Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence

Swiss School for International Relations; Genf; Presencial; CHF 83 000 - 152 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Swiss School for International Relations is seeking a Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence to introduce AI concepts to students spanning law, international affairs and finance with non-technical backgrounds.

The role involves designing an undergraduate AI course, delivering engaging lectures, running practical workshops on AI tools, and integrating case studies from international relations and policy making while addressing ethical, legal, and governance issues. Applications are rolling.

Qualificações

• PhD in CS, data science, or closely related field; Master’s with AI experience considered.
• Demonstrated expertise in AI, including practical use of generative AI tools.
• Teaching experience at undergraduate/graduate level or substantial AI training experience.
• Ability to design accessible, practice-oriented lessons for non-technical students.
• Understanding of ethical, legal and governance challenges in AI.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Swiss or EU citizenship or valid Swiss work permit at time of application.

Responsabilidades

• Design and deliver an undergraduate course on Artificial Intelligence for non-technical students.
• Introduce foundations of AI, ML and generative AI with accessible examples.
• Deliver practical workshops using AI tools for research, analysis, writing and presentations.
• Integrate real-world applications and case studies in international affairs, law, finance and policy making.
• Address ethical, legal and societal implications of AI and governance considerations.
• Participate in curriculum development and regularly update teaching materials.
• Create an interactive learning environment through discussions and student projects.

Conhecimentos

AI expertise

Teaching experience

English proficiency

Formação académica

PhD in Computer Science

PhD in Data Science

Master’s degree in AI

Ferramentas

Generative AI tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Position: Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence

Institution: Swiss School for International Relations

Contract Type: Renewable | TBD

Workload: 2–8 teaching hours/week for the Spring | Autumn Semester 2027

Job Mission

The Swiss School for International Relations invites applications from highly qualified professionals for the position of Lecturer inArtificial Intelligence. This role offers an opportunity to introduce students in law, international affairs and finance to AI and its practical applications, while developing their ability to critically assess its capabilities, limitations and implications.

The successful candidate will:

• Design and deliver an undergraduate course onArtificial Intelligence, tailored to students without a technical background.
• Introduce the foundations of AI, machine learning and generative AI, explaining their capabilities and limitations through accessible examples.
• Deliver practical workshops on using AI tools for research, analysis, writing and presentations, with an emphasis on evaluating outputs and verifying sources.
• Integrate real-world applications and case studies relevant to international affairs, law, finance and policymaking.
• Address the ethical, legal and societal implications of AI, including bias, data protection, intellectual property and academic integrity.
• Participate in curriculum development and regularly update teaching materials to reflect developments in the field.
• Create an interactive learning environment through discussions, practical exercises and student projects.

Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science, Data Science or a closely related field. Candidates with a relevant Master’s degree and substantial professional expertise in AI will also be considered.
• Demonstrated expertise in AI, including practical experience with generative AI tools and their professional applications.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level, or substantial experience delivering professional training in AI.
• Ability to design accessible, practice-oriented lessons for students from non-technical backgrounds.
• Understanding of the ethical, legal and governance challenges associated with AI.
• Strong ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively in English.
• Swiss or EU citizenship, or a valid work permit for Switzerland, is required at the time of application.

Application Deadline: None (rolling applications considered)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.