CS/AI Education Research Scientist - Teacher PD, Florida

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida is seeking an AST Research Scientist to advance applied research in CS and AI education in Florida. You will work with CS faculty to design studies, develop scalable professional learning models, and disseminate findings to educators and researchers.

The role will focus on teacher PD, inclusion of students with disabilities, and statewide initiatives, with opportunities to contribute to grant writing and to supervise student researchers.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Computer Science Education, educational technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in K-12 CS/AI professional development for in-service teachers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a program of applied research focused on CS/AI education, teacher professional learning, students with disabilities, and statewide initiatives.
• Design and conduct research studies on development, implementation, effectiveness, and scaling of CS/AI PD models and instructional approaches.
• Lead the development of evidence-informed professional learning, including microcredentials, short courses, and scalable models for educators to teach CS and AI.
• Lead or contribute to scholarly dissemination through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, reports, briefs, and other products.

Education

Doctoral degree in Computer Science Education

Job description

The University of Florida is seeking an AST Research Scientist to advance applied research in CS and AI education in Florida. You will work with CS faculty to design studies, develop scalable professional learning models, and disseminate findings to educators and researchers.

The role will focus on teacher PD, inclusion of students with disabilities, and statewide initiatives, with opportunities to contribute to grant writing and to supervise student researchers.