University of Utah ยท 2 months ago
Assistant/Associate Professor AI and Emerging Technologies in Teaching and Learning
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelThe University of Utah is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor specializing in AI and Emerging Technologies in Teaching and Learning. The successful candidate will focus on research in AI for curriculum innovation, develop faculty support programs, and enhance AI literacy in educational practices.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Develop a program of applied research in AI for curriculum design and faculty support
Publish high-quality peer-reviewed work and secure external funding in AI, pedagogy, or education research
Explore responsible uses of AI in curriculum development, student engagement, and instructional innovation
Teach and develop courses on AI in education, curriculum design, and faculty innovation strategies
Contribute to certificate and professional development programs in AI and teaching innovation
Mentor faculty, graduate students, and education leaders on responsible AI use in teaching
Partner with the Scientific Computing and Imaging (SCI) Institute (sci.utah.edu) and other academic units to design scalable initiatives
Collaborate with colleagues across departments (Education, Business, Social Sciences, Humanities, Engineering, Sciences, Design, etc.)
Lead faculty development initiatives that expand institutional AI literacy and innovation capacity
Contribute to the University's national leadership in AI in teaching and learning
Participate in faculty governance and committee work
Advance inclusive practices to ensure all faculty and students have access to AI tools and training
Qualification
Required
A doctoral degree in education, instructional design, educational technology, learning sciences, social sciences, psychology, humanities, communication, writing studies, computer science, physical sciences, engineering, mathematics, design, architecture, planning, business, economics, or related fields (by start date)
Demonstrated record of scholarship or applied practice in AI and/or curriculum innovation
Evidence of teaching excellence and faculty development experience
Commitment to responsible, ethical, and equitable approaches to AI in teaching and learning
Preferred
Experience securing external funding from foundations, federal agencies, or industry
Demonstrated partnerships with faculty development centers, professional organizations, or education initiatives
Expertise in designing and evaluating accessible training programs for diverse faculty and instructors
Experience with AI-enhanced teaching tools, learning analytics, or assessment frameworks
Benefits
Medical and dental plans
Retirement
Tuition reduction
Wellness program
Employee Assistance Program
Company
University of Utah
The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah.
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