Half‑Time Digital Learning Lab Research Specialist

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 91,000; Part time

Job summary

UC Irvine is seeking a half-time Junior/Research Specialist to support the WRITE AI Center in the Digital Learning Lab. The role involves developing resources, evaluating AI prompts, and coordinating research with community colleges in an environment focused on writing education and AI integration.

The appointment is for one year with potential renewal, and salary will reflect the Assistant/Associate/Specialist level based on background and experience.

Qualifications

• Outstanding writing and communication skills.
• Experience teaching college composition.
• Expertise in AI in writing education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct professional development for community college instructors on generative AI in writing.
• Develop instructional resources to support writing instruction with AI.
• Develop and evaluate prompts and modules for PapyrusAI platform.
• Collect, manage, and analyze data from research participants on teaching writing with AI.

Skills

Writing

Communication

AI in writing education

Professional development

Education

BA/BS

Master's degree

PhD or MD

Tools

PapyrusAI

Job description

UC Irvine is seeking a half-time Junior/Research Specialist to support the WRITE AI Center in the Digital Learning Lab. The role involves developing resources, evaluating AI prompts, and coordinating research with community colleges in an environment focused on writing education and AI integration.

The appointment is for one year with potential renewal, and salary will reflect the Assistant/Associate/Specialist level based on background and experience.