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Chetan Iyer
Independent Researcher
Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract
The accelerating integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into higher education has spurred the development of AI Teaching Assistants (AITAs) as a novel mechanism for enhancing faculty development. AITAs leverage advances in natural language processing, machine learning, and educational data analytics to automate administrative tasks, deliver personalized pedagogical feedback, and surface actionable insights into student engagement and learning trajectories. This manuscript presents a comprehensive, mixed‑methods investigation of AITA deployment across three diverse universities, encompassing a survey of 150 faculty members, in‑depth interviews with 30 instructional staff, and analysis of system‑generated usage and performance metrics. Key findings reveal that AITAs reduce instructor workload by up to 35%, foster reflective teaching practices, and improve alignment between learning outcomes and assessment design. Faculty report increased confidence in experimenting with active‑learning strategies and greater responsiveness to student needs, though concerns around algorithmic transparency, data privacy, and digital equity persist. Educational implications emphasize the need for robust training programs, clear governance policies, and community‑building structures to ensure ethical, equitable, and effective AITA integration. Methodologically, the study combines quantitative analysis of engagement logs and student performance data with thematic analysis of interview transcripts. Results demonstrate statistically significant improvements in formative assessment scores (p < .01) and qualitative shifts in pedagogical self‑efficacy. The conclusion outlines best practices and proposes a roadmap for institutions aiming to harness AITAs for sustainable faculty growth and instructional innovation.
Keywords
AI Teaching Assistants; Faculty Development; Educational Analytics; Pedagogical Feedback; Digital Equity
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