Career Goals
After receiving my Ph.D. from the Learning, Design, and Technology program, I see myself developing and delivering online curriculum. I would like to use what I learn about theory, instructional design, online course creation and delivery, and learning styles to further my pursuit.
In the field of academia, I could obtain a job at a college or university either as a faculty member or as part of a CTL or an office of online learning. I could also work either with a school district as a technology or online learning director, with a company to create and deliver training materials, or independently to create online curriculum and courses for students and/or faculty.
Below are jobs that fit my goal and that I feel I will be qualified for upon completion of my degree.
In the field of academia, I could obtain a job at a college or university either as a faculty member or as part of a CTL or an office of online learning. I could also work either with a school district as a technology or online learning director, with a company to create and deliver training materials, or independently to create online curriculum and courses for students and/or faculty.
Below are jobs that fit my goal and that I feel I will be qualified for upon completion of my degree.
Sample Jobs
Assistant Professor in Instructional Technology
Georgia College and State University
This is a tenure track position that is responsible for teaching and course development. Upon graduation, I will be qualified for this position by meeting the following job qualifications:
Assistant Professor of Instructional Technology
Texas A & M University
This is a tenure track position that is responsible for teaching; advising; performing professional scholarly activities, including research and publication and grant writing; serving on departmental, college, and university committees as assigned; and engaging in partnership activities with local public schools. Upon graduation, I will be qualified for this position by meeting the following job qualifications:
Director of Digital Learning
Marietta City Schools, GA
This position plans, develops, and implements initiatives aligned with the MCS Technology Plan. This position provides direct and indirect support of schools' digital learning programs as well as coordinates the selection and procurement of associated resources. Upon graduation, I will be qualified for this position by meeting the following job qualifications:
Assistant Director of the Learning Lab
Harvard University
This position will play a lead role in the newly launched Learning Lab, a space designed to house and incubate faculty-driven projects related to teaching and learning. Upon graduation, I will be qualified for this position by meeting the following job qualifications:
Georgia College and State University
This is a tenure track position that is responsible for teaching and course development. Upon graduation, I will be qualified for this position by meeting the following job qualifications:
- A Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Instructional Technology is required before the effective date of employment
- Experience in online instructional design and online teaching is preferred
- The willingness and expertise to teach in the library media area is a plus
Assistant Professor of Instructional Technology
Texas A & M University
This is a tenure track position that is responsible for teaching; advising; performing professional scholarly activities, including research and publication and grant writing; serving on departmental, college, and university committees as assigned; and engaging in partnership activities with local public schools. Upon graduation, I will be qualified for this position by meeting the following job qualifications:
- Required doctorate in education/instructional technology or related field from an accredited institution
- Demonstrated experience in scholarly activity
- Effective communication skills
Director of Digital Learning
Marietta City Schools, GA
This position plans, develops, and implements initiatives aligned with the MCS Technology Plan. This position provides direct and indirect support of schools' digital learning programs as well as coordinates the selection and procurement of associated resources. Upon graduation, I will be qualified for this position by meeting the following job qualifications:
- Advanced Degree in Educational Leadership is required
- Eligibility for Georgia certification in educational leadership is required
- Knowledge of general pedagogy and adult learning theory
Assistant Director of the Learning Lab
Harvard University
This position will play a lead role in the newly launched Learning Lab, a space designed to house and incubate faculty-driven projects related to teaching and learning. Upon graduation, I will be qualified for this position by meeting the following job qualifications:
- A Graduate degree is required. (Ph.D. preferred)
- Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience at the college level
- 3 years of experience in media technology or instructional design