Assistant/Associate Professor - AI-based Quantitative Research Methods in Education

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor in AI-based quantitative research methods for Education. The role involves building a methodology-focused research line, seeking external funding, teaching and advising graduate students, and collaborating with UF's AI researchers, including the Institute for Advanced Learning Technologies.

Expected to start August 2027 with a nine-month tenure-accruing appointment and a highly competitive salary.

Qualifications

• PhD in education or a related field is required; ABD considered if degree is conferred before Aug 15, 2027.
• Strong record of scholarship and publication in methodological journals.
• Experience with AI, learning technologies, or AI-enhanced psychometrics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a methodology-focused research program and pursue external funding.
• Teach and advise graduate students at multiple modalities (face-to-face, online).
• Collaborate with UF's AI community and conduct tenure-track research.

Skills

AI-based quantitative research

Graduate student supervision

Grant writing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in Education or related field

ABD considered if degree conferred before Aug 15 2027

Tools

R

Python

Job description

University of Florida is hiring an Assistant/Associate Professor - AI-based Quantitative Research Methods in Education to join the College of Education's Research and Evaluation Methodology program. The faculty member builds a methodology-focused research line, pursues external funding, and teaches and advises graduate students, with chances to collaborate with AI and learning-technology researchers across the university.

Highlights

• Conduct methodology-focused research at the level expected of a tenure-track faculty member at a research-intensive university.
• Publish in top-tier refereed methodological journals and proceedings, and present findings at professional association meetings.
• Pursue external research funding with support from the College's Office of Educational Research.
• Design and teach advanced methodological courses for graduate students, in face-to-face, blended, or online formats.
• Advise and mentor graduate students on research, theses, and dissertations.
• Collaborate with researchers in UF's AI community, including the Institute for Advanced Learning Technologies.
• Draw on expertise in areas such as AI-enhanced psychometrics, causal machine learning, reinforcement learning, and NLP-based educational assessment.
• Hold a doctorate in a relevant discipline, with ABD candidates considered if the degree is conferred before August 15, 2027, plus a record of scholarship.
• Start a nine-month, tenure-accruing appointment in August 2027 with negotiable, highly competitive salary.
• Favor candidates with online teaching experience and success securing externally funded projects.