The Department of Curriculum and Instruction and the Center for Advancing the Teaching and Learning of STEM (CATALYST) at Purdue University invite applications for a full-time postdoctoral fellow with expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) in K-12 STEM education. The appointment is for one year, with the possibility of an extension to the second year. This position is a fiscal year (12-month) appointment at the rate of $60,000.

Specifically, we are seeking dynamic and innovative applicants for the following responsibilities:

• Affiliating with CATALYST to support our emerging AI in K-12 STEM initiative by conducting signature collaborative research with CATALYST faculty and our partners
• Disseminating research results and ongoing findings via publications and presentations to local, state, national, and international professional organizations
• Developing and piloting a graduate-level course on AI education in the K-12 context
• Collaborating with CATALYST faculty to design and incorporate a learning module on AI into at least one existing secondary STEM methods course
• Designing and delivering a professional development workshop on AI for K-12 STEM teachers

As early as August 14, 2023

This position requires a doctoral degree in a field of STEM education, learning sciences, or other related education fields. We seek individuals who have established a nationally recognized and coherent research program, made significant contributions to their field through a range of scholarly accomplishments, and obtained extramural funding to support innovative research and practice or have the potential to do so. In addition to possessing expertise in AI in K-12 STEM education, successful candidates will have experience teaching an undergraduate pedagogy/methods course.

Applicants with innovative research and teaching plans for AI in K-12 STEM education will be given preference. Preference also will be given to applicants with K-12 teaching experience. We seek individuals who have an interest in and knowledge of psychometric methods.

CATALYST is an interdisciplinary research-oriented unit focused on building and supporting a community of educational professionals dedicated to advancing K-12 STEM teaching and learning through research. Our faculty hold joint appointments across the Colleges of Education, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Agriculture.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Full consideration will be given to applications received by July 24, 2023. All materials must be submitted through SuccessFactors. A complete application includes the following:

Inquiries about the position should be directed to Professor Lynn Bryan, Search Chair, at labryan@purdue.edu

Purdue University, a leading land grant and research university, ranks among the 15 largest universities in the nation.  The university has an enrollment of 50,884 on the West Lafayette campus.  Purdue is located in West Lafayette, IN, 1 hour NW of Indianapolis and 2 hours SE of Chicago.

A background check is required for employment in this position. 

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committeed to achieving a diverse workforce.