Careers @ MSU

Working/Functional Title

Assistant/Associate Tenure System

Position Summary

The College of Education and the College of Natural Science at Michigan State University (MSU) invite applications for a tenure-track assistant/associate professor position focusing on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Education beginning in August 2024. The candidate is expected to pursue a research agenda in AI and education. The qualifications of the candidate will determine the rank of the position. 

The successful candidate will hold a joint appointment with the Colleges of Education and Natural Science. The candidate's background will determine the department(s) where the candidate will be housed. The colleges have several grants in areas related to AI and education, with current faculty from both colleges engaged in various efforts. The successful candidate will hold a position in a growing Center in Education and Emerging and Advanced Learning Technologies

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain a scholarly research, publication, and grant writing record.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses related to AI, data science, and their applications to education and educational research.
• Advise graduate students and supervise graduate student research.
• Engage in service activities to promote scholarship and innovations related to AI and Education within the MSU community and beyond.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate

Minimum Requirements

• Earned doctorate in Educational Technology, Learning Sciences, Quantitative Methods, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience with data analytics, natural language processing, machine learning, and/or computational methods applied to the study of learning and teaching.

Desired Qualifications

• Record in publishing high-quality manuscripts in AI and Education.
• Record in seeking external funding.
• Experience with data analytics, natural language processing, machine learning, and/or computational methods applied to the study of learning and teaching.
• A background in using digital and AI technologies for learning, education, and work.
• Experience in working in collaborative and interdisciplinary groups.
• Desire to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in underserved and underrepresented populations in education, with evidence of efforts in research and practice.

Required Application Materials

1. The candidates should submit a letter of application, a resume, a research and teaching philosophy statement, and names and contact information for three references.

Special Instructions

Applications due date:  Review of applications will begin on February 2 and will continue until the position is filled

The position will remain open until filled

Send inquiries to Professor Joseph Krajcik (krajcik@msu.edu)

Review of Applications Begins On

02/02/2024

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Website

WWW.EDUC.MSU.EDU

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.