Assistant/Associate Professor - AI-based Quantitative Research Methods in Education

🇺🇸 Gainesville, Florida 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Faculty 🗓️ October 5th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

University of Florida is hiring an Assistant/Associate Professor - AI-based Quantitative Research Methods in Education to join the College of Education’s Research and Evaluation Methodology program. The faculty member builds a methodology-focused research line, pursues external funding, and teaches and advises graduate students, with chances to collaborate with AI and learning-technology researchers across the university.

Highlights

Conduct methodology-focused research at the level expected of a tenure-track faculty member at a research-intensive university.
Publish in top-tier refereed methodological journals and proceedings, and present findings at professional association meetings.
Pursue external research funding with support from the College’s Office of Educational Research.
Design and teach advanced methodological courses for graduate students, in face-to-face, blended, or online formats.
Advise and mentor graduate students on research, theses, and dissertations.
Collaborate with researchers in UF’s AI community, including the Institute for Advanced Learning Technologies.
Draw on expertise in areas such as AI-enhanced psychometrics, causal machine learning, reinforcement learning, and NLP-based educational assessment.
Hold a doctorate in a relevant discipline, with ABD candidates considered if the degree is conferred before August 15, 2027, plus a record of scholarship.
Start a nine-month, tenure-accruing appointment in August 2027 with negotiable, highly competitive salary.
Favor candidates with online teaching experience and success securing externally funded projects.