Lecturer in Digital Innovation and Artificial Intelligence

University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in the UK is seeking a Lecturer in Digital Innovation and Artificial Intelligence to design and deliver courses across undergraduate, masters, and executive levels, both on-campus and online. The role includes supervising research students, contributing to various programmes, and engaging in high-quality research. The successful candidate will have a strong research profile in AI for business, experience in teaching, and excellent communication skills. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Strong research profile with a proven record in artificial intelligence for business, digital/AI innovation or innovation management.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver undergraduate, masters and executive education courses across on‑campus and online platforms.
• Evidence of at least one publication in a high‑quality journal and a commitment to further research and grant activity.
• Capacity to supervise research students, support dissertations and lead new degree programmes.
• Strong commitment to teaching excellence and student support.
• Excellent communication skills within academia and with external practitioners and policymakers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and design teaching across multiple education levels, both on‑campus and online.
• Contribute to MSc Programme in AI for Business and other programmes.
• Plan, develop and assess courses and new degree programmes.
• Supervise research students and dissertations, engage in research activities.
• Publish in high-quality journals and attend conferences.

Skills

Strong research profile in AI for business

Ability to deliver courses

Publication in high-quality journal

Capacity to supervise research students

Commitment to teaching excellence

Excellent communication skills

Education

PhD or equivalent in a relevant field

Job description

Lecturer, Digital Innovation and Artificial Intelligence (Business School, University of Edinburgh)

Grade UE08: £50,253 – £61,759 per annum

Full-time: 35 hours per week – Permanent, open-ended

Responsibilities

Deliver and design teaching across undergraduate, masters and executive education levels, both on‑campus and online, with a focus on courses in AI for business, digital/AI innovation and innovation management. Contribute to the Business School’s MSc Programme in Artificial Intelligence for Business, the MSc Programme in Entrepreneurship and Innovation and the wider on‑campus and online portfolio. Plan, develop and assess courses, including leading the development of new degree programmes where appropriate. Actively supervise research students, supervise dissertations and engage in research supervision and teaching excellence activities. Design and implement instructional courses both online and on‑campus, ensuring high quality delivery, assessment and student support. Maintain research activity, publish in high‑quality journals, attend international conferences, secure funding through grant applications and consultancy projects. Engage effectively with policy makers, practitioners and non‑academic stakeholders to promote the research and teaching impact of the group.

Qualifications

• Strong research profile with a proven record in artificial intelligence for business, digital/AI innovation or innovation management.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver undergraduate, masters and executive education courses across on‑campus and online platforms.
• Evidence of at least one publication in a high‑quality journal and a commitment to further research and grant activity.
• Capacity to supervise research students, support dissertations and lead new degree programmes.
• Strong commitment to teaching excellence and student support.
• Excellent communication skills within academia and with external practitioners and policymakers.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus pension scheme, holidays and staff discounts.
• Professional development and expertise in a forward‑looking research environment.
• Responsibility, autonomy and the opportunity to contribute to a leading university’s research agenda.

How to Apply

Submit CV, cover letter and academic references. Additional documents: qualification certificates and academic publications. Applications will close on 26 February 2026 at 11:59pm GMT.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The University is committed to providing a supportive and diverse workplace. The University holds a Silver Athena SWAN award, is a member of the Race Equality Charter and a Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champion.