Professor of Learning Science, School Mental Health & AI

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Education seeks a preeminent scholar at the intersection of child development, school mental health, implementation science and machine learning with an August 10, 2027 start date. The role is tenure-track in a large public research university, emphasizing collaboration and impact across centers and communities.

The successful candidate will join the SOE Deans Office in a hybrid work arrangement, advancing One VCU priorities and leading large

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in education or related field closely related to SOLID, school mental health, implementation science and/or machine learning.
• Distinguished record of teaching, scholarship and service commensurate with tenure at a research-intensive university.
• Sustained impact via high-quality publications and external funding.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and translate research across education, mental health and data science domains.
• Lead and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on funded projects.
• Engage with school systems, state agencies and policy networks to advance impact.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Leadership

Engagement with diverse populations

Communication

Education

Doctorate in education or related field

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Education seeks a preeminent scholar at the intersection of child development, school mental health, implementation science and machine learning with an August 10, 2027 start date. The role is tenure-track in a large public research university, emphasizing collaboration and impact across centers and communities.

The successful candidate will join the SOE Deans Office in a hybrid work arrangement, advancing One VCU priorities and leading large