Kevin Jones, Ed.D.

Phone:

812-348-7290

Email:

joneskj@iu.edu

Professional Summary

Kevin J. Jones is an Associate Professor of Management and AI Strategist at Indiana University Columbus. His work sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, leadership, human capability, and organizational transformation. He teaches, speaks, and consults to help organizations, leaders, and learners navigate the Age of Accelerated Transformation by building the strategies, capabilities, and organizational practices required to create value through responsible, human-centered AI adoption.

Dr. Jones has worked in higher education, consulting, telecommunications, and healthcare. He specializes in workforce capability, organizational change, and human-AI collaboration. At IU Columbus, he advocates for AI literacy and workforce readiness, equipping students for the future of work. Through scholarship, international keynote presentations, publications, and the AI and You podcast, he shares this work, engaging academic, business, and community audiences in conversations about the opportunities and challenges of AI-driven transformation. the community audiences in conversations about the opportunities and challenges of AI-driven transformation.

Areas of Expertise

• Human-Centered AI Strategy
• Organizational Transformation and Change
• Leadership Development
• Workforce Transformation and Future of Work
• Human-AI Collaboration
• Ethical AI Governance
• Organizational Culture and Capability Development
• Human Resource Development
• Organizational Design
• Design Thinking and Innovation
• Generative AI in Education
• Problem-Based Learning and Experiential Learning
• Organizational Communication and Leadership Effectiveness

Current Leadership and Professional Roles

• Associate Professor of Management, Indiana University Columbus
• AI Strategist, Indiana University Columbus
• Former Co-Chair, Indiana University Generative AI Task Force
• Former Director, IU Columbus Center for Teaching and Learning
• Host, AI and You Podcast
• Organizational Transformation Consultant
• Board Member, African American Foundation of Bartholomew County

Teaching Philosophy

I teach based on application, reflection, collaboration, and responsible experimentation. Students learn through solving real-world organizational problems, bridging theory and practice, and developing skills in leadership, critical thinking, and decision-making. Artificial intelligence is a tool for augmentation, not replacement, and can help students learn how to evaluate, improve, and responsibly apply emerging technologies in organizational settings.

Education

Courses taught

Research activities

My research examines how organizations develop leadership, culture, workforce capabilities, and human systems necessary to thrive amid rapid technological and organizational change. Current research interests include:

Awards and Recognitions

Selected Publications

Age of Accelerated Transformation and EMBRACE IT Change Model

Jones, K. J., & Srivastava, V. (2027). Leadership, organizations, and human capability in the Age of Accelerated Transformation. CRC Press.

Artificial Intelligence, Learning, and Innovation

Jones, K. J. (2026). Augmented intelligence and the Purple Educator: Human-centered learning in the age of accelerated transformation. jeXed (Journal of Exotechnology and Education), 2(2).

BenMessaoud, F., Brewer, R., Buchenot, A., Jones, K. J., Longtin, K., & Scherzinger, L. (2026). GenAI in course materials: Faculty use and perceptions. Journal of Teaching and Learning with Technology, 14(Special Issue), 213-224.

Jones, K. J. (2026). Advancing management student critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities through design thinking, virtual reality, and generative AI. In J. Goodspeed-Chadwick et al. (Eds.), Quick Hits for Creativity in the Classroom: Successful Strategies from Award-Winning Teachers (pp. 123-128). Indiana University Press.

Jones, K. J., & Mendez, J. D. (2021). Enhancing learning with 3D print technology: A case study of problem-based learning. Journal of Education for Business, 96(3), 187-194.

Berte, E., & Jones, K. J. (2014). The field trip as an experiential teaching strategy to promote reflective learning. Journal of the Academy of Business Education, 14.

Jones, K. J., Wills, K. V., & Berte, E. (2017). A study of MBA students’ perceptions toward business leadership pedagogy. Journal of the Academy of Business Education, 18.

Leadership, Ethics, and Organizational Change

Jones, K. J., & Saba, N. (2022). Ethical staffing in the COVID-19 digital age: Are a new set of ethical practices needed to guide selection? In Business Models to Promote Technology, Culture, and Leadership in Post-COVID-19 Organizations (pp. 56-73). IGI Global.

Tomal, D. R., & Jones, K. J. (2015). A comparison of core competencies of women and men leaders in the manufacturing industry. Coastal Business Journal, 14(1), 13-25.

Jones, K. J., & Liu, C. A. (2015). Ethical decision-making: A model demonstrating collectivism and individualism decision influences. Academy of Business Research Journal, 3, 74-82.

Mainiero, L. A., & Jones, K. J. (2013). Workplace romance 2.0: Developing a communication ethics model to address potential sexual harassment from inappropriate social media contacts between coworkers. Journal of Business Ethics, 114, 367-379.

Mainiero, L. A., & Jones, K. J. (2013). Sexual harassment versus workplace romance: Social media spillover and textual harassment in the workplace. Academy of Management Perspectives, 27(3), 187-203.

Liu, C. A., & Jones, K. J. (2016). Integrated risk management on fuel hedging program: A case study on Southwest and China Eastern Airlines. Academy of Business Research Journal, 2, 74-85.

Speaking and Public Engagement

Dr. Jones is an international speaker whose presentations focus on artificial intelligence, workforce transformation, leadership, organizational change, and the future of work. He has delivered keynote presentations, workshops, and executive education programs for audiences across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Canada. His work has been featured at events including World Summit AI, HRSE Dubai, CEWIL Canada, and international conferences focused on innovation, leadership, and educational transformation.

As host of the AI and You podcast (Indiana Public Media, State of Inquiry), he engages leaders, educators, and innovators in conversations about the opportunities and challenges presented by artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.