AI and Education Specialist

London School of Economics and Political Science - Digital Skills Lab

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Salary from £53,949 to £62,160 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £69,073 pa inclusive of London allowance

This is a fixed term appointment until 31 July 2028

The AI and Education Specialist will play a pivotal role in supporting the academic community to integrate AI effectively into their teaching practice. Working alongside the AI and Education Fellowship programme and an existing AI and Education Specialist who focusses on supporting the AI Fellows, this role will support and facilitate the sharing of AI approaches at the discipline and cognate discipline level. Reporting to the Head of the Digital Skills Lab, with a dotted line to the Head of the Digital Education Futures and Deputy Director of the Eden Centre, the post-holder will work directly with individual academics and disciplinary groups across LSE, providing tailored, context-specific support to develop AI approaches that meet their particular teaching and assessment needs. This includes supporting course redesign, facilitating the adoption of innovative teaching methods, and commissioning technical work when needed.

The successful candidate will contribute to strategic and practical guidance on using artificial intelligence technologies to augment teaching and learning, collaborating closely with academic staff, experts across the School, and external providers. This role requires a proactive, innovative, and collaborative approach to embedding new digital tools in education and fostering a dynamic community of practice.

Candidates should have:

• A professional or postgraduate qualification in an education related area, Advance HE/HEA Fellowship or equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge of emerging technologies in education, including AI tools.
• A proven track record of designing and implementing technology-enhanced learning solutions, including producing documentation and/or training and development activities.
• Experience of teaching and/or supporting student learning.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

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The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 April 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.