Senior Lecturer - AI & Data Science

Job Description

Title: Senior Lecturer - AI & Data Science

Company Name: Universal College Bangladesh

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

Published: 2025-11-09

Application Deadline: 2025-12-09

Education:

• Master of Science (MSc)

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a closely related discipline. Undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.

Essential:

• Demonstrated professional expertise and teaching experience in the discipline and/or subject areas being taught at university level.
• Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms, statistical modelling, and data-driven problem-solving.
• Understanding of the principles of effective assessment design, using formative assessment to improve student performance, and familiarity with international summative assessment standards.
• Demonstrated ability to design and assess coursework and projects aligned with international standards.
• Capacity to establish a rapport with students, and the effective communication and interpersonal skills need to engage with students, parents, colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI, Matplotlib).
• Excellent communication, mentoring, and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with academic administration through serving on academic committees, working as a programme or subject leader, etc.

Desirable:

• Research or industry experience in applied AI, deep learning, or big data solutions.
• Evidence of publications, research supervision, or conference presentations.
• A positive personal work ethic, solid organisational and time management skills, the capacity to tackle multiple responsibilities, prioritise important tasks, and deliver on time.
• Ability to contribute to interdisciplinary collaborations and innovation projects.

About UCBD

Universal College Bangladesh (UCBD), an educational initiative of STS Group, is the first higher education institution in Bangladesh to deliver fully accredited international programmes. UCBD partners with the University of London (academic direction by LSE), University of Lancashire, and Monash University to provide globally recognized qualifications.

Our current offerings include full degrees from the University of London under the academic direction of the London School of Economics, full degrees from the University of Lancashire, and pathway programmes to Monash University Australia and Malaysia.

Position Summary

• UCBD invites applications for the position of Senior Lecturer in AI & Data Science to contribute to the delivery of the BSc (Hons) programme under the University of Lancashire. The successful candidate will teach and lead modules in artificial intelligence, data analytics, and computational modelling, fostering students’ technical proficiency and research skills.

• Core teaching areas include machine learning, data mining, data visualization, algorithm design, big data processing, Python programming, and applied AI systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lectures, workshops, and tutorials across undergraduate modules.

• Lead assigned modules and manage assessment and moderation activities.

• Ensure academic alignment with the University of Lancashire’s frameworks and quality assurance standards.

• Supervise undergraduate projects and dissertations.

• Mentor students on research, coding, and applied AI practices.

• Engage in research, consultancy, and professional development activities.

• Collaborate with internal academic teams and external industry partners to enhance programme relevance.

• Contribute to the development of innovative teaching materials and digital learning practices.

Competitive compensation and benefits. Opportunities for international collaboration and research partnerships. Access to modern labs and learning resources. Work within a dynamic and inclusive academic environment at UCBD`s Dhaka Campus.