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We are seeking to recruit two enthusiastic individuals to fill the role of Lecturer in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science).

Home to 23,000 students, the University of Wolverhampton is amongst the UK's largest academic institutions, distinguished for its superior teaching quality profile, solid performance in third-stream income generation, and continually improving REF metrics. Our extensive building and refurbishment initiatives have established a wealth of enviable teaching and learning resources, remarkable laboratory provision, and state-of-the-art IT facilities.

The Department of Computing and Mathematical Sciences provides a diverse range of modern, professionally accredited programmes. This includes Foundation Year, Undergraduate, Taught Postgraduate, Transnational Education, Degree Apprenticeships, Online Distance-Learning MSc, and Doctoral level study opportunities. Our course offerings span from Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, and Mathematics to emerging fields such as Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. The Department is a crucial component of the School of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematical Sciences, housed within the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

You will collaborate with staff and students in the pursuit of both individual and collective research endeavours within the wider School and Faculty, contributing to established research groups and furthering your respective research domains. It would be highly desirable for you to have a proven track record of disseminating research outputs and achievements in high-quality scientific or technical journals, along with the potential to attract research funding and generate external income.

You must hold a Master's degree (or equivalent) in Artificial Intelligence or Data Science, or a very closely related subject, and exhibit a commitment to the organisation and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across the Department's subject areas, with a particular focus on Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. Membership of a professional body is a prerequisite. A PhD in Artificial Intelligence or Data Science would be highly desirable.

You will work in a multi-disciplinary team of professionals and academics, cooperating closely with all staff, both academic and non-academic, at School and University levels. You will be expected to forge connections and collaborations with the wider academic community, uphold our accreditations with professional bodies, establish strong industrial partnerships, and foster collaborations with other external stakeholder groups to disseminate knowledge and enhance the reputation of the Department.

You will demonstrate key attributes including drive, compassion, and perseverance. You should be enthusiastic, capable of motivating your team, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, display a flexible approach to work, and be able to prioritise a demanding workload. You should also be able to identify areas for continuous development and improvement within your subject area.

The University of Opportunity for Students and Staff

As part of our commitment to ensure the diversity of our staff body reflects those of the student and local communities we serve, we particularly welcome applications from candidates of Black, Asian, or Ethnic Minority heritage, and candidates who are Disabled (including people who may not define themselves as disabled, but nevertheless encounter challenges)

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