AI Strategy Leader — Higher Education Innovation

Edge Hill University; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted sport and leisure facility

Staff benefits across high street, etc

Employee assistance programme withCoun

Career development programmes

On-campus working environment

LGPS enrollment

Job summary

Edge Hill University invites applications for the Academic Lead for Artificial Intelligence to provide strategic academic leadership for the university's AI strategy across education, research, innovation and operations. You will chair the AI Strategy Delivery Group and work with faculties, services and students to promote responsible, human-centred use of AI.

The role emphasises leadership in AI literacy, policy development, governance and curriculum transformation, aligning with governance,

Qualifications

• Significant academic leadership experience within Higher Education.
• Experience leading strategic change initiatives.
• Experience of learning, teaching and curriculum enhancement.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and the implications for Higher Education.
• Experience developing policy, guidance or governance frameworks.
• Understanding of academic integrity and assessment design in an AI enabled environment.
• Knowledge of ethical, legal, accessibility, privacy and governance issues relating to AI.

Responsibilities

• Chair the AI Strategy Delivery Group and coordinate with Faculties, Professional Services and students.
• Lead development and delivery of the University's Artificial Intelligence Strategy across education, research, innovation and operations.
• Support implementation of a coherent institutional approach aligning with values, governance and priorities.
• Coordinate priority areas such as AI literacy, policy development, governance, staff development, communities of practice, curriculum transformation and discipline-specific implementation.

Skills

Academic leadership

Strategic change management

Curriculum development

AI literacy

Governance & policy

Assessment design in AI environment

Staff development

Collaboration with faculties

Job description

Edge Hill University invites applications for the Academic Lead for Artificial Intelligence to provide strategic academic leadership for the university's AI strategy across education, research, innovation and operations. You will chair the AI Strategy Delivery Group and work with faculties, services and students to promote responsible, human-centred use of AI.

The role emphasises leadership in AI literacy, policy development, governance and curriculum transformation, aligning with governance,