Generative AI Research & Support
| Competition Number: 125091 | Type: Contract |
| Closing Date: January 15, 2025 |
Category: Contract |
Medicine Hat College is seeking an innovative and dedicated candidate for a contract position focused on supporting Medicine Hat College faculty, staff, and students in the understanding and use of Gen AI in post-secondary teaching and learning. The duration of this contract will be January 2025 to April 2025, with the possibility of an extension, and will require approximately 25 hours of commitment per month.
A little about the role:
Working closely with the Director, Teaching and Learning, the priority for this position will be to empower the college community to effectively integrate Gen AI tools into their academic and administrative practices, and enhance teaching methodologies, responsible student engagement, and operational efficiency.
Rate of Pay: $5000.00, plus vacation pay, for the term.
Major Responsibilities:
- Research on Gen AI in Higher Education
- Conduct research on the implications, benefits, and challenges of integrating Gen AI into post-secondary teaching and learning environments.
- Explore current trends related to Gen AI in education.
- Collaborate with other educational institutions and experts in the field to gather data and share common practices.
- Workshop Training Facilitation and Online Resource Organization
- Design, organize, and facilitate two workshops in the Winter semester (between January and April) that address Gen AI topics relevant to faculty, staff, and students.
- Promote workshops and encourage participation from faculty, staff, and students.
- Create an online resource page, curate current Gen AI information, and upload resources to online page.
- College Community Engagement
- Actively engage with the college community, seeking input and feedback on Gen AI needs and initiatives.
- Participate in college committees/working groups focused on Gen AI teaching excellence and educational innovation.
Details:
- Bachelor’s degree, Masters preferred.
- Ability to conduct research and facilitate faculty, staff and student workshops.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
- Familiarity and keen interest in Gen AI and its applications in higher education.
Please submit 1) a cover letter outlining your interest in Gen AI, relevant experience, and your vision for integrating Gen AI at MHC and 2) draft an outline (one to two pages) for a Gen AI workshop, including outcomes, target audience, key topics, and interactive components. External candidates, please provide a resume, with references as well. Save your complete application as a single document and quote Competition #125091. This competition will close January 15, 2025
This position will require the successful candidate to present a valid Police Information/Criminal Record Check.
Please indicate in your cover letter where you first saw the ad for this position. Submit your application by one of the following methods:
- Email (You can select the "Apply Now" button.) Please send your application as an attachment in either .doc,.docx,.pdf or .rtf formats (only).
- Canada Post
Applications will not be accepted via fax
Medicine Hat College
Human Resources
299 College Drive S.E.
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6
E-mail: hr@mhc.ab.ca
Medicine Hat College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Only applicants being granted an interview will be contacted. All others are thanked for their interest.