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Artificial Intelligence Academic Initiatives (AI2) Center team, a unit within UFIT, is currently seeking an intermediate level AI Education Specialist.
A pivotal member of the Artificial Intelligence Academic Initiatives (AI2) Center team, the AI Education Instructional Designer II designs, develops, and conducts artificial intelligence (AI) professional development programs, courses and/or workshops.
As the landscape of our workforce and education evolves with the advent of advanced AI technologies, there is a growing need for educators to be well-equipped to understand, teach, and ethically integrate AI technologies and applications into their curriculum. This position is at the forefront of this endeavor.
In this role, the Specialist will not only focus on the theoretical and practical aspects of AI but also delve into the ethical and moral implications of its use in academic settings. This position will work closely with AI2 Center leadership to support AI teaching excellence. Create interactive trainings that enables educators to critically engage with AI technologies, understand their broader impacts, apply them to their courses, and help prepare learning experiences for instructors. This position calls for a self-motivated professional who can work independently, prioritize tasks efficiently, and consistently uphold rigorous quality control standards.
- Delivery of AI Professional Development : Present and facilitate AI professional development programs, courses, and workshops for faculty and instructors from diverse disciplines, emphasizing theoretical knowledge and practical applications of AI for education. Act as a content expert and support for AI faculty learning communities (FLC). Organize workshops, seminars, and training sessions specifically for educators, focusing on effective pedagogical strategies to integrate AI and academic integrity into their teaching. Advise faculty on meaningful inclusion of AI within their teaching practice and extended curricula.
- Development & Design of Modules and Learning Aids : Use and apply established instructional design principles and pedagogy to design AI trainings, courses, and workshops for a breadth of educators and educational contexts in higher education. Model best practices and optimal learning strategies for the incorporation of AI into learning environments. Develop AI course sites, online modules, learning aids, and materials to support learning experiences. Create and distribute pedagogical resources, including instructional materials and multimedia content, to enhance faculty’s capability to teach AI concepts.
- Research in AI Education Methods : Act as a resource person for faculty, assisting them in addressing challenges related to teaching AI and maintaining academic integrity. Set up faculty development networks or communities of practice focused on AI education, where faculty can exchange ideas, strategies, and experiences. Support and consult with UF faculty interested in conducting scholarship of teaching and learning projects about AI in their learning contexts. Keep abreast of the latest advancements in AI technologies and their impact on various industries. Regularly inform and update faculty with pertinent insights, research findings, and practical applications of AI that can be integrated into their teaching methods.
About UF Information Technology
Led by Senior Vice President and CIO Elias Eldayrie, the nine departments comprising UFIT are: Academic Technology; AI² Center; Applications, Development, and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics; Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching, learning, research, and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems, including SEC and SUS universities, and the opportunity to teach using HiPerGator. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance, visit https://it.ufl.edu/about-ufit/strategic-plan/.
About the University of Florida
One of America’s all-around best universities, the University of Florida drives future-making education, eye-opening discoveries, life-saving health care, and community-building collaboration for our state, our nation, and our world. UF is in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from Florida’s West Coast, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support various activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.
Exceptional Benefits
UF provides various leave programs based on an employee’s salary plan, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, personal leave days, and paid family leave. In addition to paid time off, the University of Florida offers a very competitive benefits package.
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