Assistant Professor of AI Learning Integration (Open to All Academic Fields)

George Fox University•Newberg, OR

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

George Fox University George Fox Digital (GFD) platform is seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to serve in a new academic position, at the rank of Assistant Professor (non-tenure track, with no immediate teaching load), with the responsibility of helping the university understand how to faithfully and effectively deploy artificial intelligence (AI) tools for teaching and learning. The candidate's field of expertise (at the PhD or other terminal degree level, or MA with commensurate experience) can be in any academic discipline, though we are especially inviting: Writing, Language, and Literature; History; Arts; Humanities; any science or technology related field also considered. About the Job: At George Fox University, we place a high value on excellent teaching -both in person and online. Through George Fox Digital (GFD), our online course offerings serve an increasing number of students across the university. As part of our current expansion, we are introducing a new kind of academic position-one that is rare not only at our university but within higher education more broadly. We are seeking someone who brings deep disciplinary expertise and a high level of teaching and learning excellence, yet is also willing to take a non-traditional academic path to help us explore how AI-integrated academic programming can reach new audiences while remaining grounded in our Christian mission and the ideals of university education. We are not interested in scaling our offerings with AI at the expense of deep learning or our faith commitments-nor are we willing to ignore the powerful new possibilities AI offers for enhancing academic outcomes. We want both! The position of Assistant Professor for AI Integration will be responsible for working with the Vice President of George Fox Digital to help adopt AI tools, foster relationships with technology vendors, learn how to use and deploy AI tools for teaching and learning, and test AI educational programming on students in digital environments. The GFD team is a growing and vibrant group committed to academic innovation, research, and collaboration across the university. We serve hundreds of students in our Accelerated Online Degree program and thousands of traditional undergraduate students through GFD/online versions of our Cornerstone general education programming , in addition to other video storytelling and thought leadership projects (such as the George Fox TALKS podcast). Our GFD work environment is warm and relational and our standards are high-requiring self-driven individuals to take hold of projects and drive them to all sorts of conclusions, to measure and assess progress and change accordingly, and to empower the university to fulfill its mission of preparing students spiritually, academically, and professionally.

Requirements

Areas of expertise we are seeking, at the terminal degree level (PhD, MFA, JD, etc.) or MA with strong commensurate experience, with strong teaching and learning emphasis: Open to any academic discipline, but especially inviting: Writing, Language, and Literature; History; Arts; Humanities; any science or technology related field also considered.
Strong understanding of AI language tools and their educational potential. We are not looking for someone with coding or engineering experience, but rather seek someone with strong academic background who has: familiarity with generative AI tools (e.g., Gemini and other Google products, ChaGPT, Claude, Perplexity) and their educational potential and limitations; demonstrated experimentation with AI in a learning and research context; a strong understanding of current discourse around AI use in academia and the academic integrity debate as it concerns AI; experience translating emerging technologies into actionable academic content; and the ability to grow and learn rapidly, learn new tools, and master unfamiliar technologies.
Online teaching and course design experience.
Strong communication skills and ability to maintain active and timely communication during the workweek with members in project teams and with students in course instruction.
Experience and knowledge working with a diverse student demographic.
Understanding of disability and accessibility issues; commitment to providing all students with equitable access to course materials.
Willingness to occasionally work on nights and weekends as course rhythms require.
A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

Nice To Haves

The preferred candidate will have demonstrated experience and success using technology to help students learn; those who have experience teaching online or as an online student will also be preferred, as will those who have shown leadership and innovation in using AI tools for learning and helping others experience the benefits of AI implementation.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement an AI integration roadmap for teaching and learning at George Fox, with clear milestones and measurable outcomes in collaboration with George Fox Digital leadership.
Research and evaluate emerging AI tools and platforms for academic use, producing regular briefings and recommendations for university leadership.
Pilot AI-driven learning environments (e.g., tutoring tools, content creation, assessment methods) and assess their impact on student learning outcomes and faith integration.
Serve as a resource and consultant for faculty and staff exploring the use of AI in their courses and programs, providing training, workshops, and best practice guidelines.
Foster collaborative partnerships with internal stakeholders (e.g., faculty, academic deans, IT) and external partners (AI vendors, conference networks) to advance AI-related initiatives.
Produce regular reports and presentations summarizing key findings, lessons learned, and recommendations for future AI integration.
Participate actively in George Fox Digital team rhythms (e.g., team meetings, project planning) and contribute to special projects as needed.
Optionally teach 1-2 courses per year in the candidate's discipline (as negotiated), integrating AI-related tools and methods where appropriate.
Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect, and customer service.
By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
Demonstrating awareness, respect, and appreciation for diversity of culture, background, race, sex, political views, expressions of faith, etc., and works well with a variety of people.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Faith-friendly: Our culture is unique for higher education. At George Fox you can pursue academic excellence while integrating scriptures, praying with staff members and students at work, and helping to make an impact on the world in a way that promotes Christian values.
Unapologetically Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God's Word.
Live out your calling: You are able to use your God-given talents and abilities while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings, at which they will be able to glorify the kingdom of God just as they have seen you do.
A strong Christian vision and mission-led organization with opportunities for your growth and contributions.
Wonderful Christian peers and a vibrant student population.
A beautiful, peaceful campus environment with areas to walk and coffee shops and restaurants close by.
Free Fitness Center membership.
Free parking.
Rich employee benefit package.