The Center for the School of the Future (CSF) at Utah State University seeks a Distinguished Research Fellow to assist CSF staff with emerging technology development (e.g., AI, quantum computing, virtual reality etc.) to support increased learning in K-12 students. The Distinguished Research Fellow is a part time position. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong record of professional experience with senior level executive appointments in higher education and with expertise in areas aligned with CSF interests.

This position is telework eligible within the state of Utah.

• Work collaboratively with the Center’s leadership, staff, and other CSF Fellows to identify, implement, and evaluate K-12 improvements leading to enhanced student academic learning.
• Assist CSF leadership and staff and other Fellows in designing testable interventions, programs, or systems to improve K-12 student academic learning.
• Assist CSF leadership and staff and other Fellows with K-12 visioning to improve K-12 student academic learning outcomes.
• Assist CSF director in fund raising efforts to support sponsored programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Breadth of successful experience in senior university leadership at least at the dean level of an engineering or technology related school.

• Experience working with the school of education at the university level.

• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary research approach.

• Ability to work with CSF and USU’s College of Engineering to advance personalized learning as defined by one of the National Academy of Engineering grand challenges.

• Understanding the future of work and the human technology frontier as defined by the National Science Foundation to address associated challenges and opportunities.

• Experience with artificial intelligence and ability to advise and collaborate with the CSF team on development of tools using this technology to improve learning.

• Ability to work collaboratively on an entrepreneurially minded team.

• Demonstrated success in working collaboratively with Utah policy makers, industry leaders and university leadership.

• Evidence of an innovative mindset to identify, implement, and evaluate solutions for vexing challenges in student learning.

• Evidence of success if seeking and obtaining funding to develop, implement and support core CSF strategies.

• Evidence of the ability to align work efforts with organizational mission, vision and values.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Curriculum Vitae to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the candidate profile under “Resume/CV”.
2. Names and contact information for at least three professional references to be provided at the beginning of your application in the candidate profile.
3. Cover Letter addressing candidate’s qualifications aligned with position including examples of previous successful relevant work experience should be typed/pasted at the end of the application process. 

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 

The Center for the School of the Future (CSF) was established by the Utah Legislature at Utah State University to drive meaningful statewide reforms to public education focused on improving K-12 student academic learning. CSF leadership and staff recognize that schools exist to prepare children to flourish in a democratic society, and in an increasingly global economy. The mission of CSF is to produce equitable educational supports to liberate all students from limited life opportunities by animating their educational assets. To achieve this critical educational outcome for students, we are collaborating around important issues of teacher recruitment and retention, high achieving schools, and empirically validated instructional practices.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

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*updated 07/2025

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*updated 06/2025