Assistant Director of the Clark AI and Pedagogy Lab

Location: Worcester, MA

Category: Staff and Administrators

Job Type: Full-time - Exempt

Posted On: Mon Aug 3 2026

The Socr-AI-tic Lab for Collaborative Pedagogy serves as a hub for research, development, and implementation of AI-integrated pedagogical practices ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). Specifically, the lab is working on educating the Clark community, professors and students alike, about AI literacy and AI application in pedagogy. In addition, in the lab we create, test, and research software for use in higher education classes.

Note:

This is a temporary, one year position, contingent on annual funding availability and will conclude at the end of the appointment period unless extended. Any renewal beyond the initial appointment period will depend on a review of project progress and funding availability.

The Assistant Director of the Clark AI and Pedagogy Lab will sometimes assist with and other times take a leadership role on the following:

• Developing curriculum for and teaching AI literacy classes
• Supporting faculty in the integration of AI tools for pedagogy through
  • Workshops
  • Community of practice
  • 1:1 support
• Developing AI tools for professors and students, especially Microsoft copilot agents
• Developing AI applications for professors and students (using vibe coding)
• Conducting research into the efficacy of AI applications for education
• Conducting research into the societal impacts of AI
• Attending and presenting at conferences
• Forming and participating in coalitions about AI in education
• Marketing Clark's AI tools
• Developing and implementing a program for summer camps for high school/college students
• Supervising interns
• Planning and running AI in Education Conferences

Work will be done at Clark University's Beck House. Hours will be 9am
-5pm, Monday through Friday, with some events or conferences outside of those hours.

Job Requirements:

Candidates must

• be comfortable using AI and integrating it into their workflows
• have teaching experience
• be excited about the opportunity AI presents for adapting pedagogy
• have excellent executive functioning skills
• be resourceful and self-motivated
• enjoy working with and teaching students
• Have a high level of comfort learning to use new programs

• vibe coding
• event organizing
• curriculum design
• conducting research
• publishing articlesmaking conference presentations
• supervising interns
• marketing/sales

Expected Hiring Range: $60,000 annual salary

The compensation for this position will be determined based on factors that include available budget, internal equity, and the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, education, and other job-related credentials. This range represents Clark University's good-faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting consistent with Clark's compensation philosophy and internal alignment.

At Clark University we believe that diversity of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds leads to a more innovative and productive work environment. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to join our team and contribute their unique ideas to help us achieve our goals.

Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and, if applicable, part-time employees that include;

• paid time off
• generous retirement plan
• group health and dental insurance
• life insurance
• tuition
• use of many campus amenities

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