relevant meetings, and serve on committees, particularly those related to educator licensure and Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctoral degree in learning technologies, curriculum and instruction, education, learning sciences, educational technology, instructional design, interaction design, information science, informatics, or a related field.

Demonstrated expertise in learning technologies, including the design, development, and evaluation of technology-enhanced learning experiences.

Experience designing and teaching technology-integrated courses, with the ability to apply learning theory to instructional technology and digital media.

Ability to work effectively with learners of diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to design engaging asynchronous and synchronous (in-person or virtual) learning experiences.

Understanding of learning design frameworks relevant to lifelong learning and/or adult learners.

Experience in curriculum and academic program development in higher education institutions.

Demonstrated commitment to inclusive teaching and to supporting student success across diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Experience working with or teaching, students from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socio-economic backgrounds.

Experience working with pre-service and in-service teachers and administrators in school-university partnership programs.

Experience teaching computer science, engineering, AI, digital media development, or robotics to K-12 educators or students.

Administrative experience or college teaching experience preferred.

Additional Details

This position will start on September 1, 2027, and will initially be for two years. The position is intended to be ongoing, with reappointment contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance.

This position is subject to final budgetary and administrative approval.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a standard office or indoor university environment and involves minimal physical exertion.

Work Schedule and Work Arrangement

This position, with the possibility of renewal, will begin September 1, 2027.

Salary Information

The University expects to pay within an approximate range between $65,550 and $87,040.

Please note: The low end of this range is based on the minimum salary for the rank included in the collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Massachusetts Society of Professors, UMass Amherst/MTA/NEA. The high-end of the pay range reflects an increase above the median salaries at this rank within the department for faculty who may have multiple years of faculty experience. The specific pay for this position will be determined by the University based on consideration of all relevant factors, including faculty rank and required relevant certifications, when and if it decides to extend an offer of employment.

Special Instructions for Applicants

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants are required to apply through the UMass online application system, where they should submit the following materials (in pdf format):

1. A letter of interest that addresses the candidate's alignment with the minimum and preferred qualifications
2. A curriculum vitae
3. Names and contact information for three (3) professional references
4. An inclusive excellence statement is to be included with each candidate's application materials. The inclusive excellence statement is intended to clarify how a candidate will support university's commitment to public impact, inclusive innovation and social responsibility at all levels of the organization and may highlight prior advocacy efforts or intended contributions to the College of Education.
5. OPTIONAL: Previous teaching evaluations and/or student testimonies.

This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.