Lecturer in Education

Posting Information

Department: School of Education - 340100
Posting Open Date: 08/25/2025
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Position Type: Permanent Faculty
Working Title: Faculty Position in Artificial Intelligence in K-12 Education, Open Rank – Tenure Track/Tenure Eligible
Appointment Type: Tenured/Tenure Track
Vacancy ID: FAC0005600
Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Permanent
Hours per Week: 40
FTE: 1
Position Location: North Carolina, US
Hiring Range: Dependent on qualifications
Proposed Start Date: 07/01/2026

Position Summary

The School of Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in artificial intelligence in K-12 education, starting July 1, 2026. This is a full-time, 9-month tenure-line or tenured appointment depending on rank at the time of hire.

The purpose of this faculty search is to hire a dynamic scholar conducting cutting-edge, theory-grounded research in leveraging artificial intelligence techniques to design and implement tools and solutions that enhance K-12 learning, teaching, and/or administration.

Candidates must have expertise in the development of machine learning and/or learning analytics solutions and experience translating that expertise into practical, useful, and scalable solutions for enhancing teaching, learning, and/or the administrative structures that facilitate K-12 education.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Candidates must hold a doctorate in Education, the Learning Sciences, Educational Psychology, Educational Data Science, Artificial Intelligence in Education, or related disciplines.

• Assistant Professor candidates must have an earned doctorate at the time of hire.

• Associate Professor candidates must have an established record of research, funding, teaching, and service to meet the University’s requirements for tenure and appointment.

• Candidates must demonstrate a research program that will lead to sustained scholarship and external funding or have an established record.

• Candidates must have strong potential or an established record of university teaching and guiding students through dissertation research projects.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Strong preference for candidates with a research focus on developing tools and/or solutions that leverage large datasets and theory to improve learning, teaching, and/or administration in education.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities: Not Applicable

Special Instructions

To apply for the position, submit the following via the online application process:

• Letter of interest

• Curriculum Vitae

• Names of four references with full contact information

For full consideration, all materials should be received by October 1, 2025, at which time the search committee will begin reviewing applications. The search will remain open until filled.

For more information, email the Search Chair: Jeff Greene at jagreene@email.unc.edu.

Department Contact Information

Name & Title: Jeff Greene, Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development
Email: jagreene@email.unc.edu

Academic Personnel Office Contact:
For access issues or application questions: (919)-962-1091 or facultyrecruitment@unc.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume

• Cover Letter

• List of References

Optional Documents:

• Other Document

• Certification/licenses

Supplemental Questions:

• What is your highest degree?

  • PhD

  • MD

  • PharmD

  • DDS

  • DVM

  • JD

  • MLS/MIS

  • Masters

  • Other