Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence

Job Information

Organisation:
Cranfield University

Faculty or Department: MK:

U

Based at:
Cranfield and Milton Keynes

Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered.

Contract type:
Permanent

Salary:
Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £48,760 to £58,664 per annum with potential progression to £71,050 per annum.

Posted Date: 09/02/2026

Apply by: 09/03/2026

Documents:

• 5238 - JD & Person  (PDF, 109.04kb)

This role is an opportunity to help us shape the future of education and fill the skills gap. The successful applicant will divide their time between developing and delivering modules on MK:

U courses using our distinctive Problem-Based Learning approach (training will be provided), and designing a new apprenticeship.

You will have knowledge of a subject matter related to AI, Machine Learning and/or Data Science, most likely in two or more of the following subject areas:

• Artificial intelligence – both technical understanding and user application aspects
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning and Neural Networks
• Big Data and Visualisation
• Cloud Computing, particularly in relation to AWS

We are seeking people who are as passionate about AI skills in the digital era as we are, and who believe, as we do, that we need more people who can bring these skills to the workplace. As educators, our job is to make AI and related topics attractive and exciting to study, while ensuring they are relevant and applicable to today’s and tomorrow’s jobs.

Expectations include:

• Excitement for making education relevant to the digital economy
• Motivation to help students succeed in their careers
• Ability to collaborate, influence, and build relationships quickly
• Willingness to work flexibly and embrace change

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or postgraduate education delivery experience in one or more of the above subjects
• Advanced degree (Masters or above) in a broad subject area
• Working towards or holding a qualification in education (e.g. Postgraduate certificate or Advance
  
  HE recognition)
• Evidence of educational innovation and, ideally, course management experience as course lead or deputy

As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world‑class expertise, large‑scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally.

MK:

U is an exciting new addition to the Cranfield University educational family; a new model higher education provider for Milton Keynes, designed to meet urgent technological and skills needs. MK:

U’s education is designed for and with businesses to fill growing skills gaps in the digital economy.

MK:

U’s education focuses on real‑world application of problems using problem‑based learning.

Cranfield’s shared values underpin everything we do:
Ambition, Impact, Respect, and Community.

We aim to create and maintain a culture where everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability‑Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are also committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and to equality, diversity and inclusion.

For an informal discussion, please contact Professor Ruth Massie, Director of Education,

For further details, contact h Please quote reference number 5238.