University of Waterloo Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

University of Waterloo Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Arts AI Pedagogy

The Faculty of Arts at the University of Waterloo is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Arts AI Pedagogy.

The fellowship supports the development and evaluation of a new Arts AI curriculum initiative that brings together disciplines across the humanities, social sciences, languages, psychology, economics and accounting.

Fellowship Overview

Institution: University of Waterloo
Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Position: Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Research Area: Arts AI Pedagogy
Appointment Period: Fall 2026 to Spring 2028
Expected Start Date: September 2026
Duration: Two years
Nature of Appointment: Full-time

About the Fellowship

The successful candidate will contribute to a cross-disciplinary initiative focused on the development of Arts-based artificial intelligence education.

The two-year fellowship will involve:

Co-designing an Arts AI curriculum during the first year
Supporting the implementation and evaluation of the curriculum during the second year
Contributing to research on AI teaching and learning across Arts disciplines
Assisting with the development of interdisciplinary courses and workshops

Research and Project Responsibilities

Working with Professor Marcel O’Gorman and members of the cross-disciplinary Arts AI Task Force, the postdoctoral fellow will have two main responsibilities.

Curriculum Development

The fellow will help design two new AI-focused courses for the Faculty of Arts.

This work will support the broader objective of developing and studying an Arts AI curriculum that combines academic perspectives from multiple disciplines.

Research Design and Analysis

The fellow will work with Professor O’Gorman, faculty members from the Arts AI Task Force and other stakeholders to:

Develop a research project examining curriculum design and implementation
Study the impact of the Arts AI curriculum on students
Gather and analyse evidence related to AI pedagogy
Prepare academic research outputs and publications

Teaching and Workshop Opportunities

The selected candidate may also be asked to:

Deliver guest lectures in courses where appropriate
Coordinate Arts AI workshops with partners in the new Arts AI Studio
Support experimental and interdisciplinary learning opportunities for students and faculty
Participate in academic conferences, workshops and publications

The position provides valuable experience in AI curriculum design and delivery within an arts and humanities context.

Independent Research

The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to dedicate approximately 25% of their time to an independent research programme.

The candidate will also have opportunities to:

Participate in conferences and workshops
Collaborate with faculty members and research partners
Publish academic work
Develop expertise in Arts-based AI pedagogy

Salary and Benefits

The fellowship offers:

Annual Salary: CAD $60,000 plus benefits

The appointment is subject to final budgetary approval.

Additional Teaching Opportunities

Postdoctoral candidates holding a PhD may also apply for sessional teaching appointments associated with the new Arts AI Minor and Diploma, subject to:

Application requirements
Collective agreement provisions
Availability of teaching opportunities

How to Apply

Interested candidates should review the complete official fellowship announcement issued by the University of Waterloo Faculty of Arts.

Applicants may be required to submit:

Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Research statement
Teaching or pedagogical statement
Writing sample or publications
Academic transcripts
Contact details of referees
Other documents specified in the official advertisement

Important Note

The application deadline and complete eligibility requirements are not visible in the provided announcement. Candidates should consult the full official notification for confirmed application instructions, required qualifications and selection details.

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