Postdoc: AI & Sustainability Education Innovator

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar to advance scholarship at the intersection of artificial intelligence and sustainability education. This one-year position supports curriculum development and education modules for undergraduate and graduate courses.

The candidate will review literature, map AI impacts across sustainability dimensions, and translate findings into classroom resources, collaborating with teaching and learning partners across disciplines.

Qualifications

• PhD awarded by start date in Sustainability, Education, Environmental Studies, Learning Sciences, Higher Education, Science Education, Educational Technology, Public Policy, Sociology, Engineering Education, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated interest in sustainability education and interdisciplinary teaching and learning.
• Experience conducting literature reviews and synthesizing scholarly research.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty, instructional designers, and educational partners.
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence technologies and their societal implications.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity, including peer‑reviewed publications, presentations, or equivalent outputs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive literature review of AI and sustainability education.
• Identify intersections between AI sustainability impacts and the Six Dimensions of Sustainability.
• Collaborate with faculty, instructional experts, and the Michael V. Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning to develop teaching modules and resources.
• Develop classroom-ready educational modules and teaching resources for undergrad and graduate courses.
• Document pilot implementations and assessment findings.
• Produce scholarly outputs such as manuscripts or conference presentations.
• Provide recommendations for future research and institutional engagement.

Skills

Sustainability education

Interdisciplinary teaching

Literature reviews

Written & verbal communication

Collaboration with faculty

AI technologies & societal impact

Scholarly productivity

Education

PhD in Sustainability / Education / related field

Job description

The Ohio State University seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar to advance scholarship at the intersection of artificial intelligence and sustainability education. This one-year position supports curriculum development and education modules for undergraduate and graduate courses.

The candidate will review literature, map AI impacts across sustainability dimensions, and translate findings into classroom resources, collaborating with teaching and learning partners across disciplines.