The AI Training Specialist will support the University’s commitment to developing AI literacy and responsible use of artificial intelligence across learning, teaching, assessment, and professional services.
Working within the centrally based AI@Kent team, the postholder will design and deliver training, practical resources, and guidance that help staff and students use AI tools effectively, ethically, and in line with institutional principles.
The role focuses on hands‑on training delivery, development of learning materials, and supporting academic and professional service colleagues to build confidence in using generative AI for everyday educational and administrative tasks. The postholder will work closely with the AI & Education Specialists to implement institution‑wide initiatives and ensure a consistent, high‑quality approach to AI capability‑building.
As an AI Training specialist you can expect to be involved in :
* Designing and delivering staff and student training on generative AI tools, focusing on practical skills, safe usage, and effective applications in learning, teaching, assessment, and university workflows.
* Developing accessible learning materials, user guides, exemplars, and online resources (e.g. SharePoint, Moodle, Panopto) that support AI literacy and responsible engagement.
* Supporting academic teams by providing practical guidance on AI‑informed teaching practices, assessment adaptations, and student‑facing AI expectations.
* Providing first‑line advice and troubleshooting on pedagogic, operational, or ethical questions relating to AI tools, escalating complex issues to senior colleagues where appropriate.
What will you bring to the role ?
* Strong working knowledge of generative AI tools and their applications.
* Understanding of opportunities, risks, and ethical considerations associated with AI in education.
* Experience designing or delivering training, workshops, or staff development activities.
* Experience creating accessible online learning materials
* Experience working collaboratively in multi‑professional teams
What we can offer in return:
As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:
* Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
* 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays, and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part‑time staff)
* Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
* Corporate employee‑funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health
For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent
We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/
Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number SL-002-26
*Occasionally we may need to close a vacancy before the published deadline due to a high number of applications being received, therefore we strongly advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. (All vacancies will be open for at least one week.)
PLEASE NOTE: We prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.
We know applicants may use AI tools to help prepare job applications. For guidance on how to use AI responsibly and effectively, see: Using AI in your job application
Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.
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