The Teaching Innovation Team in the Division of Online and Strategic Learning is accepting applications for an Artificial Intelligence Faculty Associate for the 2025-26 academic year. This role builds upon past years’ AI programming offered by the Teaching Innovation Team (AI in Higher Education Faculty Learning Community during AY2023-24, Teaching with AI self-paced Course during AY 2024-25) and continues the commitment to supporting faculty in understanding and using artificial intelligence in their courses.
The Artificial Intelligence Faculty Associate will
- Work with the Director of Faculty Development to develop programming to support faculty in learning about artificial intelligence and its uses in class settings. Programming may include:
- Workshop series
- Book reading
- Opportunities for guided investigation of AI tools
- Facilitate programming throughout AY2025-26.
- Gather data on the use of AI in courses at Ball State.
- Prepare a Faculty Associate reflection/executive report at the conclusion of the academic year which will include:
- Overall reflections from AY2025-26
- Key findings based on data collection
- An action plan for distributing findings/resources to the broader Ball State community through presentation or publication
- Recommendations for future programming
The Artificial Intelligence Faculty Associate will receive $2000 for their work as a salary stipend or a deposit in their Recognized Incentive Activity account (RIA). Co-associates will be considered for this role with each receiving $1000 for their work. Funds will be distributed at the end of May 2026. The application deadline is MAY 7, 2025. Faculty Associate duties will begin June 2025.
APPLY HERE
Questions? Contact Kathleen Jacobi, Director of Faculty Development