Assistant/Associate Professor AI and Emerging Technologies in Teaching and Learning

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Position Information

**Proposed Faculty Rank** Assistant/Associate Professor

**Department** 00810 - Scient Comp & Imag Instit-Oper

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Track** Tenure Track

**New Position to Begin** 7/1/2026

**Details**
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the ways in which curriculum is designed, delivered, and supported across all educational settings.

Institutions must adapt to prepare students for an AI-driven future, while also equipping faculty with tools, strategies, and frameworks to responsibly and effectively integrate AI into their teaching and research practices.

The University of Utah, under its**Strategy 2030**and One-U Responsible AI Initiative (**One-U RAI**), is investing in faculty who will strengthen teaching, research, and partnerships at the intersection of curriculum innovation, faculty support, and responsible AI use.

This faculty member will build collaborations across colleges, develop research on AI in teaching and learning, and advance faculty development programs to expand AI literacy and innovative pedagogy across the institution.

We seek candidates with demonstrated expertise in research directed at curriculum innovation, AI in teaching and learning, and/or faculty development initiatives.

This recruitment specifically targets faculty with expertise in AI in curriculum and faculty support innovation, helping advance new pedagogical approaches and equipping educators with tools and knowledge to responsibly use AI in the classroom.

Research areas may include, but are not limited to:

+ AI-supported curriculum design and instructional innovation

+ Faculty development and training in AI literacy and teaching practices

+ Ethical and responsible integration of AI in teaching and learning

+ AI-enhanced assessment, advising, and student engagement

+ Faculty-centered research on effective AI-supported teaching models

+ AI technologies design and development to enhance teaching and learning via learning engineering

+ Human-computer interaction and human-centered AI for teaching and learning

+ Cognitive, motivational, and social aspects of human learning and memory that inform the effective of use of AI in teaching and learning

This specific recruitment is for a tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to begin in Fall 2026.

The successful candidate will have a research appointment with theScientific Computing and Imaging (**SCI**) Institute at the University of Utah, and their tenure home in one of the following participating colleges and departments:**College of Architecture + Planning**: Department of**City and Metropolitan Planning**and**Multi-Disciplinary Design**, Division of**Games**, School of**Architecture**;**College of Business**: Departments of**Operations & Information Systems**and**Quantitative Analysis of Markets and Organizations ( QAMO )**;**College of Education**: Department of**Educational Psychology**;**College of Engineering**: School of**Computing**;**College of Humanities**: Departments of**Communication**and**Writing & Rhetoric Studies**;**College of Science**: Department of**Mathematics**;**College of Social and Behavioral Science**: Department of**Psychology**.

We seek a colleague with a commitment to excellence in teaching and demonstrated ability to obtain research funding and publish high-quality peer-reviewed research.

We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to our university’s**Strategy 2030**and the**One-U RAI**.

Qualified candidates may come from 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.

**Responsibilities**

Research & Scholarship:

+ 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.

Teaching & Curriculum Development:

+ 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.

Collaboration & Engagement:

+ 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.

Leadership & Service:

+ 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.

**Qualifications**

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.

**About the Initiative**

The One-U RAI housed within the Scientific Computing and Imaging ( SCI ) Institute at the University of Utah is growing and pursuing multiple new faculty hires over the next five years.

These hires will expand the core research expertise in responsible and translational AI within three thematic areas: environment, healthcare and wellness, and teaching and learning.

A major goal is to attract new partnerships across the University and beyond.

Candidates whose research expertise integrates social and technical aspects are of particular interest.

**About the SCI Institute**

The SCI Institute is a transdisciplinary, research-focused partnering entity at the University of Utah, comprising faculty from four academic colleges, as well as students and staff (185 current personnel).

The SCI Institute’s vision is to advance translational computing and data to enable the transformation across disciplines in a way that benefits the University of Utah and society at large.

Its mission is to advance computation and data science to catalyze research excellence and discovery in diverse domains applied to multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary problems of societal importance.

The Institute accomplishes these goals through the collaborative development, deployment, and application of software systems and tools for applied scientific and data computing, imaging, and visualization.

Over more than three decades, the SCI Institute has established itself as an internationally recognized leader in translational innovations across computational and data science, with leading research and training programs in the areas of visualization, scientific and biomedical computing, and image analysis applied to a broad range of challenging problems.

Alongside its research goals is a passion to educate students and staff.

The SCI Institute is proud to have supported over 400 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows and nearly 100 undergraduates to achieve an education at the cutting edge of research.

Additional information about the Institute and current faculty can be found at**sci.utah.edu**.

**About the University of Utah**

The University of Utah is a Carnegie Research I Institution.

Located in metropolitan Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, the University of Utah is the state’s flagship research institution and emphasizes exceptional scholarship, quality teaching, and professional service.

The university serves over 32,000 students from across the U.S. and the world with over 72 major subjects at the undergraduate level and more than 90 major fields of study at the graduate level, including law and medicine.

Known for its proximity to seven world-class ski resorts within 40 minutes of campus, the University of Utah encourages an active, holistic lifestyle, innovation, and collaborative thinking to engage students, faculty, and business leaders.

The University of Utah provides a generous benefits package with a variety of medical and dental plans from which to choose.

Other important benefits include retirement, tuition reduction, a wellness program, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Salt Lake City is a vibrant, major metropolitan area with a diverse, multicultural population and numerous cultural and outdoor activities.

Utah and the stunning Salt Lake Valley are undergoing robust economic growth with one of the Nation’s fastest-growing technology sectors, and the University of Utah is acclaimed for its successes in technology-driven start-ups.

The University has invested significantly in the SCI Institute, and substantial further investments are now enabling these recruitments.

Salt Lake City is home to a robust array of diverse communities, facilitating numerous opportunities for interaction with a range of civic and political organizations, given the city’s role as the governmental and social nerve center of the state.

Utah public schools serve a diverse student body (statewide average: eight percent ELs and twenty-six percent non-white), notably higher in its urban districts.

Utah is also home to the first state-legislated and funded K-16 dual language education model in the country.

The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator.

Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified veterans.

Reasonable disability accommodations will be provided with appropriate notice.

For additional information about the University’s commitment to equal opportunity and access.

For more details see:**http://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/**.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

**Special Instructions for Candidates**

Qualified applicants must submit:

+ A letter of intent outlining research and teaching interests

+ Curriculum vitae

+ Teaching philosophy statement

Review of applications will begin November 15, 2025, and remain open until the position is filled.

References will not be contacted without candidate consent.

Inquiries regarding the position may be directed to the Search Committee Co-Chairs, Rob Macleod (**macleod@sci.utah.edu**) and Chenglu Li (**chenglu.li@utah.edu**).

**EEO/Non-Discrimination Information**
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law.

Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status.

The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106.

The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA).

More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:
https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

**Notice**
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”).

Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work).

Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information.

Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions.

Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

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**Special Instructions for Candidates**
Qualified applicants must submit:

● A letter of intent including research and teaching interests;

● Curriculum vitae

● Teaching philosophy statement

References will not be contacted prior to receiving the candidate’s consent to contact.

Candidates may be asked to provide additional information during the search process.

**Open Date** 10/07/2024

**Close Date**

**Open Until Filled** Yes

**Requisition Number** PRN01422CF

**Type** Faculty

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