Teaching Assistant in Artificial Intelligence Practices

UCL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UCL School of Management is seeking Teaching Assistants to support seminars and workshops for AI/ML related modules. The post holder will report to the module leader and assist with marking and related duties.

The appointment runs from 7 January 2027 to 30 June 2027, with a base salary of £22.42 per hour plus a market supplement of £12.54 per hour, totaling £34.96 per hour. Visa sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent qualifications in a management-related field.
• Excellent understanding of core AI and machine learning concepts and their application to problems.
• Experience with Python and ML libraries is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support lectures through group teaching in seminars and workshops.
• Mark coursework and exams as part of the module team.
• Report to the module leader and assist in delivery for designated modules.

Skills

Python

ML concepts

Quantitative skills

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About us

The UCL School of Management is home to UCL's business and management research and education programmes. The School has forged a reputation for world-leading research and teaching in the areas of innovation management, the creation and growth of technology-intensive organisations, business analytics, and entrepreneurship. The research undertaken at the UCL School of Management has been rated as 'world-leading' and 'internationally excellent' in the Research Excellence Framework 2021 (REF), placing us 2nd in the UK for Business and Management. The School is accredited by both the AACSB and AMBA, and is a member of the Chartered Association of Business Schools. The School is home to over 2,300 students, with more than 55% from outside the UK, who study across a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, executive and PhD programmes. These programmes prepare our students for leadership roles in the next generation of tech-intensive organisations and new ventures, as well as in finance and consulting firms. This is an exciting time to join the UCL School of Management, which, since 2025, has been undergoing a rapid expansion to deliver a new strategy that will see staff and student numbers double over the coming years. This growth includes new degree programmes, additional staff, and enhanced facilities at our Canary Wharf campus, supporting our mission to educate socially conscious entrepreneurial leaders equipped to tackle the world's greatest challenges. Further information about the School can be found here.

About the role

Teaching Assistants (TAs) will supplement academic lectures through the delivery of group teaching (for example, in seminars and workshops) and associated duties for students taking modules in the School of Management. Associated duties may include marking of coursework and exams.

The post holder will report to the leader of the module(s) they support, and the appointment will be available from 07 January 2027 to 30 June 2027.

Salary is £22.42 per hour plus an additional market supplement of £12.54 per hour, making a total of £34.96 per hour (please note, marking is paid at different rates depending on the type of marking and length of scripts).

This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff for more information.

This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa certificate of sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL will not be able to sponsor individuals who require the right to work in the UK to carry out this role.

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. If you have any queries about the role, please contact [e-mail] .

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About you

The successful candidate will hold a Master's degree or have equivalent qualifications, professional qualifications, and experience in a management-related field relevant to the course modules they are interested in supporting. They will have a good understanding of core AI and machine learning concepts and their application to real-world problems, alongside a strong quantitative background and the ability to evaluate model performance, interpret statistical results, and assess the validity of experimental methods and conclusions.

Experience with Python and common machine learning libraries is desirable, while practical experience in developing AI applications, particularly tools based on large language models (LLMs), would be an advantage. They will also have excellent working knowledge of MS Office applications, including Word and Excel, as well as email and the internet.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits.

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce.

These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and, for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion here.