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Applied AI Architect — Educational Technology

🇺🇸 New York, NY 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $81K 💻 Other 🗓️ May 15th, 2026
Langchain Python

Edtech.com's Summary

Yeshiva University is hiring an Applied AI Architect — Educational Technology to lead the design, development, and deployment of AI-powered educational systems. The role drives initiatives including AI-driven course design, adaptive personalized learning platforms, AI tutoring agents, and supports a federally funded workforce development program targeting underserved communities.

Highlights
  • Lead technical architect for AI-powered educational technology initiatives.
  • Develop and scale AI-driven Course Constructor system for academic course design automation.
  • Build Adaptive Personalized Learning platform adjusting content dynamically by learner profiles.
  • Serve as subject matter expert for federal workforce development AI Integrator Certificate program.
  • Design immersive AI tutoring agents and expand deployment across educational courses.
  • Conduct applied AI research and produce formal papers on educational AI innovations.
  • Provide mentorship and consulting to businesses applying AI integration skills via federal grant program.
  • Require MA in Applied AI or related field and minimum two years of related experience.
  • Hands-on experience with LLMs, prompt engineering, LangChain, vector databases, Python, AI APIs, and cloud-native AI deployment.
  • Salary fixed at $81,000 annually.

Applied AI Architect — Educational Technology Full Description

Position Summary:        | The Applied AI Architect serves as the lead technical architect and subject matter expert for YU Global's AI-powered educational technology initiatives. This role is central to a federally funded workforce development initiative awarded to YU Global aimed at equipping underserved communities — beginning with District 6 in Washington Heights — with practical AI integration skills that meet emerging labor market demands. The position is responsible for the full lifecycle of AI system design, development, and deployment across YU Global's educational platforms.

Position Responsibilities: | AI-Powered Course Design Systems: Lead the continued development, deployment, and scaling of Course Constructor — an AI-driven system that automates academic course design.Adaptive Personalized Learning (APL) Platform: Build an Adaptive Personalized Learning system which dynamically adjusts course content based on individual learner profiles, allowing courses to meet the needs of diverse student skill levels without singling out learners.AI Integrator Certificate Program: Serve as subject matter expert and technical lead for a new certificate program designed for a federal workforce development grant.Immersive AI Tutoring Systems: Design and implement AI-powered tutoring agents that guide learners through course content interactively, and expand deployment across YU Global's course catalog.{addl. responsibilities once the grant program officially begins; expected Jan 2027}Research and Innovation: Produce applied research on AI integration in education, including a formal research paper on the APL architecture and innovation at YU Global.AI Integration Mentorship & Consulting: As part of the federal AI Integration grant program, provide mentorship and consulting to participating businesses and organization, helping them to apply AI Integration skills to specific business settings.

Experience & Educational Background:
MA in Applied AI or related fieldMinimum two years of experience in Computer Science, Educational Technology, Information Technology, or a related field.Portfolio of Applied AI solutions; EdTech applications preferred.Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities with attention to detail.

Skills & Competencies: | AI/Generative AI: Hands-on experience with LLMs, prompt engineering, fine-tuning, agent frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex), multi-agent orchestration, vector databases, and embedding workflows.Software Engineering & Infrastructure: Strong Python skills; experience with AI APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Cohere, Hugging Face), Cloud-native deployment, API design, and integration patterns for embedding AI into products.Product Architecture: Designing scalable, user-facing AI features end-to-end, integrating inference optimization, risk-awareness, and AI safety fundamentals.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both with colleagues and external clients.Creative and proactive problem-solver.

Salary Range: | $81,000 - $81,000
About Us:         | Yeshiva University is dedicated to academic excellence, intellectual exploration, and the advancement of timeless values that shape and impact lives. With a rich tradition rooted in Jewish thought and heritage, YU fosters a dynamic learning environment across its undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will contribute meaningfully to society, guided by a commitment to ethics, innovation, and service. Our community extends far beyond the classroom, encompassing thousands of students, faculty, staff, and more than 70,000 alumni and supporters worldwide, all working together to build a brighter future.As a Yeshiva University employee, you will be part of a welcoming, diverse, and intellectually engaging community that values collaboration, excellence, and professional growth. We offer a supportive and stimulating workplace with tangible employee benefits, opportunities for advancement, and a strong sense of purpose. Beyond professional development, YU is committed to ensuring a high quality of life for its employees, offering a work environment that prioritizes well-being, work-life balance, and a culture of mutual respect. Every role at YU contributes to our broader mission of education, research, and societal impact, ensuring that all members of our community—students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends—are inspired to make a difference. We invite you to bring your talent and passion to YU and join us in shaping the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity:    
 Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.