Assistant research - university

Location: El Paso, TX Category: Office of Research and Innovation Posted On: Wed Jan 14 2026 Job Description:

UTEP invites applications for an Assistant Research Faculty position in AAII with a primary focus on AI in Education and Workforce Development. The successful candidate will:

• Conduct research on AI-enabled learning technologies, adaptive systems, and workforce readiness tools.
• Develop and evaluate AI literacy modules for K-12, undergraduate, graduate, and professional education.
• Lead projects that integrate AI into curriculum design and workforce training programs.
• Collaborate with faculty across disciplines and external partners to secure funding and implement scalable solutions.
• Mentor students and contribute to AAII's mission of ethical and responsible AI innovation.
• Contribute to the advancement of AAII's leadership in AI through publication of scholarly work at reputable venues.

• Doctorate in Education, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Learning Sciences, or a closely related field by the time of hire.
• Demonstrated expertise in applications for education or workforce development.
• Evidence of research productivity and potential for external funding.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

The initial salary is competitive, based on qualifications and experience, and comes with excellent fringe benefits. Hiring decisions are based on budget approval.

In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.


The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at [email protected], or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.


For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at [email protected].


To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.