University of South Carolina
AI Educator
🇺🇸 Spartanburg, SC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $72K
💻 Information Technology
🗓️ December 15th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring an AI Educator. The AI Educator develops and delivers educational programs that enhance AI literacy and practical skills in prompt engineering and AI agent development for faculty, staff, and students. This role designs accessible curricula, leads hands-on training, supports ethical AI use, and collaborates across departments to improve academic and administrative functions.
Highlights
- Develop and update AI literacy curricula, including workshops, syllabi, and practical exercises.
- Teach AI fluency, prompt engineering, AI tool usage, and ethical AI principles to university community members.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to design, test, and optimize AI agents tailored to departmental needs.
- Continuously evaluate and improve AI educational initiatives and keep up with AI technology advancements.
- Use AI platforms and tools such as ChatGPT and other generative AI technologies.
- Coordinate with USC Upstate Professional Development and Center for Academic Innovation and Faculty Support.
- Requires bachelor's degree and 4+ years related experience; master's preferred in educational technology, AI, or related fields.
- Strong skills in AI fundamentals, prompt engineering, curriculum design, technical proficiency, and communication.
- Compensation starts at $72,093, commensurate with education and experience.
- Supports faculty, staff, and students at USC Upstate; works within the Division of Information Technology.
AI Educator Full Description
AI Educator
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.
USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition Program
- Dependent Scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
Posting Details
Posting Summary
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Posting Number | STA00967PO25
Job Family | Operational Analysis
Job Function | Business Intelligence
USC Market Title | IT Technical Trainer
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/190110
Job Level | P4 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) | AI Educator
Campus | Upstate
Work County | Spartanburg
College/Division | USC Upstate College/Division Level
Department | UPS Division of Information Technology
State Pay Band | 8
Approved Starting Salary | $72,093
Advertised Salary Range | $72,093; Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Location of Vacancy | USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Monday – Friday; 8:30am – 5pm; Some evenings and weekends as needed are required.
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Information Technology
About USC
About University of South Carolina | From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Veterans' Preference Statement | The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Veterans' Preference Statement | The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary | AI Educator
University of South Carolina Upstate
STA00967PO25
Spartanburg, SC
The AI Educator develops and delivers educational programs that build AI literacy and practical skills in prompt engineering and AI agent development within a university environment. This role creates accessible curricula that equip faculty, staff, and students with a foundational understanding of AI technologies, including their capabilities, limitations, and appropriate use cases. Emphasis is placed on hands-on learning, enabling participants to craft effective prompts and build AI-driven tools that enhance academic and administrative functions. By integrating these competencies into campus training efforts, the AI Educator supports the ethical and innovative use of AI to streamline operations and improve the overall university experience.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 4 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree in educational technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Instructional Design, or a related field. A strong foundation in both AI/Machine Learning and education/pedagogy is essential. The ideal educational background includes exposure to AI topics as well as learning theory.
Experience Level: Generally, the ideal candidate would have a diverse background that may include time spent as a teacher or trainer, plus time in a technical role involving AI, or an academic role focusing on educational technology research.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | A successful background check is required. AI and Prompt Engineering Knowledge – Understanding of AI fundamentals, prompt engineering, and AI agent development. Curriculum Design & Teaching – Skilled and Knowledgeable in creating and delivering instructional content, workshops, and hands-on learning. Technical Proficiency – Skill in using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) and platforms for text, image, and data generation. Communication & Collaboration – Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex topics clearly and work effectively with diverse campus stakeholders. Customer Service Orientation – Demonstrated commitment to user support, responsiveness, and improving the learner experience. Ethical AI & Critical Thinking – Awareness of AI ethics, bias, and limitations; ability to integrate these concepts into teaching. Administrative & Organizational Skills – Ability to manage training logistics, track outcomes, and maintain accurate program records.
University of South Carolina Upstate
STA00967PO25
Spartanburg, SC
The AI Educator develops and delivers educational programs that build AI literacy and practical skills in prompt engineering and AI agent development within a university environment. This role creates accessible curricula that equip faculty, staff, and students with a foundational understanding of AI technologies, including their capabilities, limitations, and appropriate use cases. Emphasis is placed on hands-on learning, enabling participants to craft effective prompts and build AI-driven tools that enhance academic and administrative functions. By integrating these competencies into campus training efforts, the AI Educator supports the ethical and innovative use of AI to streamline operations and improve the overall university experience.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 4 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree in educational technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Instructional Design, or a related field. A strong foundation in both AI/Machine Learning and education/pedagogy is essential. The ideal educational background includes exposure to AI topics as well as learning theory.
Experience Level: Generally, the ideal candidate would have a diverse background that may include time spent as a teacher or trainer, plus time in a technical role involving AI, or an academic role focusing on educational technology research.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | A successful background check is required. AI and Prompt Engineering Knowledge – Understanding of AI fundamentals, prompt engineering, and AI agent development. Curriculum Design & Teaching – Skilled and Knowledgeable in creating and delivering instructional content, workshops, and hands-on learning. Technical Proficiency – Skill in using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) and platforms for text, image, and data generation. Communication & Collaboration – Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex topics clearly and work effectively with diverse campus stakeholders. Customer Service Orientation – Demonstrated commitment to user support, responsiveness, and improving the learner experience. Ethical AI & Critical Thinking – Awareness of AI ethics, bias, and limitations; ability to integrate these concepts into teaching. Administrative & Organizational Skills – Ability to manage training logistics, track outcomes, and maintain accurate program records.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Curriculum Development of AI Literacy Content:
Design, develop, and continually update AI-related instructional materials and curricula for use in courses, workshops, and training programs. This includes creating workshops, syllabi, lesson plans, hands-on exercises, assignments, and assessments that cover topics such as AI fundamentals, machine learning concepts, prompt engineering techniques, and chatbot/agent development. Ensure the curriculum aligns with relevant educational standards, institutional learning goals, and best practices in AI education. Incorporate the latest advancements in AI and real-world case studies into the learning content, so that the material stays current and engaging
Develop interactive and engaging learning resources (multimedia presentations, demonstration videos, AI tool simulations, and practical exercises – to cater to different learning styles).
Liaise with USC AI Educator for best practices and synergy of programs.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Teaching and Training (AI Fluency & Prompting):
Deliver educational sessions that build AI fluency and prompt engineering skills among faculty, staff, and students. This involves organizing and teaching workshops, seminars, semester-long courses, or bootcamps on topics including:
Offer practical training on using AI tools (such as how to interact with a generative AI like MS Copilot, OpenAI ChatGPT, or other platforms for text, image, or data generation). Present topics such as Prompt engineering: guiding learners in crafting precise, effective prompts to obtain desired outputs from AI, and iterating prompts to improve results. Teach others how to build AI agents by instructing participants how to create simple AI-driven agents or chatbots. Offer instruction on ethical and responsible AI use: integrating discussions on AI ethics, bias, and limitations into all training. Teach learners to critically evaluate AI outputs, check for accuracy (fact-checking), and be mindful of biases or “hallucinated” information from AI. Liaise and coordinate with USC Upstate Professional Development and USC Upstate Center for Academic Innovation and Faculty Support (CAIFS) heads regarding AI program development and training, support synergy, training tracking, communication, scheduling, etc. Liaise with USC AI Educator for best practices and synergy of programs.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Agent Development
Collaborate with stakeholders (faculty or departments that will use the chatbot) to define requirements and use cases for each AI agent. Develop agent’s dialog flows and integrate with appropriate AI platforms or frameworks Conduct thorough testing and debugging of the AI agents in pilot runs, and optimize their performance based on user feedback to ensure a high-quality user experience.
Ensure synergy in AI-related efforts across the campus and avoid silos.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Evaluation and Continuous Improvement:
Establish methods to evaluate the effectiveness of AI educational initiatives and use those insights for continuous improvement.
Continuously update your own knowledge of AI and pedagogy. Dedicate time to keep pace with the rapid developments in AI technology (such as, but not limited to, new algorithms, tools, AI-powered educational platforms) and in educational research on AI-literacy and digital learning.
As AI is a fast-evolving field, establish a process to review and refresh curriculum content regularly (e.g., each semester) to integrate new AI tools, updated guidelines, or emerging use cases that are relevant to the university’s goals.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Other
Other duties as assigned may include but is not restricted to completing designated projects originating through internal resource planning and demand processes.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5
Design, develop, and continually update AI-related instructional materials and curricula for use in courses, workshops, and training programs. This includes creating workshops, syllabi, lesson plans, hands-on exercises, assignments, and assessments that cover topics such as AI fundamentals, machine learning concepts, prompt engineering techniques, and chatbot/agent development. Ensure the curriculum aligns with relevant educational standards, institutional learning goals, and best practices in AI education. Incorporate the latest advancements in AI and real-world case studies into the learning content, so that the material stays current and engaging
Develop interactive and engaging learning resources (multimedia presentations, demonstration videos, AI tool simulations, and practical exercises – to cater to different learning styles).
Liaise with USC AI Educator for best practices and synergy of programs.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Teaching and Training (AI Fluency & Prompting):
Deliver educational sessions that build AI fluency and prompt engineering skills among faculty, staff, and students. This involves organizing and teaching workshops, seminars, semester-long courses, or bootcamps on topics including:
Offer practical training on using AI tools (such as how to interact with a generative AI like MS Copilot, OpenAI ChatGPT, or other platforms for text, image, or data generation). Present topics such as Prompt engineering: guiding learners in crafting precise, effective prompts to obtain desired outputs from AI, and iterating prompts to improve results. Teach others how to build AI agents by instructing participants how to create simple AI-driven agents or chatbots. Offer instruction on ethical and responsible AI use: integrating discussions on AI ethics, bias, and limitations into all training. Teach learners to critically evaluate AI outputs, check for accuracy (fact-checking), and be mindful of biases or “hallucinated” information from AI. Liaise and coordinate with USC Upstate Professional Development and USC Upstate Center for Academic Innovation and Faculty Support (CAIFS) heads regarding AI program development and training, support synergy, training tracking, communication, scheduling, etc. Liaise with USC AI Educator for best practices and synergy of programs.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Agent Development
Collaborate with stakeholders (faculty or departments that will use the chatbot) to define requirements and use cases for each AI agent. Develop agent’s dialog flows and integrate with appropriate AI platforms or frameworks Conduct thorough testing and debugging of the AI agents in pilot runs, and optimize their performance based on user feedback to ensure a high-quality user experience.
Ensure synergy in AI-related efforts across the campus and avoid silos.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Evaluation and Continuous Improvement:
Establish methods to evaluate the effectiveness of AI educational initiatives and use those insights for continuous improvement.
Continuously update your own knowledge of AI and pedagogy. Dedicate time to keep pace with the rapid developments in AI technology (such as, but not limited to, new algorithms, tools, AI-powered educational platforms) and in educational research on AI-literacy and digital learning.
As AI is a fast-evolving field, establish a process to review and refresh curriculum content regularly (e.g., each semester) to integrate new AI tools, updated guidelines, or emerging use cases that are relevant to the university’s goals.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Other
Other duties as assigned may include but is not restricted to completing designated projects originating through internal resource planning and demand processes.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive | No
Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1
Desired Start Date |
Job Open Date | 12/12/2025
Job Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant | The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.
USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Program Dependent Scholarships Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/199975
EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Desired Start Date |
Job Open Date | 12/12/2025
Job Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant | The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.
USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Program Dependent Scholarships Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/199975
EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * This University of South Carolina Upstate position is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Do you wish to continue applying for this position?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you willing and able to submit to a pre-employment background check that may include, but it is not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history as a condition of hire?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a bachelor’s degree in a job-related field and 4 or more years of job-related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job-related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
- Media File
- Other Supporting Documents
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