Position: Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence
Institution: Swiss School for International Relations
Contract Type: Renewable | TBD
Workload: 2–8 teaching hours/week for the Spring | Autumn Semester 2027
Job Mission
The Swiss School for International Relations invites applications from highly qualified professionals for the position of Lecturer inArtificial Intelligence. This role offers an opportunity to introduce students in law, international affairs and finance to AI and its practical applications, while developing their ability to critically assess its capabilities, limitations and implications.
The successful candidate will:
- Design and deliver an undergraduate course onArtificial Intelligence , tailored to students without a technical background.
- Introduce the foundations of AI, machine learning and generative AI, explaining their capabilities and limitations through accessible examples.
- Deliver practical workshops on using AI tools for research, analysis, writing and presentations, with an emphasis on evaluating outputs and verifying sources.
- Integrate real-world applications and case studies relevant to international affairs, law, finance and policymaking.
- Address the ethical, legal and societal implications of AI, including bias, data protection, intellectual property and academic integrity.
- Participate in curriculum development and regularly update teaching materials to reflect developments in the field.
- Create an interactive learning environment through discussions, practical exercises and student projects.
Requirements
- PhD in Computer Science, Data Science or a closely related field. Candidates with a relevant Master’s degree and substantial professional expertise in AI will also be considered.
- Demonstrated expertise in AI, including practical experience with generative AI tools and their professional applications.
- Teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level, or substantial experience delivering professional training in AI.
- Ability to design accessible, practice-oriented lessons for students from non-technical backgrounds.
- Understanding of the ethical, legal and governance challenges associated with AI.
- Strong ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively in English.
- Swiss or EU citizenship, or a valid work permit for Switzerland, is required at the time of application.
Application Deadline: None (rolling applications considered)
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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