Assistant/Associate Professor - AI Quantitative Methods

Aera; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida College of Education invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in AI-Based Quantitative Research Methods in Education to join its Research and Evaluation Methodology (REM) program.

The nine-month faculty appointment begins in August 2027. Salary is negotiable and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin November 8, 2026, with later applications potentially considered.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant academic discipline; ABD considered if degree completed before August 15, 2027.
• Demonstrated scholarship via publications and presentations commensurate with career stage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct methodology-focused research and publish scholarly work.
• Pursue external research funding and secure grants.
• Teach advanced quantitative methods and supervise graduate students.
• Provide academic service and engage in interdisciplinary collaboration.

Education

Doctorate in a relevant academic discipline

Job description

The University of Florida College of Education invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in AI-Based Quantitative Research Methods in Education to join its Research and Evaluation Methodology (REM) program.

This nine-month faculty appointment begins in August 2027.

We seek a scholar conducting innovative methodological research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, quantitative research methods, and education. Relevant areas of expertise include AI-enhanced measurement and psychometrics, causal machine learning, reinforcement learning, natural language processing, and the integration of machine learning with statistical methods.

Responsibilities include conducting methodology-focused research, publishing scholarly work, pursuing external research funding, teaching advanced quantitative methods, mentoring graduate students, and providing academic service.

The position offers opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across the University of Florida's AI research community.

Salary is negotiable and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Review of applications will begin November 8, 2026. Applications received afterward may be considered.

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate in a relevant academic discipline. ABD candidates will be considered if the degree is completed before August 15, 2027.
• Demonstrated record of scholarship through publications and professional presentations, commensurate with career stage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching face-to-face, blended, or online courses.
• Experience seeking, obtaining, or managing external research funding.
• Evidence of collaboration and student mentoring.
• Engagement in professional organizations related to educational research methodology.

Application Materials

1. A letter of application addressing research, teaching, and relevant qualifications.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Up to three sample publications.
4. Contact information for at least three professional references.

Associate Professor applicants should demonstrate qualifications appropriate to that rank. Refer to University of Florida Requisition 541521 for complete requirements.