Lecturer in in Communications and Artificial Intelligence (Education and Research)

This permanent, full time role is available immediately.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.

The Role

The post will extend the research profile of Communications at Exeter. The successful candidate will be an active researcher who studies the social, cultural, and ethical implications that are emerging alongside the widespread prevalence of AI in contemporary society. They will have a mature understanding of current debates around AI, especially in relation to wider public and political discussions about synthetic media, deep fakes, misinformation, and Big Tech regulation. The successful candidate will ideally be familiar with generative AI and large language models (LLMs), and how these function within frameworks of digital creativity and policy. They will be expected to attract and supervise postgraduate research students.

The post will include the following responsibilities:

Research

• To contribute to enhancing the quality and quantity of research at Exeter and to extending the research profile of the Department of Communications, Drama and Film, particularly in the field of critical studies of Artificial Intelligence
• To conduct independent research that enhances the Department’s international reputation through research publications of appropriate quantity and quality, and to participate in national and international conferences
• To attract research income through carefully prepared and successful grant applications as well as identifying potential income-generating programmes and collaborative partnerships
• To supervise research projects, managing any dedicated research staff and postgraduate research students
• To help promote a collegiate working atmosphere and stimulating environment that will attract further world class research staff as well as top quality postgraduate research students 

Teaching

To develop and deliver undergraduate courses to appropriate academic standards such that: 

• Knowledge acquired from research translates to teaching
• Accreditation by professional bodies is obtained where appropriate
• Students are challenged but also tutored and supported with individual care
• Teaching and learning techniques are innovative and inspiring
• Students are supervised appropriately
• Assessment criteria are appropriate, and fairly applied with results fed back to students appropriately
• Module content is continuously reviewed to identify areas for improvement

About you

1. A PhD in Media and Communications, or a related discipline, and have an independent, internationally recognised research programme in a relevant active field of research
2. A strong record in attracting funding for research or demonstrate potential to attract such funding
3. Enthusiasm for delivering and developing high quality undergraduate and postgraduate modules and have substantial prior teaching experience at university level
4. The potential to make strong connections and funded projects with business and community partners
5. The potential to participate and lead projects which have impact
6. An evidenced commitment to equality and diversity within an organisation and a commitment to helping create an inclusive culture
7. HEA Fellowship status or be committed to gaining this award within 18 months of appointment
8. An understanding of the importance of equality and diversity within an organisation and a commitment to helping create an inclusive culture
9. Teamwork skills to work in collaboration with existing group members

 Please ensure you read the Job Description for full details of this role.

What we can offer you

• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave

Further information

Please contact Head of Communications, Dr Neil Ewen n.ewen@exeter.ac.uk.

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