Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence

University of the West of England; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

Pension scheme

Professional development

Job summary

University of the West of England seeks a Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence to contribute to our undergraduate and postgraduate AI and Computing programmes. The role focuses on teaching, innovation in pedagogy, and supervision of projects and dissertations.

The post will also involve CPD delivery, industry training, and knowledge exchange with external partners, supporting research and scholarly activity across academic and industry contexts.

Qualifications

• PhD in AI/CS or substantial professional experience equivalent.
• Knowledge in AI and computing including ML, reasoning and optimisation.
• Strong teaching and developing innovative teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in AI and Computing.
• Supervise student projects and dissertations.
• Develop CPD activities and industry engagements; work with external partners.

Skills

Machine Learning

Artificial Intelligence

Research

Education

PhD in Artificial Intelligence

PhD in Computer Science

Professional experience equivalent

Job description

About This Role

Sitting with the College of Arts, Technology and Environment, the School of Computing and Creative Technologies at UWE Bristol has around 150 academic staff and over 2,500 undergraduate and postgraduate students. Our state-of-the-art programmes cover a wide range of computing disciplines, and we also support a growing and successful body of research.

We currently offer undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Artificial Intelligence and Computing including top-up degree programmes delivered through on campus, online, and Transnational Education (TNE) provision. Our programmes cover contemporary areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and intelligent systems, supported by active research and PhD supervision in these fields.

About You

We are seeking a Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence who will contribute to the delivery and development of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in AI and Computing. Candidates should have a PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science or a closely related discipline, or substantial professional/industry experience that is equivalent. Knowledge and expertise in one or more areas relevant to Artificial Intelligence and Computing is essential, including but not limited to:

• Machine Learning (ML), Agentic AI, and metaheuristic optimisation, including modern approaches to predictive modelling, autonomous intelligent agents, reasoning, planning, and optimisation techniques applied to complex real-world problems.

The primary focus of this role will be teaching and the development of innovative teaching practice within the field of Artificial Intelligence. The post-holder will contribute to the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in AI and Computing, supervise student projects and dissertations, and support students in developing the technical, analytical, and innovation skills required for future AI-enabled industries. The role will also contribute to the development and delivery of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities, industry-focused training, knowledge exchange initiatives, and engagement with external partners. The post-holder will be encouraged and supported in developing their research, scholarly, and professional practice activities, contributing to the advancement of Artificial Intelligence and its applications across academic and industry contexts.

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in vibrant Bristol , our ambitions are to make a positive difference to our planet, transforming futures through actions and solving real world challenges.

• We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, very generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.
• We also provide a tailored professional programme to support our academic colleagues in delivering the highest in professional teaching standards.

Add your individuality to ours

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community .

We are proud to be part of a dynamic, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our stimulating and supportive community where we’ll help you thrive.

We particularly encourage applications from global majority and female candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.

As a Disability Confident employer we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Mazhar Malik: [e-mail] or Natanya Ford [e-mail]

This is a full-time, permanent post.

UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based with some opportunity to work from remote/home working.

The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of this right, please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist for information on which documents are acceptable.

We may be able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please read our Skilled Worker Guidance to assess if you will be eligible. If you do not qualify or have no current right to work in the UK you may wish to explore other visa options .

Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.