Postdoctoral Associate in Education

Position Title: Postdoctoral Associate for AI Education in the Disciplines
Institution: Cornell University
Location: Ithaca, New York, USA
Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Tenure Track
Number of Positions: 6–10 Postdoctoral Associates
Anticipated Starting Period: January–June 2027
Initial Appointment: One year, with an option to extend for an additional year
Starting Salary: $65,000 per year
Pay Range: $62,232.00 - $88,745.00
Benefits: Benefits, moving expenses, and up to $2,000 per year in research allowance
Application Review: December 2026
Application Deadline: Until the positions are filled
Advertisement Date: 2026-10-30

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.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Work collaboratively with faculty teams on developing and implementing educational change and instructional approaches in response to AI.
• Collect and analyze data using quantitative and qualitative research methods, such as surveys, interviews, and observations.
• Contribute to and support department and college-wide discussions of best practices in AI and education.
• Actively participate in a cohort of postdoctoral associates.
• Contribute to the preparation of research reports, scholarly publications and presentations.
• 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

Preferred qualifications include the following:

• Ph.D. in education research, or closely related field, or a disciplinary PhD and substantial interest and engagement in educational research.
• Demonstrated experience in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with AI tools and AI literacy.

Employment Details and Compensation

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.

Pay Range:

$62,232.00 - $88,745.00

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.
• Unique applicable skills.

Application Instructions

TO APPLY - Click on this link:

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/33301

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 and Work Authorization

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

If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to complete an employment application or to participate in the recruiting process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell Office of Civil Rights at voice (607) 255-2242, or email at accommodations@cornell.edu.

Applicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit your local library, or local Department of Labor. You may also request an appointment to use a dedicated workstation in the Office of Talent Attraction and Recruitment, at the Ithaca campus, by emailing mycareer@cornell.edu.

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Advertisement Date: 2026-10-30