Project Coordinator-AI-Enabled Research and Pedagogical Innovation

Project Coordinator-AI-Enabled Research and Pedagogical Innovation

The Project Coordinator-AI-Enabled Research and Pedagogical Innovation works with the Director of Faculty Professional Development to design and implement a comprehensive research and assessment plan within the Center for the Advancement of Teaching Excellence (CATE). The primary responsibility is to design and implement rigorous research plans, enhanced through the use of AI, that systematically assess the impact of current faculty professional development initiatives.

Additionally, the role may include development and facilitation of faculty professional development in emerging technologies (e.g., GenAI) as well as evidence-based pedagogical strategies (e.g., TAD/TILT).

Duties and Tasks:

• Program & Data Review:
  Evaluate existing professional development programs, materials, and participant data.
• Research:
  Conduct research on relevant topics to guide project development.
• Assessment Instrument Design:
  Construct assessment tools, including surveys, interview protocols, and focus group guides.
• Data Collection &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with CATE and other college staff members to gather data from faculty participants.
• Data Analysis:
  Use AI to perform and validate comprehensive qualitative and quantitative data analysis on collected feedback.
• Reporting & Presentation:
  Synthesize findings into formal reports with actionable recommendations.
• Professional Development:
  Utilize train-the-trainer style methodology to train CATE staff and relevant college units to use AI for research design, data analysis, and human-in-the-loop validation.
• Content Development:
  Create faculty professional development materials in emerging technologies (e.g., GenAI) as well as evidence-based pedagogical strategies (e.g., TAD/TILT).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated understanding of high-impact, evidence-backed, student-centered pedagogies within higher education contexts, including the integration of emerging technologies like GenAI into teaching practices.
• Demonstrated understanding of instructional design principles, educational research methodologies, and both qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
• Ability to translate complex data sets and academic literature into actionable insights, clear reports, and engaging stakeholder presentations.
• Ability to work productively alongside departmental staff, faculty members, and institutional stakeholders to achieve project goals.
• Ability to apply logical sequences to analyze issues, resolve systemic challenges, and exercise independent, sound judgment.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision whilst acting as a collegial, effective member of a diverse team.
• Ability to effectively train, upskill, and support CATE staff, faculty, and college units on the technical application of AI tools in research and instructional contexts.
• Solid knowledge of standard business protocol, professional office systems, and administrative procedures.

Minimum

Work Experience:

• Experience in leveraging Artificial Intelligence and generative AI tools as an advanced methodology for research design, qualitative/quantitative data analysis, and human-in-the-loop validation.
• Experience in train-the-trainer style methodology to train others in use of AI for research design, data analysis, and human-in-the-loop validation.
• Experience in creating faculty professional development materials in emerging technologies (e.g., GenAI) as well as evidence-based pedagogical strategies (e.g., TAD/TILT).

Additional Considerations:

• Experience with Canvas or other Learning Management Systems (LMS), Zoom or other web-based conferencing platforms, and People Soft or other Student Information Systems (SIS).
• Experience in developing educational evaluation metrics and assessment tools, such as surveys, focus group guides, and interview protocols.
• Experience in word processing, database, spreadsheet, and multimedia software, including the Microsoft Office and Google suites.

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