Dear all, The School of Government, Department of Public Administration and Policy, at the University of Birmingham is seeking an Associate Professor to direct our new MSc AI and Government programme at our Dubai campus<https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/dubai/study/postgraduate/subjects/government-courses/ai-and-government-msc>. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and develop a cutting-edge programme that bridges political science and artificial intelligence in one of the world's most dynamic regions. The successful candidate will take a leadership role in delivering core modules covering the governance and politics of AI<https://program-and-modules-handbook.bham.ac.uk/webhandbooks/WebHandbooks-control-servlet?Action=getModuleDetailsList&pgSubj=08&pgCrse=40112&searchTerm=002025>, including ethical implications, policy frameworks, and both technical and organisational aspects of AI implementation in the public sector<https://program-and-modules-handbook.bham.ac.uk/webhandbooks/WebHandbooks-control-servlet?Action=getModuleDetailsList&pgSubj=08&pgCrse=40111&searchTerm=002025>. They will supervise dissertation projects<https://program-and-modules-handbook.bham.ac.uk/webhandbooks/WebHandbooks-control-servlet?Action=getModuleDetailsList&pgSubj=08&pgCrse=40107&searchTerm=002025> that address real-world challenges in AI governance, with particular emphasis on applications relevant to the Gulf region and Global South. The role offers significant opportunities to build relationships with government institutions and other stakeholders in the region. We welcome applications from candidates on either Education or Research & Education pathways. The ideal candidate will have expertise in both political science and artificial intelligence (including technical aspects), with a strong track record of teaching and leadership in higher education. Experience in or knowledge of the Gulf region would be advantageous. The University of Birmingham opened its Dubai campus in 2018, becoming the first global top 100 and Russell Group University to establish a campus in this rapidly developing international education hub. The School of Government, Department of Public Administration and Policy, is intellectually vibrant with an excellent record in both research and teaching, providing a supportive environment for international engagement and network building. For informal enquiries, please contact: Prof Slava Jankin (v.jankin@bham.ac.uk<mailto:v.jankin@bham.ac.uk>) or Dr Ting Luo (t.luo.1@bham.ac.uk<mailto:t.luo.1@bham.ac.uk>) Closing date: 8 January 2025 For full details and to apply here<https://edzz.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_6001/job/6013/?utm_medium=jobshare&utm_source=External+Job+Share>. Best wishes, Slava _________ Professor Slava Jankin Director, Centre for AI in Government<https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/centres-institutes/centre-for-artificial-intelligence-in-government> (CAIG) Chair in Data Science and Government Schools of Government and Computer Science University of Birmingham Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/slava-jankin/ [Image]