Faculty Opportunities: Lecturer Positions in AI, Business & Management – University of Leicester

Faculty Opportunities: Lecturer Positions in AI, Business & Management – University of Leicester

• Institution: University of Leicester

• Grade: Grade 8

• Salary Range: £46,049 to £56,535 per annum (pro-rata if part-time)

• Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time or Job Share

• Location: Leicester, United Kingdom

Overview of Roles

The University of Leicester is expanding its academic capacity at the intersection of technology, artificial intelligence, and business strategy across two premier schools:

Lecturer in AI and Business (School of Marketing and Strategy) — Ref: 13479

Lecturer in Management and AI (School of Management) — Ref: 13489

Both permanent Grade 8 positions combine world-changing research, research-inspired education, and impactful civic engagement.

Role Profiles & Core Responsibilities

1. Lecturer in AI and Business

• Department: School of Marketing and Strategy

• Reference: 13479

• Teaching Domain: Undergraduate and postgraduate modules in AI Agent Solutions in Business, AI Systems Thinking, Digital Transformation, Intelligent Automation & Operation, and Technology Strategy.

• Research Focus: Developing internationally recognized, world-leading publications with societal impact, securing external grant funding, and providing PGR/PhD supervision.

2. Lecturer in Management and AI

• Department: School of Management

• Reference: 13489

• Teaching & Research Domain: Core areas of Human Resource Management (HRM), Organisational Behaviour, Employment Relations, and Business Ethics integrated with AI.

• Strategic Leadership: Helping establish a School-level AI Community of Practice, building interdisciplinary collaborations across healthcare, climate, and education, and developing thematic research initiatives/centres in AI applications in management.

Qualifications & Requirements

Essential Criteria (Both Roles):

• Education: Earned Ph.D. in a relevant subject area (e.g., AI, Business, HRM, Organisational Behaviour, Organisational Psychology, Management, or related field).

• Research & Publications: Established track record of high-quality publications suitable for REF submission (4* or equivalent potential).

• Funding: Clear forward plans for research programmes and evidence of external grant applications.

• Teaching Excellence: Demonstrated experience in curriculum design, lecturing, and assessment at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

• Teaching Accreditation: Fellowship of the HEA (or commitment to obtain within 12 months).

• Language Proficiency: High level of proficiency in written and spoken English.

Benefits & Work Culture

• Permanent academic appointment on UK Grade 8 salary scale (£46,049–£56,535).

• Equal opportunity, inclusive culture supported by Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident Leader, and Stonewall LGBT Diversity Champion accreditations.

• Flexible working options, including job share arrangements.

Application Process

Candidates should apply online via the official University of Leicester recruitment portal using the respective reference numbers:

• 🔗 Lecturer in AI and Business (Ref: 13479): Apply via University Job Portal

• 🔗 Lecturer in Management and AI (Ref: 13489): Apply via University Job Portal

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