Lecturer in Applied Computing - BIFCA (Flying Faculty)

BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work–life balance

Career development

Reward and wellbeing

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Birmingham City University's Department of Computing invites applications for a Lecturer in Applied Computing. The Flying Faculty arrangement includes spending at least one semester in China each academic year as part of the BIFCA team.

We seek candidates with practical development expertise in software, cloud computing, web development, game development, virtual production or embedded systems, and proven ability to teach and engage with diverse student cohorts.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience in higher education or presenting to technical audiences.
• Core development experience with evidence in at least one area.
• Ability to contribute to teaching across multiple computing disciplines.

Skills

Software Development

Cloud Computing

Front and Backend Web Development

Game Development

Virtual Production

Embedded Systems

Job description

Organisation/Company BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY Research Field Computer science Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 10 Oct 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country United Kingdom Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Department:Department of Computer Science
Location:City Centre Campus (STEAM House)
Salary:£45,235 to £51,182 per annum
Permanent
Post Type:Full Time
Closing Date:23.59 hours BST on Saturday 10 October 2026
Reference:ABCE26054

About Birmingham City University

At Birmingham City University, we are a diverse and inclusive learning community of over 31,400 students from more than 120 countries. We aim to become an exemplar anchor institution, creating and sharing knowledge for a better and more inclusive society. We are committed to providing a transformational educational experience, supporting world-class research, and fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment for our staff.

Recognised as one of the UK’s Top 250 employers (Financial Times & Statista), we pride ourselves on being a place where colleagues feel valued, supported, and able to grow their careers while contributing to the success of our students and communities.

Our student demographic reflects the rich cultural and ethnic diversity of Birmingham itself, with a significant proportion of students from minoritised ethnic backgrounds and the majority of our home students coming from the West Midlands. This diversity is a strength, and it calls for a workforce that is equipped to challenge deficit narratives and thinking — those assumptions that position students from underrepresented groups as lacking rather than recognising their assets, strengths and potential.

By embracing this perspective, we aim to create an environment where all students and colleagues can thrive, and where our work contributes positively to the social, cultural and economic life of Birmingham and beyond.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Lecturer in Applied Computing to join our Department of Computingat Birmingham City University (BCU) and contribute to our partnership with the Birmingham Institute of Fashion and Creative Arts (BIFCA) in Wuhan, China. Find out more about BIFCA

This is a Flying Faculty role, with the successful candidate required to spend at least one semester in China each academic year as part of the BIFCA teaching team.

The Department of Computing is a vibrant and forward-thinking academic community, committed to delivering an outstanding student experience alongside high-quality research, innovation and meaningful engagement with industry.

As the Department continues to grow, we are investing in our people, programmes and academic provision, creating exciting opportunities for colleagues to contribute to the development of computing education and research. Our teams work across a diverse range of rapidly evolving areas of computing, combining academic expertise with practical, industry-informed approaches to learning and teaching.

We are a practice-focused department, ensuring that our curriculum remains relevant to the changing needs of the digital and technology sectors. Our strong links with industry and external partners span areas including smart cities, healthcare technologies, media production and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Collaboration is central to our approach. We encourage colleagues to work across disciplines, share expertise and develop innovative approaches to teaching, research and knowledge exchange, both within the Department and across the wider University.

The Birmingham Institute of Fashion and Creative Arts (BIFCA) is a successful partnership between Birmingham City University and Wuhan Textile University (WTU), providing students with an exciting cross-cultural learning experience and an innovative environment for teaching and learning.

BIFCA delivers professionally focused, technology-enabled programmes designed to meet the changing needs of students, industry and the wider global economy. Students completing their programmes receive a dual award from BCU and WTU, providing an internationally recognised qualification and experience of studying within a transnational education environment.

Students have the flexibility to complete their studies entirely in China or combine their studies in China with a period of study at Birmingham City University in the UK.

As a member of the Flying Faculty, you will play an important role in delivering an engaging, high-quality learning experience for BIFCA students, while contributing to the continued development of this exciting international partnership.

PLEASE NOTE: All teaching will be in English.

You will have teaching experience in higher education or have presented regularly to technical audiences in an industry setting, including preparing teaching material and planning technical course activities. You will also possess core technical development experience, as well as demonstrate experience/expertise in at least one of the following areas:

• Software Development
• Cloud Computing
• Front and Backend Web Development (HTML, CSS, JS, PHP, SQL)
• Game Development (Unity or Unreal)
• Virtual Production, Modelling and Animation
• Embedded Systems (Arduino, Pi, Linux)

Further Information

If you are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of Department of Computing, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Professor Junaid Arshad, Head of Department of Computing, at [e-mail] .

• Work–life balance – Generous leave and hybrid working (role dependent).
• Career development – Opportunities to grow, develop and progress your career.
• Reward and wellbeing – Competitive pay, pension, wellbeing support and staff benefits.
• Inclusive culture – A supportive, diverse environment where everyone belongs.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, subject to meeting the relevant criteria. For further information, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

At BCU, we welcome applications that clearly demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role. AI tools may be used to support you in preparing your application, but the information you provide must be accurate, authentic and based on your own experience. Applications that rely too heavily on AI, appear generic or do not provide specific evidence against the role criteria are less likely to progress to the next stage of the recruitment process. For more information, please refer to our candidate guidance;.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential.

Disability Confident Employer

Birmingham City University is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.