Associate Lecturer - History and Foundations of AI

Are you passionate about the historical development of artificial intelligence? Can you explain the key concepts that have shaped the field of AI? If so, join Birkbeck, University of London, as an Associate Lecturer and teach our course on the History and Foundations of AI this Spring 2025. 

As an Associate Lecturer you will teach:

• The History and Foundations of AI, 30 hours teaching in total on Tuesday evening (18.00 to 21.00)

You will have in-depth knowledge of the history of AI (including key figures and intellectual movements), its theoretical foundations, and its applications. An ability to convey this information clearly to non-technical audiences is crucial.  

Further to the person specification, essential requirements for this role are:

• A PhD (or equivalent level) in an appropriate specialism or to be close to completion.
• A good developing track record of research in the field.
• Teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• A good understanding of different teaching and learning methods, and experience in working with students from a range of backgrounds.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Good organisation and administration skills.

For more details of this module including aims and syllabus and the teaching approach taken, please refer to The History and Foundations of AI — Birkbeck, University of London (bbk.ac.uk). If this sounds like the role for you, apply with us today. 

Salary and benefits

Payment is based on an hourly rate for contact hours worked. The specific rate depends on length of continuous service with the College and includes of pro-rata London Allowance and holiday pay. This hourly rate of £68.13 per hour is based on the starting point of Grade 7 and is inclusive of a ‘Duties Related to Teaching Multiplier’ which covers preparation, teaching, administration, assessment marking and other examining duties in connection with the course.

Contract

Part-time, 3 month fixed-term contract Jan-March 2025. Teaching Tuesday evening 6-9pm. Closing date: Sunday 3 November 2024. Interview date: Monday 18 November 2024. 

Enquiries

If you would like to know more about the role, please click on apply below or contact Dr Alex Grzankowski, Head of the School of Historical Studies, at a.grzankowski@bbk.ac.uk

If you have technical issues or difficulties using the recruitment portal, please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk, providing your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes. www.birkbeck.ac.uk/jobs