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Associate Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence & Human Factors, COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
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Job Title: Associate Lecturer in MSc Artificial Intelligence & Human Factors (Fixed Term Contract, until 31 August 2027)
Role Location: Coventry University Online (CUOL)
About Coventry University Group
Coventry University Group is a global education powerhouse committed to Creating Better Futures. Our mission is rooted in the transformational impact of education and research, enabling and empowering our students, colleagues, and partners to improve the world around them. Our unique blend of professional networks, specialist teaching, innovative research, and high-tech facilities drives our success. We actively foster cultural diversity and inclusion, championing equality across our organisation.
This role resides within Coventry University Online (CUOL), a subsidiary dedicated to delivering innovative, flexible, and inclusive online education to a diverse global student community—specifically within our MSc Computer Science Programmes.
The Role: Key Responsibilities
As an Associate Lecturer in MSc Artificial Intelligence & Human Factors, you will:
- Teach at the postgraduate level with expertise in:
- AI development and methodology
- Human Factors in computing and technology
- Advanced programming and emerging AI trends
- Facilitate engaging, inclusive, and rigorous online learning, aligning with next-gen pedagogical practice.
- Deliver module-based online instruction across platforms such as Aula and Microsoft Teams.
- Provide academic support, feedback, and assessment expertise, ensuring:
- Critical thinking and rational inquiry are cultivated in students
- Debates and collaborative learning are fostered in an ethos of diversity and accessibility
- Learning is culturally sensitive and inclusive for all backgrounds
- Build and maintain an effective pastoral support system to enhance student experience.
- Research emerging technologies and share insights with colleagues in AI and education.
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Ideal for passionate online educators with a focus on disruptive innovation and widening participation in higher education.
Requirements
Qualifications
Must hold a Master’s degree in either Computer Science or a subject allied to this role.
Candidates Selected Will Have:
- Recent experience teaching or research in higher education with a proven ability to integrate innovative pedagogic strategies.
- A demonstrable track record of:
- High-quality oral and digital presentation skills.
- Coaching, mentoring, and peer professional development in an academic setting.
- Expertise in using educational technology (LMS systems, collaboration tools) to support a large cohort efficiently.
- Familiarity with AI tools and methodologies relevant to curriculum development.
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Benefits (Industry Leading)
- Competitive salary with a comprehensive rewards package:
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Pension Scheme | Enhanced terms for staff |
| Life Assurance | 4x salary coverage |
| Student Discounts | 50% off tuition fees for staff dependants |
| CU Reward Scheme | Discounts spanning retail, dining, travel and leisure brands worldwide |
Our Culture
We place equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) at the heart of our organisation, embedding these values into every aspect of our work. Our diversity of thought—fuled by varied backgrounds and experiences—drives our mission to transform education and create opportunities for all.
Next Steps
Closing Date: 8th July 2026 – Apply now!
Applications only go via our website—[visit for details]
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