Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence – University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

The Fulbright Scholar in Residence (SIR) at the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus will teach courses related to instructional design and digital technologies for teaching and learning such as instructional design, multimedia development, extended reality for education, and special topics (e.g., emerging technologies, podcasting). The specific courses will be determined in consultation with the scholar. The scholar will also conduct workshops and engage with the OU and local community.

The scholar will be hosted in the Learning Experience Design and Technology program within the Department of Educational Psychology in the College of Education. They will independently teach four graduate-level courses (two in the fall and two in the spring). The courses focus on instructional design and digital technologies for teaching and learning such as instructional design, multimedia development, extended reality for education, and special topics (e.g., emerging technologies, podcasting). Average enrollment in each course ranges from 10 to 15. Depending on their interests and areas of expertise, the scholar-in-residence may also have the option of replacing one or two of the four independently taught courses with a co-teaching arrangement with LXDT faculty. The LXDT program emphasizes hands-on, project- and problem-based learning, and the scholar will be encouraged to incorporate elements of this approach in their teaching.

Awardee Profile

The ideal scholar will hold a doctorate in education or curriculum and instruction, preferably with a specialization in Learning Experience Design and Technology, Instructional Technology, Learning Design and Technology, Educational Technology, Multimedia Learning, or related fields. A minimum of five years of teaching experience is required at a reputable higher education institute. Preferences will be given to candidates with international teaching experience through a visiting scholar or exchange program and/or research experience on related topics. Fluency in English should be an important consideration as well. We would also like the scholar to be proficient in student-centered teaching methods including project- and problem-based learning. Candidates with strong practical experience in instructional design (e.g., instructional designer at a higher education institute/company/non-profit) may be considered if their experience is supplemented by teaching and research.

Other Activities

Beyond the host department, the scholar will be actively engaged in various collaborative activities. We will connect them with the college’s Center for Educational Development and Research (CEDaR) to facilitate workshop(s) on instructional development for both our faculty and students across our three departments.

Outside the college, we have strong partnerships with the Emerging Technologies Department at OU Library, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE), and K-20 Center. The scholar will collaborate with the library team on projects that explore the instructional use of emerging technologies such as Virtual Reality.

The university’s Vice Provost for Faculty has offered the university-wide Center for Faculty Excellence as a venue for the scholar to engage campus-wide faculty in workshop(s) on a technology enhanced learning and instruction topic. The scholar will also be introduced to the instructional design team at the K-20 center to gain first-hand insights into their projects.

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About the Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program

The Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence (S-I-R) Program is a unique Fulbright Scholar Program initiative that is driven by U.S. institutions of higher education curriculum and teaching needs. Through the S-I-R Program, institutions host a scholar from outside of the United States for a semester or full academic year to teach courses, assist in curriculum development, guest lecture, develop study abroad/exchange partnerships and engage with the campus and the local community. S-I-Rs work across departments and curricula in a variety of ways to widely enhance or expand an existing international program, develop new world area studies programs, add an international dimension to existing coursework or provide an opportunity for American students to learn about a particular world region or country.

The institution benefits from the expertise provided, and the Scholar attains experience in the U.S. higher education arena. Host institutions will mobilize community partners to provide the visiting scholar with opportunities to learn about American culture, participate in speaking engagements, and contribute to community activities. Through these activities the institution can bolster its ability to teach courses in critical disciplines.

S-I-R applicant institutions are encouraged to propose topics in critical disciplines that suit their institution’s needs.