Applied STEM & AI Specialist in Residence

Description

Thomas College, located in beautiful Waterville, Maine, is defining what it means to be the College of the Future. With a strong commitment to innovation, career readiness, and community partnerships, Thomas College is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of Maine’s top colleges for social mobility. Our distinctive Guaranteed Job Program™, accelerated undergraduate degrees, and flexible graduate programs empower students to advance faster in business, entrepreneurship, education, technology, applied STEM, and arts & science fields. At Thomas, belonging isn’t a buzzword; it’s a promise. We create a supportive, welcoming environment where every student is seen, valued, and prepared to thrive in a rapidly changing world. For more information visit Thomas.edu.

Thomas College invites applications for a full-time Applied STEM & AI Specialist in Residence to lead institution-wide artificial intelligence integration while helping the College develop and launch a new applied STEM or technical academic program. 

This is a 2-year grant-funded appointment, with continuation in year 2 contigent upon availability of federal Title III funds. 

The successful candidate will lead faculty professional development, support AI integration across the curriculum, establish responsible-use practices, and help develop a sustainable faculty community of practice. The position will also work with faculty and academic leadershop to shape an emerging applied STEM program with AI embedded directly into its curriculum and learning experiences. Potential areas could include Mechanical Engineering, engineering technology, robotics and automation, advanced manufacturing, applied computing, or another technical field aligned with workforce need and institutional priorities. 

The position will contribute to development of the College’s maker/design space and help connect AI with hands-on technical learning through tools such as simulation, data analysis, automation, robotics, digital fabrication, instrumentation, and AI-assisted design. 

Candidates should possess and advanced degree or substantial professional expertise in an applied STEM, technical, computational, engineering, AI, or related field and demonstrate experience applying AI in teaching, professional practice, or technical problem solving. Experience developing academic programs or curricula is strongly preferred. 

Thomas offers a competitive benefits package to include: 

Medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 6% 403(b) matching plan, paid vacation, paid sick leave, thirteen paid holidays, on-site gym, meal discounts and free tuition for employees, spouse and dependent children.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and names of three professional references. Please include an email address on your application materials