Lecturer in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence


Company:	Keele University
Salary:	from £48,822 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 5BG
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Sept 2026
Closing date:	9 Oct 2026

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Summary

The Opportunity

We are looking for a motivated team member to join a team of staff in Keele Business School

The successful candidate will make a significant contribution to learning and teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. They will bring expertise in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence with the ability to design and deliver innovative curricula that prepares students for success in a data-driven global environment. They will provide leadership in programme development, enhancement, and delivery, ensuring provision remains academically rigorous, current, and responsive to developments in analytics, AI, and business practice.

The postholder will contribute to module leadership and programme leadership delivering high-quality learning experiences. They will utilise contemporary pedagogical approaches and digital technologies, including analytics and AI-enabled tools, to enhance engagement, learning outcomes, and the overall student experience.

The successful candidate will also support student recruitment, outreach, widening participation, and external engagement activities. They will build productive relationships with industry partners, professional bodies, and external stakeholders, helping to advance the School’s ambitions for employability, innovation, and societal impact. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence education while contributing to the School’s strategic objectives, educational excellence, and long-term success.

You will have experience/qualifications in Business Analytics and/or AI

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)

• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave

• Excellent staff pension scheme

• Access to continued personal, professional and career development

• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery

• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site

• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele University values equity and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

How to Apply

For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies

Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.

For informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Scott Bambrick at s.bambrick@keele.ac.uk. Applications to this address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 11 October 2026

Interviews will be held on: 29 October 2026

Post reference: KU00005151

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