Director of AI in Education and Scholarship

Job Description Summary

The Director of AI in Education and Scholarship serves as a strategic leader within the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning (CATL) team, operationalizing MUSC's AI academic strategic plan. This role focuses specifically on the purposeful integration of artificial intelligence in healthcare education to create an AI-competent workforce prepared to thrive in a digital world, while bolstering our capacity to explore the intersection of AI and education through leading scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) initiatives.

Reporting to Executive Director of CATL, with cross-functional collaboration with the Enterprise Chief AI Officer, this position will lead the AI in education research grant program and co-design and manage AI in education initiatives encompassing both tool adoption and pedagogical integration. The Director will lead communications related to MUSC's AI-in-education and scholarship initiatives both locally and nationally and build a culture of curiosity and play around AI integration and scholarship.

Building upon MUSC's established AI Acceptable Use Framework and supporting the adoption of the Digital Education Council (DEC) AI literacy framework, this position will be responsible for partnering with various entities across the university, including the Education Innovation Advocates Faculty to implement an AI adoption plan and mechanisms for sharing and creating a database of use cases. The position will collaboratively lead the creation of an AI integrated curriculum for faculty and students as well as create a clear pathway for faculty to research AI-driven innovations in education.

The Director will foster interdisciplinary collaboration across academic colleges and Academic Affairs Faculty to identify and scale promising use cases, create a comprehensive AI tool inventory, and align projects with MUSC's strategic goals. Key collaborative partnerships include the Office of Interprofessional Education with our Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), Office of Innovation, Clemson-MUSC AI Hub, Center for Academic Excellence and Writing Center, Office of Student Engagement, and the University Library.

Non-tenure track faculty

Special Instructions to Applicants:
All interested applicants should attach a cover letter and CV in the Supporting Documents section of the application, in a PDF format.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC001359 ESL Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning (CATL)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly, Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Strategic Leadership & Planning 30%
Focuses on vision-setting, institutional alignment, and long-term strategy.

• Lead the implementation of MUSC's AI Acceptable Use Framework and support adoption of the DEC AI literacy framework
• Develop and execute strategic plans for AI integration across academic colleges and units
• Create and implement a university-wide AI adoption plan with mechanisms for sharing and documenting use cases
• Lead communications and represent MUSC in AI-in-education and scholarship initiatives locally, nationally, and at professional conferences
• Establish metrics and reporting mechanisms for AI in education initiatives aligned with institutional strategic goals

Curriculum Innovation & Faculty Support 30%

Centers on transforming teaching and learning through AI-enhanced practices.

• Assist faculty and staff with integrating AI-enabled and enhanced technology into their teaching
• Lead the creation of an AI-integrated curriculum for faculty and students
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, instructional designers, and learners to develop high-impact, immersive AI-enhanced practices
• Support the integration of AI-enhanced educational technologies (e.g., Microsoft 365, Feedback Fruits, D2L Brightspace, Boodlebox etc.) into course curriculum
• Partner with the SoTL learning community to position MUSC as a leader in AI-augmented teaching and learning
• Collaborate with the Education Innovation Advocates Faculty to implement AI adoption strategies and share best practices

Research, Evaluation & Continuous Improvement 15%

Emphasizes evidence-based practice, assessment, and innovation scaling.

• Manage and support the AI in education research grant program
• Research and evaluate emerging AI platform technologies, pedagogies, and practices
• Design and implement assessment strategies for AI integration initiatives
• Lead evaluation of pilot programs and innovation initiatives using data
• Facilitate continuous improvement processes based on feedback and best practices

Partnerships & Community Building 15%
Highlights collaboration across internal and external networks.

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships across MUSC and with external institutions
• Foster a cross-campus network of faculty and staff to explore AI applications in pedagogy
• Explore and develop partnerships for online continuing education programs in AI
• Foster a culture of curiosity and experimentation through workshops, learning communities, and pilot programs

Resources & Infrastructure Development 10%
Focuses on tools, repositories, and institutional capacity-building.

• Create and maintain a comprehensive repository of AI-augmented activities and assessments
• Develop and manage an AI tool inventory and evaluation framework for educational applications
   

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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