Director of the Centre for AI in Learning and Teaching

About the role

Imperial's Vision for Education in the Age of AI, published in June 2026, sets out a clear and urgent ambition to reaffirm what makes our education distinctive: rigorous disciplinary mastery, independent thinking, and human connection, while equipping every student and member of staff with the skills to engage with AI critically, responsibly, and confidently. The Centre for AI in Learning and Teaching (CALT) will be the principal vehicle to deliver the priority activities identified in the vision. It is a dedicated team, working in close collaboration with all four Faculties, central education focused teams and all Academic Departments over a three-year transformation programme. 

What you would be doing

Imperial is seeking to appoint a dedicated Director of the Centre for AI in Learning and Teaching to provide the overall strategic and academic leadership for the centre and its work. This is a new senior appointment reporting to Prof Sophie Rutschmann, Associate Provost (Digitally Enhanced Learning and Teaching). The successful Director will join us with credibility and leadership expertise to lead internal and external engagement activities, provide sector leadership, and hold ultimate accountability for programme delivery.

What we are looking for

The role encompasses working with members of staff from across Imperial who will be key to supporting the development of our approach to AI in Learning and Teaching, including academic and support staff and those within central departments. The role will also ensure a close and strong working relationship between CALT and our student community to co-develop key aspects of our transformation programme. The role holder will be responsible for developing and maintaining close working relationships with senior staff within Imperial and stakeholders across the Higher Education Sector. Finally, they will be heavily involved in initiative planning, seeking out opportunities to develop and strengthen the reach of CALT’s activities. The Director role is critical to delivering and aligning ambitious plans to implement Imperial’s vision, aims and priorities for AI in the educational setting over the coming years.  

A full list of responsibilities and essential requirements can be seen in the attached Job Description.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing. 

Further information

The appointment is full time for a fixed term period until 31 July 2030.

A starting date of 01 December 2026 is anticipated but subject to agreement with the candidate.

First round interviews are schedule for mid-September, with final round in-person interviews taking place on w/c 05 October 2026.

For more information and an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Sophie Rutschmann (s.rutschmann@imperial.ac.uk), Associate Provost (Digitally Enhanced Learning and Teaching).

Applications must be made using our application portal.

Please apply by Monday 31 August 2026, 23:59.

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