Engineering & AI: Assistant Professor (Higher Ed)

Guardian Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Jobs is recruiting an Assistant Professor in Engineering with Artificial Intelligence for a UK-accredited higher education institution in London. The role contributes across Engineering and AI programmes, with a focus on BEng Engineering with Artificial Intelligence.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching, design modules, supervise dissertations, collaborate on real-world projects, and engage with external partners. Closing date 21st September 2026.

Qualifications

• Deliver high-quality PG teaching using varied methods and technologies.
• Design modules and contribute to programme structure.
• Lead modules of study and attend exam boards.
• Supervise UG dissertations and PG taught projects.
• Collaborate with partners on real-world projects.

Responsibilities

• Establish independent research/practice profile.
• Publish in peer-reviewed outlets.
• Apply for small/medium funding.
• Disseminate via conferences, exhibitions.
• Build professional networks and external engagement.

Skills

Teaching

Module design

Supervise dissertations

Research dissemination

Education

Doctorate in relevant subject

PGCert in Learning & Teaching in HE

Fellowship of HEA

Job description

Guardian Jobs is recruiting an Assistant Professor in Engineering with Artificial Intelligence for a UK-accredited higher education institution in London. The role contributes across Engineering and AI programmes, with a focus on BEng Engineering with Artificial Intelligence.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching, design modules, supervise dissertations, collaborate on real-world projects, and engage with external partners. Closing date 21st September 2026.