Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Teaching and Learning Specialist, Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching a
About the role
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Teaching and Learning Specialist, Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching a
Summary:
The artificial intelligence (AI) in teaching and learning specialist works in partnership with academic leaders, educators, and technical staff to identify needs, design learning resources, and provide education and curriculum development related to AI in teaching and learning. This position plays a key role in identifying, supporting, and implementing generative AI in curriculum, teaching and learning pilots, and in supporting evaluation and dissemination of impacts. The specialist provides professional development for faculty with emphasis on generative AI, and works with students, faculty, staff, and administrators across academic and administrative units.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Facilitates course and program development work, in partnership with academic leaders, focused on the integration of AI into curriculum and learning design
- Develops and delivers formal and informal curriculum and faculty professional development for programs and courses, with particular emphasis on generative AI
- Researches, plans, and designs innovative services, pilots and programs, integrating Canadian and international leading practices and scholarship in alignment with the university’s AI frameworks, principles and guidelines
- Collaborates effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders on teaching and learning initiatives and pilots, including consultations, committee participation, and partnership development
- Conducts and supports ongoing program and project assessment and evaluation, including guiding educators in investigating the effectiveness and impact of AI‑enabled teaching and learning innovations, and to inform continuous improvement
- Recruits, supervises, mentors, and plans workflow for graduate students and other contributing personnel to support teaching, course development, or instructional resource creation projects
- Engages in continuous professional development and reflection to adapt to emerging needs and maintain expertise in the use of AI in curriculum, teaching and learning
- Communicates and acts in a respectful and professional manner, collaborates effectively, abides by policy, contributes to a positive and productive work and learning environment, and models these behaviours across the institution
- Engages in continuous learning by participating in activities, training, and events related to Indigenous engagement, reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Demonstrates respect and dignity for all members of the community, actively contributes to an environment of acceptance and inclusion of others, and responds to different perspectives from a place of curiosity, respect, and non-judgement
- Undertakes related duties, as assigned, consistent with the nature of the position
Qualifications:
- A master’s degree in education, curriculum studies, educational technology, or other relevant field; a doctoral degree is preferred
- Minimum of one year of experience supporting professional learning or faculty development in higher education or kindergarten to grade 12
- Experience supporting educators in the use of generative AI is preferred
- Comprehensive understanding of teaching and learning principles in higher education, including course design, assessment, inclusive instructional strategies, and reflective practice
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to build relationships and work effectively and collaboratively with a variety of internal stakeholders within a diverse and complex environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a high level of professionalism
- Understanding of, or experience with, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), including evaluation of educational innovations and dissemination of findings, is preferred
- Proficient with generative AI tools, with the ability to leverage them to support and enhance teaching and learning
- Proficient with educational technologies and digital tools with the ability to leverage technology to increase effectiveness and quality of work
Please submit a cover letter, resume/CV, and a document mapping your experience to each of the listed qualifications.
Inquiries regarding this position can be directed to Ryan Banow at ryan.banow@usask.ca
Department: Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching and Learning
Status: Permanent
Employment Group: ASPA
Shift: Mon-Fri, 8:30-4:30 or 9:00-5:00
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $69,035.00 - 107,868.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 2
Posted Date: 5/4/2026
Closing Date: 5/31/2026 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus
The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action**.**
We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation.
The University of Saskatchewan provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact usfor assistance.
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About University of Saskatchewan
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is leading the way in tackling pressing problems like water and food security. Research, teaching and learning at USask is enhanced by our array of world-class facilities, including the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, VIDO-InterVac, the Global Institute for Food Security, the Global Institute for Water Security and the Sylvia Fedoruk Centre for Nuclear Innovation.
A range of excellent programs, from business, law and public policy to engineering, medicine and veterinary medicine, positions us to cross traditional discipline boundaries and work together to bring a unique perspective to key global challenges. With more than 25,000 students from around the globe, including nearly 3,000 self-declared Indigenous students and more than 3,000 international students, our strong community and well-recognized experts will continue to drive USask to be the university the world needs.
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About the role
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Teaching and Learning Specialist, Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching a
Summary:
The artificial intelligence (AI) in teaching and learning specialist works in partnership with academic leaders, educators, and technical staff to identify needs, design learning resources, and provide education and curriculum development related to AI in teaching and learning. This position plays a key role in identifying, supporting, and implementing generative AI in curriculum, teaching and learning pilots, and in supporting evaluation and dissemination of impacts. The specialist provides professional development for faculty with emphasis on generative AI, and works with students, faculty, staff, and administrators across academic and administrative units.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Facilitates course and program development work, in partnership with academic leaders, focused on the integration of AI into curriculum and learning design
- Develops and delivers formal and informal curriculum and faculty professional development for programs and courses, with particular emphasis on generative AI
- Researches, plans, and designs innovative services, pilots and programs, integrating Canadian and international leading practices and scholarship in alignment with the university’s AI frameworks, principles and guidelines
- Collaborates effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders on teaching and learning initiatives and pilots, including consultations, committee participation, and partnership development
- Conducts and supports ongoing program and project assessment and evaluation, including guiding educators in investigating the effectiveness and impact of AI‑enabled teaching and learning innovations, and to inform continuous improvement
- Recruits, supervises, mentors, and plans workflow for graduate students and other contributing personnel to support teaching, course development, or instructional resource creation projects
- Engages in continuous professional development and reflection to adapt to emerging needs and maintain expertise in the use of AI in curriculum, teaching and learning
- Communicates and acts in a respectful and professional manner, collaborates effectively, abides by policy, contributes to a positive and productive work and learning environment, and models these behaviours across the institution
- Engages in continuous learning by participating in activities, training, and events related to Indigenous engagement, reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Demonstrates respect and dignity for all members of the community, actively contributes to an environment of acceptance and inclusion of others, and responds to different perspectives from a place of curiosity, respect, and non-judgement
- Undertakes related duties, as assigned, consistent with the nature of the position
Qualifications:
- A master’s degree in education, curriculum studies, educational technology, or other relevant field; a doctoral degree is preferred
- Minimum of one year of experience supporting professional learning or faculty development in higher education or kindergarten to grade 12
- Experience supporting educators in the use of generative AI is preferred
- Comprehensive understanding of teaching and learning principles in higher education, including course design, assessment, inclusive instructional strategies, and reflective practice
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to build relationships and work effectively and collaboratively with a variety of internal stakeholders within a diverse and complex environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a high level of professionalism
- Understanding of, or experience with, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), including evaluation of educational innovations and dissemination of findings, is preferred
- Proficient with generative AI tools, with the ability to leverage them to support and enhance teaching and learning
- Proficient with educational technologies and digital tools with the ability to leverage technology to increase effectiveness and quality of work
Please submit a cover letter, resume/CV, and a document mapping your experience to each of the listed qualifications.
Inquiries regarding this position can be directed to Ryan Banow at ryan.banow@usask.ca
Department: Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching and Learning
Status: Permanent
Employment Group: ASPA
Shift: Mon-Fri, 8:30-4:30 or 9:00-5:00
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $69,035.00 - 107,868.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 2
Posted Date: 5/4/2026
Closing Date: 5/31/2026 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus
The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action**.**
We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation.
The University of Saskatchewan provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact usfor assistance.
Not the right fit? Search for Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning Specialist, Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching a jobs in Saskatoon, SK
About University of Saskatchewan
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is leading the way in tackling pressing problems like water and food security. Research, teaching and learning at USask is enhanced by our array of world-class facilities, including the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, VIDO-InterVac, the Global Institute for Food Security, the Global Institute for Water Security and the Sylvia Fedoruk Centre for Nuclear Innovation.
A range of excellent programs, from business, law and public policy to engineering, medicine and veterinary medicine, positions us to cross traditional discipline boundaries and work together to bring a unique perspective to key global challenges. With more than 25,000 students from around the globe, including nearly 3,000 self-declared Indigenous students and more than 3,000 international students, our strong community and well-recognized experts will continue to drive USask to be the university the world needs.