Department: Technology & Online Learning
Location: Cottleville, MO, USA
Employment Type: Full-Time Staff
St. Charles Community College (SCC)is located just west of St. Louis, in the heart of growing St. Charles County. At SCC, we have a passion for student success. We serve a growing diverse student population, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff who will help prepare our students for a global society. Qualified candidates will have demonstrated success in serving diverse student populations.
SUMMARY
The AI Design Specialist plays an integral role in developing and supporting high quality technology-enhanced instruction and learning experiences, including virtual and augmented reality and artificial intelligence. The role involves analyzing, designing, developing, and evaluating learning experiences, systems and processes, technologies, and instructional materials. The AI Design Specialist will provide leadership to activities associated with the new VR/AI Learning Lab. An interest in emerging technologies is essential as the position will research, inform and provide professional development, and innovate teaching and technology approaches, tools, and processes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Provide leadership to the development and implementation of virtual and augmented realities, artificial intelligence, and innovative instructional design concepts. Serve as the coordinator of the VR/AI Learning Lab.
- In collaboration with the Assistant Vice President and faculty and staff, produce an VR/AI reference book to help guide the responsible use of AI.
- Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to identify opportunities for incorporating virtual and augmented reality resources into instruction to improve student learning.
- Provide training opportunities to faculty and staff on the use of AI tools.
- Develop partnerships with educational institutions, business and industry and the community to advance innovations in instructional design, AI and virtual reality.
- Build strong relationships with industry leaders and research institutions in the field of AI to stay abreast of developments and foster innovation within the university community.
- Provide consultations and serve as a resource to faculty and staff on the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of course modality, high-impact learning practices, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), content creation, and other AI/VR design, learning experience, and/or technology concerns.
- Demonstrate a strong foundation in technology with a keen interest in artificial intelligence, AR/VR/MR and other emerging technologies and their applications in an educational environment.
- Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental AI and machine learning concepts and use a variety of generative artificial intelligence tools for different purposes (i.e. text generation, image creation, video creation, code creation, sound creation, etc.); discern which of those technologies and tools are best suited for different specific educational and business use cases.
- Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental AR/VR/MR concepts and use tools for creation and delivery of AR/VR/MR content; discern which of those technologies and tools are best suited for different specific educational and business use cases.
- Demonstrate advanced written, presentation, and training skills to nurture collaboration and knowledge sharing practices related to new or updated technology with the ability to explain complex technological concepts in an accessible manner to any audience.
- Work independently with minimum direction; take projects successfully from concept to implementation and provide progress reporting.
- Ability to follow up, follow through, multi-task, set priorities, and adhere to deadlines.
- Ensure final project deliverables are of the highest quality.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, VR/AI or other relevant field with three or more year's related experience is required. Must be proficient with: generative AI tools and applications, AR/VR/MR tools and applications. Knowledge of or experience with the following applications is preferred: Canvas, Respondus, Adobe Creative Suite, Camtasia, Snagit, Canva.
PREFERRED QUALIFICAITON
- Master's degree in relevant field
- A comprehensive understanding of Generative AI
- Familiarity with AI ethics and compliance
- Ability to collaborate across departments and engage with industry leaders
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Passion for education and a commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and learning
