Postdoctoral Associate for AI Education in the Disciplines

Position Description

Applications are invited for 6-10 postdoctoral
associates to begin between January and June, 2027. These positions will
initially be appointed for one year, with an option to extend for an additional
year, contingent upon available
funding resources, available work and the candidate’s successful performance. Our
hope is to find candidates who are interested in continuing beyond the initial
year as part of an ambitious plan to design thoughtful, disciplinary-specific
curricular and pedagogical responses to Artificial Intelligence (AI) in higher
education. As part of Cornell’s wider AI and Education strategy,
focused on balanced, pluralistic, evidence-based experimentation, the College
AI Integration postdocs will work closely with the Center for Teaching
Innovation and educational researchers across the university to support
targeted pilots of AI across the curriculum. This will involve working with
teams of faculty instructors to design, implement, and assess the impact of
innovations in a range of disciplines.

The successful candidates will work closely
with faculty teams from one or two of Cornell’s
undergraduate and professional colleges on
projects focused on curricular and pedagogical responses to AI, adapting or
developing teaching strategies and curriculum to account for AI. The
postdoctoral associates will work closely with a wider cohort of researchers to
produce both individual department studies and broader comparative findings.
The postdoctoral associates will provide support for the development of an
assessment plan, project implementation, and coordination across courses, and
will lead/implement course-level research on educational outcomes.

Responsibilities include:

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Work
collaboratively with faculty teams on developing and implementing educational
change and instructional approaches in response to AI.

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Collect
and analyze data using quantitative and qualitative research methods, such as
surveys, interviews, and observations.

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Contribute
to and support department and college-wide discussions of best practices in AI
and education.

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Actively
participate in a cohort of postdoctoral associates

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Contribute
to the preparation of research reports, scholarly publications and
presentations.

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Present
research findings at conferences and seminars.

Required Qualifications:

We will consider
applicants with a Ph.D. in any discipline. A Ph.D. in education research or in
a closely related field is preferred, though a disciplinary Ph.D. and
substantial interest and engagement in educational research will be considered.
Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to teaching innovation, along
with a willingness to learn in a rapidly changing AI landscape.

Expertise in the use and creative application
of AI tools is beneficial, but not required.

Applicants who expect to complete all
requirements for the Ph.D. degree (including filing the dissertation) before
January 1, 2027 are eligible to apply. The completion date for the Ph.D. degree
cannot be waived or extended.

Preferred qualifications include the
following:

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Ph.D. in education research, or closely
related field, or a disciplinary PhD and substantial interest and engagement in
educational research

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Demonstrated experience in quantitative and/or
qualitative research methods.

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Excellent oral and written communication
skills.

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Experience with AI tools and AI literacy

This a full-time, non-tenure track benefits
eligible term opportunity located in Ithaca, NY on the campus of Cornell
University. The starting salary is $65,000 per year, plus benefits, moving
expenses, and up to $2,000 per year in research allowance.

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Applicants should submit a CV, a teaching
statement, and a cover letter that includes a brief statement of teaching and
educational research interests, details prior educational research experience,
and describes experience with AI and education. Applicants should also include
contact information for three references.

Review of applicants will begin December 2026,
and continue until the positions are filled.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this
position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work
in US without sponsorship. Employment will end upon the expiration of work
authorization in the US. Continued employment in this position is subject to
eligibility to work in accordance with US immigration laws.

Employment Assistance:

For specific questions about the position or application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or for general questions email mycareer@cornell.edu.

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Pay Ranges:

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience.
• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
• Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary unless otherwise noted)
• Unique applicable skills.