Canada Research Chair (CRC) - Artificial Intelligence - Tier 2

Overview

Canada Research Chair (CRC) - Artificial Intelligence - Tier 2

Tracking Code : req1741

Faculty / Department : Frazer Faculty of Education

Appointment Type : Tenured and Tenure-Track, Full-time Continuing

Number of Positions : 1

Salary Range : Hiring Range, Assistant Professor - Artificial Intelligence - $105,000 - $120,000 + CRC Stipend

Salary Range : Hiring Range, Associate Professor - Artificial Intelligence - $114,000 - $134,000 + CRC Stipend

Final base salary will reflect individual candidate's experience and qualifications

Posting Date : January 6, 2026

Application Review Date : February 6, 2026 or until a suitable candidate has been found (7 : 00 PM EST)

The Frazer Faculty of Education invites applications for a SSHRC, NSERC, or CIHR Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Artificial Intelligence in Education. This CRC appointment opportunity is intended for emerging scholars, at the rank of assistant or associate professor (or those who possess the necessary qualifications to be appointed to these levels). Appointment is conditional on the approval by the CRC Program of the submitted nomination for the CRC Tier 2.

About the Role

To alleviate the under-representation of groups who experience systemic barriers in the CRC Program (as identified by the Tri-Agency Institutional Programs Secretariat), this opportunity is only open to individuals who self-identify as Women or as being from other Gender Equity-Seeking Groups in the application process. This initiative is a special program as described by the Ontario Human Rights Commission. The University welcomes and supports applications from such candidates who also identify as members of other equity-seeking groups.

Tier 2 CRCs are intended for exceptional emerging scholars (i.e. candidates must have been an active researcher in their field for fewer than 10 years at the time of nomination). Candidates who are more than 10 years from earning their highest degree (and where career breaks such as maternity, parental, extended sick leave, clinical training, etc., exist) may have their eligibility for a Tier 2 CRC assessed through the program’s Tier 2 justification process. Please refer to the CRC website for eligibility details or contact the Office of the Vice President Research and Innovation (research@ontariotech.ca) for more information.

The successful candidate will be nominated for a CRC. The candidate’s research area must align with the subject matter eligibility of SSHRC / NSERC / CIHR. Nominations are subject to review by the CRC Secretariat, and appointment as a CRC is conditional upon its approval. A Tier 2 CRC is tenable for five years and is renewable once. New CRCs are also eligible for infrastructure support from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to help acquire state-of-the-art equipment essential to their work.

The Ideal Candidate

The Frazer Faculty of Education seeks a candidate with the potential to enhance the field of Artificial Intelligence in Education in Canada and globally. We conceptualize education broadly including learning across the life span including formal education systems (e.g. K-12 school systems, higher education / post-secondary, professional learning contexts in public sectors, community engaged learning), and informal learning systems (e.g. community), as well as workplace and community-based learning opportunities (e.g. not-for-profit sectors). The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent in Education or related field, aligned with the type of Tier 2 Chair they are applying for (SSHRC, NSERC, CIHR : subject matter eligibility), with a primary focus on exploring AI in learning environments. Examples of relevant areas could include but are not limited to : AI governance, leadership and policy systems, AI approaches to personalized learning pathways, AI applications and use in teaching and learning, AI-powered assessment tools, AI in educational equity, AI for special education and accessibility, AI and gamification in education, AI in curriculum design and delivery, the future of work and AI in education, AI and mental health in education, legal implications of AI use in education, and social and ethical implications of use of AI in educational contexts. The CRC position should emphasize leveraging AI to drive systemic change and transformation across educational and / or interdisciplinary contexts.

The successful candidate will have a strong publication record, a demonstrated record of cultivating diverse partnerships, and a history of successful research funding. They will also have demonstrated an ability to mentor graduate students (HQP) and will be expected to grow and manage an active research group at Ontario Tech University. They will maintain collaborative and collegial relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the community. The CRC will contribute to leadership of the newly established Centre for Digital Innovation in Education, including ideas for collaboration with CDIE connected to their research agenda. The successful candidate must be able to maintain eligibility to obtain funding from Canadian federal, provincial, international funding agencies and must comply with Canadian and US export controls and the federal government’s Policy on Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern.

Qualifications and Experience

• PhD degree, or equivalent, in Education or a relevant discipline based on the tri-council focus of the chair (SSHRC, NSERC, or CIHR)
• Preferred candidate will have research skills in qualitative, quantitative and / or mixed methods research; quantitative skills are an asset
• Demonstrated potential for innovative scholarly research, supported by external funding, with a nationally or internationally recognized research program
• Demonstrated research partnerships involving collaborations spanning government / policy, industry, academia, practice, and / or not-for-profit sectors
• Demonstrated potential for exemplary teaching and graduate supervision
• Potential to cultivate and lead equitable, diverse, and inclusive approaches to interdisciplinary research partnerships and HQP training
• A record of influential scholarship and contributions demonstrating excellence in the field with high-quality publications, conference presentations, awards, and strong referee recommendations
• Non-academic activities (knowledge mobilization, KMb; knowledge translation, KT) will be considered

The University

Ontario Tech University (University of Ontario Institute of Technology), located in Oshawa, Ontario, is committed to an interactive, information-sharing culture and to providing a leading-edge learning environment and innovative research. The Frazer Faculty of Education focuses on technology integration in education and the use of digital technologies to support teaching and learning.

Application Process

Review of applications will begin on February 6, 2026 and continue until a suitable candidate is found. Applicants should submit the following components in electronic format in a single PDF file :

Compensation

This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the UOIT Faculty Association and is subject to the terms of the collective agreement. Starting salary will be commensurate with experience and annual increases follow the collective agreement.

Employment Equity at Ontario Tech University

Ontario Tech recognizes that life circumstances can impact a candidate’s record of achievement. Selection committees will consider career interruptions. The university is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization, and decolonization (EDIID) and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, with emphasis on equity-deserving groups.

Data collected will be used to support recruitment and shared with the search committee as required for reporting to the CRC program.

Hiring Accommodations

Ontario Tech University will provide accommodations for applicants where appropriate and maintain confidentiality throughout the recruitment cycle. For accommodation, contact Julie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist. See the university's Accessibility Policy for more information.

The university acknowledges the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation as the traditional territory on which we are located.

Job Location : Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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