Assistant Director, Learning Sciences - School of Computer Sciences - HCII

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Transit pass

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh invites applications for the Assistant Director of LearningSciences to lead learning engineering initiatives within the HCII and related centers. The role focuses on research-informed educational technologies and evidence-based learning experiences supported by grant-funded projects.

You will collaborate with CMU faculty, research teams, and external partners to translate learning sciences into scalable practice, supervise projects, and advocate for

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• 5-8 years of relevant work experience required.
• A combination of education and proven experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across center initiatives.
• Collaborate with CMU faculty and partners on research-informed learning projects.
• Develop strategic plans and goals for learning engineering initiatives and professional education collaborations.
• Translate research findings into scalable educational interventions.
• Prepare reports and presentations for leadership to share findings and recommendations.
• Evaluate and optimize educational technologies and AI-enabled solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Education technology

Project management

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Generative AI tools

Educational technology platforms

Job description

Assistant Director of LearningSciences

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research universitythat stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions.With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances,creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, anda whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we inventit. If you’re passionate about joining a community that challengesthe curious to deliver work that matters, your journey startshere!

The Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) is a livinglaboratory where we investigate the relationship between computertechnology, human activity, and society. Founded in 1993, the HCIIis a place where we work to understand and create technology thatharmonizes with and improves human capabilities, goals, and socialenvironments through interdisciplinary research and education indesign, computer science, and behavioral and social sciences. Weresearch how people work, play, and communicate within groups,organizations, and social structures, then we design, create, andevaluate technologies and tools to support human and socialactivities.

This position will play a criticalrole in supporting advancement in learning engineering research,research-informed educational technologies, and evidence-basedlearning experiences for grant-funded and externally facinglearning initiatives.

Core Responsibilities

Continuous Improvement

• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvementacross center initiatives and related collaborations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implementchanges to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stay current with both research and industry trends, standards,and advancements in educational technology.

Research, Strategy, and Collaborative Initiatives

• Collaborate with CMU faculty, research teams, RISE, Learnvia,and partner organizations on research-informed learninginitiatives.
• Assist the Director in developing strategic plans, priorities,and goals for learning engineering research initiatives,grant-funded projects, and professional
• education collaborations.
• Support coordination for projects and research studies thatevaluate learning design, learner support, and AI-enablededucational interventions in external and professional learningcontexts, translating findings into design improvements.
• Translate evidence from learning sciences, learning analytics,and applying educational research into scalable practices forprofessional education audiences and
• related research initiatives.
• Contribute to partnership opportunities that extend the reachand impact of learning engineering research and research-basededucation projects.

Senior Learning Engineering Project Work

• Collaborate with research teams to design and develophigh-quality, engaging, and effective learning experiences.
• Utilize data-driven insights and research to inform the designand continuous improvement of learning solutions and of the research theories underlying them.
• Stay current on research, emerging trends, and best practicesin learning engineering and educational technology, and adviseleadership by preparing reports and presentations to share findingsand recommendations.

Effective Uses of Technology

• Evaluate and recommend educational technologies and tools,including Generative AI solutions, that enhance teaching, learning,learner support, and research-based improvement.
• Consult on and model effective uses of technology forresearch-informed education and for research-informing educationalexperiments.

Collaboration and Communication

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensuretransparency and alignment of learning engineeringinitiatives.
• Assist the Director in representing the learning engineeringteam in meetings, committees, and external partnerships.

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities withinCarnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member whocan effectively interact with a varied population of internal andexternal partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking forsomeone who shares our values and who will support the mission ofthe university through their work.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• 5-8 years of relevant work experience required.
• A combination of education and proven experience from whichcomparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check

Benefits

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptionalbenefits.

• Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array ofbenefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, andvision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employercontributions.
• Unlock your potential with tuition benefits , take well-deserved breaks withample paid time off and observed holidays , and rest easy with life and accidentaldeath and disability insurance.
• Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit buspass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigatechildcare needs, fitness center access , and much more!
• For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, exploreour Benefits page.

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extendingoffers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role andresponsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledgegained through education and training. We appreciate your uniqueskills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is aboutmore than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for yourprofessional growth and personal aspirations.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with anexceptional organization?

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Eberly Center

Position Type

Staff – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Salary

More Information

• Please visit "Why Carnegie Mellon" to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world.
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