Assistant​/Associate Professor Position in AI- Quantitative Research Method in Education

Assistant/Associate Professor Position in AI-Based Quantitative Research Method in Education

Job No: 537861

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Artificial Intelligence

Department:  - ED-SHDOSE-SCHL OF HUM DEV&ORG

Classification

Title:

AST/ASO PROF

Classification

Minimum Requirements:

• Assistant Professor candidates must hold the highest degree appropriate to their field or possess equivalent qualifications based on professional experience, demonstrate successful experience relevant to the position, and exhibit qualities aligned with the goals of the academic unit.
• Associate Professor candidates must hold the highest degree or equivalent qualifications above the highest degree, have produced creative work, professional writing, or research, demonstrated successful teaching or professional experience, and have a distinguished record of achievement beyond the assistant professor level.

Job Description:

The University of Florida has pioneered the integration of AI education across all majors. The College of Education seeks a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in AI-based Quantitative Research Methods in Education
. The faculty member will be part of a productive, collegial community committed to high-quality teaching, research, and service, and will collaborate with researchers across UF's AI and technology-enhanced learning units, including the Institute for Advanced Learning Technologies ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

Successful applicants are expected to develop a coherent research agenda, pursue external funding, publish in top-tier journals, present at professional conferences, and advise graduate students. Service to the program, college, university, and profession is also integral. The appointment is a nine-month, tenure-accruing faculty position beginning August 2026. Salary is negotiable, highly competitive, and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Potential Areas Of Expertise And Scholarship May Include:

• AI-enhanced psychometrics, computational psychometrics, digital-based assessment, and related areas
• Causal machine learning for designing and analyzing experimental and quasi-experimental studies
• Reinforcement learning (RL) in educational research
• Natural language processing (NLP)-based methods in educational assessment, measurement, and quantitative analysis
• Issues of validity, reliability, and heterogeneous impacts in AI-enhanced quantitative methodology
• Advancements to educational quantitative research methodology through AI

Responsibilities:

• Conduct scholarly activities commensurate with tenure-track expectations at a research-intensive university
• Build a collaborative and diverse community of scholars within and outside the college, especially within UF's AI research community
• Vigorously pursue external funding opportunities with the support of the College's Office of Educational Research
• Publish in top-tier refereed scholarly journals
• Advise, engage, and mentor graduate students in teaching, research, and outreach activities
• Design and teach courses (face-to-face, blended, and/or online) for graduate students and, optionally, undergraduate students
• Provide service to the university and the profession

ABOUT THE COLLEGE: The College of Education at the University of Florida, founded in 1906, has consistently been ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in online graduate education and No. 2 nationally for undergraduate education. With nine academic specialties and a strong emphasis on emerging technologies and interdisciplinary research, the college offers 29 bachelor’s and advanced degree programs. Faculty researchers last year secured more than $150 million in external awards.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: The University of Florida, founded in 1853, is a public land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant research university. It ranks among the top public universities in the U.S. and hosts 16 colleges, more than 200 research centers, and 6,600+ faculty members. UF recently launched a $70 million AI partnership with NVIDIA to broaden AI access.

ABOUT THE AREA: UF is located in Gainesville, North Central Florida—a vibrant college town recognized as a top destination for students and faculty, known for its sunshine, culture, and outdoor recreation.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate in a relevant academic discipline. ABD candidates will be considered if the degree is conferred before August 15, 2026.
• Record of scholarship evidenced through publications and presentations at national conferences (commensurate with experience).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching face-to-face, blended, or online classes.
• Proven success in proposing, securing, and managing externally funded projects.
• Commitment to collaboration with faculty and students.
• Experience mentoring students.
• Leadership or active engagement in professional organizations of educational research methodology.

Application Procedures:

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