Lecturer in AI and Social Sciences, CSEE

Lecturer in AI and Social Sciences, CSEE
£42,149 - £50,296 per annum
Academic, Education, Research

THE SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ELCETRONIC ENGINEERING (CSEE)

The School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (CSEE) is a large and vibrant department in the Faculty of Science and Health. The REF ranked CSEE 6 in the UK for Computer Science research power and 100% of its research impact was rated world-leading or internationally excellent. CSEE is internationally known for its research in a range of areas and offers an excellent education to its students. The school has seen tremendous growth recently as a result of its research and education output and is looking for lecturers who are in the broad area of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence to join its dynamic team.  In particular we are seeking staff with a focus in one or more of the following areas:

• Health Informatics & Integrated Care Systems
• Artificial Intelligence & Social Sciences
• Artificial Intelligence & Ethics

DUTIES OF THE ROLE

You will deliver excellent research and teaching, generate research income, contribute to the administration and management of the School and to its local, regional and international profile. You will teach on our courses at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level. This may include delivering existing modules, developing new modules and generally enhancing our research-led teaching. We aim for excellence in education as well as research and are looking for individuals who can contribute to both.

A full list of duties can be found within the attached job pack.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Relevant doctoral level research degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence or Data Science or equivalent professional experience or practice or be close to completion of PhD, and fellowship of the Higher Education Academy or the ability to gain professional recognition at this or a higher level if appropriate.

You will have confirmed experience in teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels, and of designing and planning learning activities. You will be able to demonstrate evidence of a clear publication plan for submission to future Research Excellence Framework (REF) programmes, and evidence of a research agenda, engagement in high-quality research activity and a developing research profile.

We particularly welcome applications from those who identify as female or non-binary as they are under-represented in the School.

The University is clear in its commitment to individual contribution and to ensuring people are able to work in ways that suit them best within the limits laid down by the University and by their role. If you are interested in this role but would need to work in an approach that is not full-time, you are encouraged to apply for this post and will have the opportunity to discuss your preferred working pattern if you are selected for interview.

At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place.

To support this commitment we have our Global Forum , a staff-led network that promotes and celebrates the rich cultural diversity among Essex staff, and our Colchester campus based Faith Centre , which hosts regular services, meetings and events organised by our chaplains and faith representatives.

Please see the attached job pack, which contains a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application.  Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please contact [email protected]

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