Professor of STEM Learning Sciences & AI Education

Virginia Commonwealth University; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Education invites applications for a 9-month, tenured faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with start August 10, 2027 (negotiable). The role seeks an educational researcher working at the intersection of STEM education, learning sciences, and AI/ML, offering a competitive salary range.

The position emphasizes research leadership, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and engagement with university centers and external

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in education or related field with STEM or AI/ML relevance.
• Strong publication record in STEM education, learning sciences, or AI in education.
• Proven ability to secure extramural funding for research.
• Tenure-track qualifications appropriate for a research-intensive university.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and publish high-quality research at the intersection of STEM education, learning sciences and AI/ML.
• Lead interdisciplinary teams and mentor faculty, postdocs, and students.
• Develop and manage externally funded research projects and proposals.
• Collaborate with SOE centers and external partners to advance scholarly impact.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Academic leadership

Diversity & inclusion

Education research

Education

Doctorate in Education or related field

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Education invites applications for a 9-month, tenured faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with start August 10, 2027 (negotiable). The role seeks an educational researcher working at the intersection of STEM education, learning sciences, and AI/ML, offering a competitive salary range.

The position emphasizes research leadership, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and engagement with university centers and external