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Professor of AI in Learning (Milton Keynes, ENG, GB, MK7 6AA) Salary: £ Change your career, change lives The Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education. Find out more about us and our mission by watching this short video (you will be taken to YouTube by clicking this link). About the Role The Open University is seeking to recruit a Professor in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Learning to join the Institute of Educational Technology (IET). This is an exciting opportunity for an established academic to lead the development and growth of AI in the world-leading IET at the OU. IET is a global leader in the field of pedagogy, known for advancing open and distance learning globally. Since IET was established in 1970 we have been central to The Open University’s mission to be the world leader in researching, innovating and delivering supported, open and distance learning. Since then, we have contributed to research across many significant developments within education, driving understanding of how innovative technology can support learning, teaching and assessment. As a senior colleague, you will play a significant role in enhancing and developing the strong research culture within IET, the Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS), and OU more broadly. You will continue to advance your own research while building and further strengthening the thriving research programme of AI, learning analytics and design within IET. You will lead this research programme for which IET has a thriving community of colleagues who engage in AI, learning analytics and design research and contribute to understanding how students and educators learn, looking to REF2029 and the research environment beyond. We are looking for someone who has an established track record in publications and research and knowledge exchange income, including grant capture, who can further build the research programme. Someone who will lead, develop, and work with established Professors and colleagues within IET and across the OU. Through your own achievements and your supportive leadership, you will contribute to the IET’s increased success in obtaining external funding, produce high quality research outputs, ensure the impact of IET’s research, and undertake external engagement activities. You will also contribute to the recruitment and support of research students and will take a key role in mentoring new and career-early staff and helping more established colleagues develop their careers. In addition, you will also support the Associate Director of Research and Knowledge Exchange, Associate Director of Quality Enhancement and Innovation, and Associate Director, Curriculum in developing new AI applications, teaching materials, evaluations and impact studies approved by the University. You will have an active and compelling research agenda that engages with contemporary developments in AI in education and/or learning. You will have an established international research reputation and an impressive record of publications with a commitment to the dissemination of research to stakeholders and beneficiaries beyond academia. You will have a significant record of success in securing external funding income. Your excellent leadership record will include demonstrable achievements in assisting the development of more junior colleagues. You will be able to lead and contribute to the development of quality enhancement and curriculum projects. This role will report into the Associate Director, Research and Knowledge Exchange. Key Responsibilities This professorial appointment is expected to contribute positively to research, teaching and academic management in the following ways: Research Contribute significantly to the research profile and 2029 Research Excellence Framework submissions of IET through a strong record of high-quality publications, alongside the effective dissemination and application of AI, learning analytics and design research by other routes. Actively engage/lead in grant bidding and other income generating activities in line with IET and WELS research strategies, alongside activity to support and encourage others to bid more effectively. Play a leadership and mentoring role in the development and delivery of a sustainable research strategy for the research programme of AI, learning analytics and design within IET. Work effectively and collaboratively to develop a shared research culture by fostering existing research strengths and growing new excellence, including through research mentoring of academics in IET, especially new and career-early staff. Supervise research students. Teaching To contribute to teaching by producing online course materials and/or supporting the Quality Enhancement and Innovation activities in IET as agreed in consultation with the Director of IET. To contribute to institutional-level strategy and projects on AI in teaching and learning. Academic Leadership Provide core intellectual leadership on AI within IET and WELS. Represent IET and the University externally in ways that enhance the standing and reputation of the University nationally and internationally. Consistently contribute in positive ways to the development of a collegial and engaged academic community in IET, WELS and the University. About You Candidates interested in applying for the role of Professor of AI in Learning should be able to demonstrate the essential skills and experience listed below. Essential An established and successful programme of high-quality research in a field that complements and extends the current research programmes of IET. An internationally excellent research profile, including high quality outputs suitable for a REF submission to the appropriate unit of assessment. Evidence of research achievements that have considerable reach, external significance, and outstanding impact. Strong AI expertise - understanding the architecture and designing AI systems (machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, programming, big data analysis etc). Strong understanding of the principles of learning and applications to designing and/or evaluating AI systems. Evidence of exemplary academic leadership, innovation and outstanding performance within their subject area or discipline, for example through: Giving keynote speeches and plenary addresses Membership of editorial boards or academic presses Undertaking professional activities that recognise their professional standing within the discipline or subject area Management of a major strategic project Leadership and management of major interdisciplinary project Significant success in obtaining external research income (including acting as Principal Investigator on significant grants won in peer review). An excellent record of successful supervision of research students. A record of intellectual leadership in collaborative settings. A record of developing innovative and effective teaching and learning materials. An excellent record of assisting staff development and mentoring new and career-early staff. A record of leadership at an organisational and/or strategic level with demonstrable results, including enabling others to succeed with achieving objectives. A doctorate in an area related to educational technology/AI. Ability to carry out the role in a way that is consistent with equality legislation and University policies. A strong record of research and/or knowledge exchange that is commensurate to the position. Desirable Ability to combine a range of research approaches to effectively understand learning and learner experiences with AI. A record of active membership of appropriate external bodies and networks e.g. AIED, SoLAR, ACM, IEEE. Established Professorial experience at another higher education institution. Senior Fellowship (or higher) of the UK Higher Education Academy, or equivalent teaching experience/standing in the UK or in another country. Support with your application If you have any questions, or need support or adjustments relating to your application, the recruitment process, or the role, please contact us on or email quoting the advert reference number. What's in it for you? At The Open University, we offer a range of benefits to recognise and reward great work, alongside policies and flexible working that contribute towards a great work life balance. Get all the details of what benefits we offer by visiting our Staff Benefits page (clicking this link will open a new window). Flexible working We are open to discussions about flexible working. Whether it’s a job share, part time, compressed hours or another working arrangement. Please reach out to us to discuss what works best for you. Work location The role is contractually aligned to our Milton Keynes office and there is an expectation that the role holder will work on campus at least 3 days per week. Next steps in the Recruitment process If shortlised, we anticipate interviews taking place onsite in Milton Keynes W/C 18th May. During this week, we would also expect a presentation to be delivered to the recruitment panel. How to apply To apply for this role please submit the following document(s): CV Supporting Statement (Your Supporting Statement should be no more than 2000 words and should outline how your skills and experience to date meet the essential and desirable criteria listed above) You can view your progress and application communications when you are logged into our recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folders if you do not receive associated email updates.

Lecturer in Law (Milton Keynes, ENG, GB, MK7 6AA) Salary: £ Change your career, change lives The Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education. Find out more about us and our mission by watching this short video (you will be taken to YouTube by clicking this link). About the Role We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Lecturer in Law. The role is located in the Law School and associated with the Centre for Protecting Women Online, funded by Research England. The successful candidate will work closely with the Law & Policy stream leads of the Centre. We are looking for a lecturer who will play an active part in building the research culture in the centre and who is committed to collaborative research. They will use their research knowledge, skills and grant bidding experience to conduct research activities, knowledge exchange and bidding. They will have an opportunity to collaborate with researchers in the centre to initiate, shape and develop funding applications which develop their own research. A successful candidate would also contribute to Centre’s publications and knowledge exchange activities. Relevant training and professional development opportunities will be made available. In the Law School, they will work in teams that produce and deliver innovative and exciting learning resources, focusing on the development and teaching of law at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The Open University offers distance learning, at scale, with modules being taught via a combination of core textbooks, VLE (Virtual Learning Environment) materials and online and face-to-face tutorials delivered by associate lecturers/tutors. If appointed, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work as part of teams of fellow academics, editors and producers to create innovative teaching and learning materials using a variety of media. They will also join a team working on existing modules, to offer support to students and associate lecturers. About the Unit The Faculty of Business and Law is one of the four faculties of The Open University. It brings together two Schools – The Open University Business School and The Open University Law School – and has a strong reputation as a high-quality and innovative provider of management and legal education. Our courses and qualifications are studied by a wide range of people from all backgrounds – we are proud of our strong social mission; to be open to people, places, methods and ideas. We promote social justice and social mobility via genuine access to university education for all. About the Centre The Centre for Protecting Women Online is a research unit dedicated to understanding and addressing challenges posed to women’s safety online through a novel, interdisciplinary and ambitious research agenda. This will be combined with cross-sectoral, collaborative outputs and interventions which inform law, policy, technology development and practice to reduce online harms suffered by women and girls; minimise anti-social behaviours online whilst promoting pro-social behaviours and help build tech/software that helps ensure accountability, credibility and facilitate justice. The work of the Centre is delivered through five interwoven Work Streams. Please visit our Centre website - Protecting Women Online, The Open University and LinkedIn page - LinkedIn CPWO for further details. Key Responsibilities The person appointed will be expected to contribute to research and administration within the Centre for Protecting Women Online as the teaching and administration of the School, Faculty and University. This following is not intended as a comprehensive list of duties expected of the post holder or a restrictive definition of the post but is rather a guide: Play an active part in building and supporting research culture of the Centre for Protecting Women Online as well as the Law School. Initiate and build collaborations with external partners and researchers. Initiate, lead on and contribute to innovative funding bids relevant to the Law & Policy stream in collaboration with other researchers. Initiate and lead on research projects from start to completion. Take a lead role in dissemination of research carried out within the Law & Policy stream of the Centre (including writing academic and non-academic publications; presentation of research findings at conferences and events; communicating research to non-academic and lay audiences via media). Working with the Centre’s Director and Work Stream leads to meet the strategic objectives set out in the Centre’s plan. Lead on design and delivery of knowledge exchange and impact activities. Contribute to current research related activities and projects in the Centre. Contribute to the delivery of the University’s research and knowledge exchange strategy. Supervision of research students in areas aligned to the work of the Centre. Lead on design and writing of teaching and CPD material produced by the Centre for Protecting Women Online. Contribute to teaching in areas aligned to the work of the Centre to groups/individuals from diverse backgrounds. Play a leading role in the teaching of law across UG and PG curriculum. Contribute to academic management within the Centre, School, Faculty and University, as required. About You Essential Criteria: A PhD or equivalent in law or related discipline. An undergraduate law degree or equivalent. A track record of research in law concerning women’s online safety and/or technology-facilitated violence against women and girls. Evidence of high-quality, REF-returnable research outputs relevant to the Law & Policy stream, appropriate for career stage. A track record of applying for external research funding which can be evidenced. A commitment to conducting high quality research, evidenced by current and/or planned projects, a pipeline of relevant research outputs and/or knowledge exchange activity. A developing profile of teaching excellence in law and an ability and willingness to contribute to teaching across the foundation subjects of English law. Clear evidence of the ability to structure and write complex law teaching and assessment materials in English for online asynchronous delivery in an accurate, accessible and engaging manner suitable for students with a wide range of prior learning experiences. Ability to coordinate a number of collaborative research projects. Willingness to work as part of the team, including with Visiting Fellows and non-academic partners, and in line with equal opportunities policies and practices. Willingness and ability to work occasional evenings and weekends and to travel in the UK and internationally. Desirable Criteria: Fellowship or Senior Fellowship of Advance HE (formerly the Higher Education Academy) or PG CERT. Evidence of successful academic leadership. Evidence of successful PhD supervision to completion. Support with your application If you have any questions, or need support or adjustments relating to your application, the recruitment process, or the role, please contact us on or email quoting the advert reference number. What's in it for you? At The Open University, we offer a range of benefits to recognise and reward great work, alongside policies and flexible working that contribute towards a great work life balance. Get all the details of what benefits we offer by visiting our Staff Benefits page (clicking this link will open a new window). Flexible working We are open to discussions about flexible working. Whether it’s a job share, part time, compressed hours or another working arrangement. Please reach out to us to discuss what works best for you. It is anticipated that a hybrid working pattern can be adopted for this role, where the successful candidate can work from home and the office. However, as this role is contractually aligned to our Milton Keynes site, it is expected that some attendance in the office will be required when necessary and in response to business needs. We’d expect this to be 1-2 days per week, but this could be more often if business needs dictate. Next steps in the Recruitment process Interviews for this post will likely take place in early June 2026. Early closing date notification While most roles will remain open until the advertised closing date, applications may be reviewed on an ongoing basis. In some cases, vacancies may close earlier if a sufficient number of suitable applications has been received and equality impacts have been appropriately considered. All roles will remain advertised for a minimum of one week before any early closure is implemented. If you have started an application or were in the process of applying when the advert closed, we encourage you to get in touch. We are committed to understanding individual circumstances and can offer further support where needed, including reasonable adjustments for applicants with protected characteristics. How to apply To apply for this role please submit the following document(s): CV Supporting statement of up to 1000 words clearly demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria for the role. You can view your progress and application communications when you are logged into our recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folders if you do not receive associated email updates.

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