Assistant or Associate Professor of Education

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research in Education, with a focus on Learning Sciences and the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in teaching and learning.
• Teach undergraduate students, demonstrating a strong commitment to excellence in liberal arts education.
• Collaborate with current Education faculty to revise courses for the Bowdoin Teacher Scholars (BTS) pathway to include AI-related content.
• Engage with the Hastings Initiative for AI and Humanity to critically examine and ethically guide the trajectory of AI.
• Contribute to the inclusive excellence and diverse learning environment of the College.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Education or a related field (expected by the appointment date).
• Research background in mathematics or data science.
• Research focus on Learning Sciences and the development/role of artificial intelligence.
• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within a liberal arts environment.
• Proven track record of successful long-term research potential.
• Ability to work across disciplines to support AI-related teaching and research.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and mentoring networks.
• Fully-funded, year-long pre-tenure sabbatical leave (after three years of teaching and successful reappointment).
• Regular, generously funded, post-tenure sabbaticals.
• Support for teaching, grant submission, computing software, and community partnerships.
• Visa sponsorship is available for faculty hires.

About the Company

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin College is a preeminent liberal arts college located in Brunswick, Maine. We are committed to inclusive excellence and providing an outstanding education that serves the common good. Through initiatives like the Hastings Initiative for AI and Humanity, Bowdoin continues to lead in exploring the intersection of technology, ethics, and humanity.