Job Description

Reporting to the Institutional lead, Artificial Intelligence (AI), the AI Analyst builds capacity for Dalhousie University to research applications of AI relevant to its academic, research and administrative mission. The role is tasked to continuously scan the environment, assess technology and its applications, curate information and communicate to relevant stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities

• Meet with stakeholders identified by the Institutional Lead (AI) to develop a representative set of generative AI use cases.
• Develop and regularly execute a test suite of test cases derived from use cases from a wide range of assignment types with input from faculty.
• Assess AI-based AI detection application for accuracy and legality under Canadian

jurisdiction. Install, configure and evaluate the capabilities of emerging AI tools as identified by the continuous environmental scan. * Build and maintain a comprehensive resource for Dalhousie community members. Prepare briefing material to support decision-making by Dalhousie leaders.

• Prepare and deliver training material related to emerging technologies.
• Review material prepared in reaction to emerging technologies.

Note

The successful applicant may work in-person on campus, primarily remotely (with occasional presence in-person on-campus), or perform a hybrid of the two as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements.
Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a related field plus experience performing research or working in a research environment (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Portfolio of effective prompts to refine AI-based applications to perform reliably specific tasks.
• Informal training or credentials relevant to prompt engineering.
• Installing and configuring software from technical documentation.
• Teaching, teaching support, or pedagogical design.
• Effective and demonstrable communication skills.
• Energetic approach to problem solving as well as the ability to multitask, and make decisions.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, research and planning skills are required. Tact, diplomacy, and attention to detail.

Assets

• Background in Education, Ethics, language arts, Computer Science or business.
• Broad experience with generative AI applications and tools.
• Understanding of governance and processes in higher education

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie\'s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

- Self-Awareness & Professionalism
- Respect & Inclusion
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Thinking and Acting Strategically
- Accountability for Performance & Results
Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration

Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.
Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi\'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 10/27/2023
Close Date 11/27/2023
Open Until Filled No
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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents * R\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Optional Documents * Cover Letter

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