Professor of Practice in Learning Sciences Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Position Details

Posting Number F00388P

Classification Title Professor of Practice

Position Title Professor of Practice in Learning Sciences Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Position Description

The successful candidate will help shape and lead a newly developed Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) program in Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Education through innovative undergraduate teaching, curriculum development, partnership-building, and program leadership. Candidates should have a strong record of teaching, mentoring, and professional work related to educational innovation, learning design, or social entrepreneurship. We especially welcome applicants who are deeply connected to non-profit, community, or industry networks in Atlanta and who have a commitment to fostering equity and innovation in education.

Professors of Practice are expected to teach undergraduate courses (including those focused on design thinking, innovation in education, and the learning sciences), advise students, contribute to program coordination and development, and build relationships with community and industry partners to create internship, project-based, and experiential learning opportunities.

Required Education

A terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent) or significant professional experience and leadership in education innovation, learning design, or related sectors.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching or leading educational programs at the undergraduate or graduate level
• Experience with design thinking, innovation in education, learning sciences, or entrepreneurship
• Strong relationships with non-profits, social enterprises, community organizations, or industry partners, particularly in the Atlanta area
• Experience designing or leading experiential or project-based learning opportunities
• Familiarity with interdisciplinary or applied undergraduate programs