UNIV-Director of AI Integration and Creative Learning-ESL Education Innovation & Student Life

Medical University of South Carolina - Charleston, SC

Full-time - Senior

Charleston, SC

Educational Services

About the position

The Director of AI Integration and Creative Learning at MUSC is responsible for advancing the university's AI academic strategic plan, focusing on transformative changes in healthcare delivery, research, and education through AI. This role involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to explore and implement AI technologies in education, creating an AI-integrated curriculum, and fostering a culture of innovation and high-impact learning experiences within the MUSC community.

Responsibilities

• Partner with faculty, educational technology staff, and learners to create and implement training resources for AI in Education.
• Assist faculty with integrating AI-enabled technology into their teaching.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to develop AI-enhanced high-impact practices that foster deep learning.
• Create a repository of AI-augmented activities and assessments for use across colleges.
• Research and evaluate emerging AI platform technologies and provide guidance to the MUSC community.
• Develop and deliver training and support programs for faculty and staff related to AI teaching and learning.
• Explore the feasibility of developing online continuing education programs in AI.
• Create a pathway for MUSC to lead in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning related to AI.
• Support the integration of AI-enhanced educational technologies into course curriculum.

Requirements

• A minimum of a master's degree in a related field (e.g. Instructional Design and Technology, Education Research and Evaluation, Information Science); PhD preferred.
• Certificate or other training in Artificial Intelligence.
• At least three years of experience in research related to user experience, information science, educational technology, or a related area.
• Strong understanding of natural language processing (NLP) concepts and techniques.
• Knowledge of and experience in using AI systems in education for faculty and students.
• Comprehensive understanding of instructional design theories and methods for adult learning.
• Awareness of current and future trends in educational technologies and AI-augmented teaching and learning.
• Project management and coordination capabilities.
• Proficiency in explaining technical concepts in non-technical terms to diverse stakeholders.
• Problem-solving ability with a knack for applying critical and logical analysis to educational technology scenarios.
• A creative and positive attitude toward maintaining a team-oriented work environment.
• Ability to model empathy, compassion, and emotional intelligence.
• A record of excellent leadership, mentorship, organizational, and administrative skills.