About the Role

Artificial Intelligence is transforming higher education, research, professional practice and university operations. Edge Hill University has established strong foundations for responsible AI adoption and is committed to developing a coordinated institutional approach that enables staff and students to engage confidently, creatively and ethically with AI technologies.

The Academic Lead for Artificial Intelligence will provide strategic academic leadership for the development and delivery of the University’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy across education, research, innovation and operations.

You will act as the University’s principal academic champion for AI and will support the implementation of a coherent institutional approach that aligns with university values, governance arrangements and strategic priorities. 

The role will chair the AI Strategy Delivery Group and work collaboratively with Faculties, Professional Services and students to support innovation, enhance student success, strengthen academic practice, improve organisational capability and promote responsible and human centred use of Artificial Intelligence.

Departmental consultation has identified a strong need for leadership in areas including AI literacy, assessment redesign, policy development, governance, staff development, communities of practice, curriculum transformation and discipline specific implementation. You will play a pivotal role in coordinating and delivering these priorities across the institution.

Please note this secondment opportunity is currently only open to current Edge Hill University Academic staff members who are within a substantive post of Grade 10 or above. 

Please ensure you upload your most up to date CV to your application. 

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, please contact: Neil Morris, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education & Student Success) at Neil.Morris@edgehill.ac.uk 

About You

As Academic lead for Artificial Intelligence, you will have:

• Significant academic leadership experience within Higher Education
• Experience leading strategic change initiatives
• Experience of learning, teaching and curriculum enhancement
• Demonstrable knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and the implications for Higher Education
• Experience developing policy, guidance or governance frameworks
• Understanding of academic integrity and assessment design in an AI enabled environment 
• Knowledge of ethical, legal, accessibility, privacy and governance issues relating to AI 

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources
• A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme 

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before. 

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world. 

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.

Closing Date: 15 Oct 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £53,301 to £59,966 per annum pro rata
Fixed Term for 3 Years Secondment