Lecturer in Applied Artificial Intelligence (Teaching and Scholarship)

Ulster University; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Ulster University in Derry–Londonderry invites applications for a Lecturer in Applied Artificial Intelligence (Teaching and Scholarship) to support the NW DEPTH initiative and strengthen AI/Computing teaching.

The post focuses on delivering high-quality teaching, curriculum innovation, and learner engagement while collaborating with regional partners to enhance digital skills and employability in the North West.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in Computing, AI, Data Science or closely related field.
• Teaching qualification for Higher Education or HEA Fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching and contribute to curriculum development in AI and Computing.
• Support the NW DEPTH project activities and regional partnerships.
• Contribute to learner engagement and pedagogical development.

Skills

University teaching experience

Generative AI

AI ethics & governance

AI applications in Computing

Education

Honours degree in Computing/AI/Data Science

HE teaching qualification / Fellowship of HEA

Job description

Job Title: Lecturer in Applied Artificial Intelligence (Teaching and Scholarship)

School: Computing, Engineering and Intelligent Systems

Campus: Derry~Londonderry

Salary: £41,086 - £47,416 per annum

Closing Date: Monday 5th October 2026 at 23:30

Reference Number: 043806

(Full-time / Fixed-term until 30 June 2029)

ABOUT US

We are a University with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.

THE ROLE

We seek to recruit an exceptional individual as Lecturer in Applied Artificial Intelligence (Teaching and Scholarship) to support the delivery of the North West Digital Employment Hub (NW DEPTH) project at Ulster University, Derry~Londonderry campus. NW DEPTH is a major cross-border initiative supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), and led by Atlantic Technological University (ATU) in partnership with Ulster University, North West Regional College (NWRC), and Donegal Education and Training Board (DETB) through the North West Tertiary Education Cluster (NWTEC). The project aims to significantly enhance digital skills capacity and participation across the North-West region, delivering long-term impact on employability, entrepreneurship, and regional economic development. The post holder will join an interdisciplinary team and will contribute primarily to the delivery and enhancement of teaching within the subject area of AI and Computing within the School of Computing, Engineering & Intelligent Systems, Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment on the Derry~Londonderry campus. In addition to teaching and scholarship, the role will involve contributing to curriculum innovation, learner engagement, and pedagogical development aligned to the digital skills priorities of NW DEPTH, as well as supporting project-related education and skills-development activities with regional partners. This fixed-term post offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to transformative, regionally focused digital education, while developing a strong teaching and scholarship profile within a research-informed academic environment.

ABOUT YOU

• An honours degree in Computing, AI, Data Science or a very closely related subject area.
• A teaching qualification for Higher Education, or Associate or Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy.
• An advanced level of knowledge and experience of the application of AI with specific experience in Generative AI and the ethics of AI or governance of AI.
• Experience teaching at University level in relevant AI or Computing or cognate subjects.

Please find our employee benefits here: Employee Services & Benefits (ulster.ac.uk)

The School of Computing, Engineering & Intelligent Systems holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education. You can read more about what this means at https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/equality-charters/transformed-uk-athena-swan-charter and on our University websitehttps://www.ulster.ac.uk/peopleandculture/employee-benefits/equality-diversity/athena-swan. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family-friendly working environment, including flexible working.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.