Lecturer in Computer Science

University of Brighton; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Brighton is seeking a dynamic Lecturer in Computer Science to deliver engaging courses and supervise projects. The successful candidate will have a strong background in programming, particularly in Robotics and AI, and a commitment to high-quality teaching. This full-time role offers pathways to gain a UK teaching qualification, with a supportive and collaborative environment for both new and experienced educators. Applications are invited from candidates looking for a job share.

Benefits

Access to world-class research facilities

Professional development opportunities

Agile working system

Qualifications

• Good degree in computer science (or a closely related discipline).
• Up-to-date knowledge of the subject and current professional developments.
• Ability to contribute to the development and delivery of courses.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging material/modules on Computer Science.
• Supervise final year projects and guide students.
• Serve as a personal tutor, offering pastoral support.

Skills

Robotics and embedded devices programming

AI programming using Python

Java or C++ or JavaScript

Current professional/vocational developments

Education

Good degree in computer science or related discipline

Job description

2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering

Location: Brighton - Moulsecoomb
Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum
Closing Date: Tuesday 16 December 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 22 January 2026
Reference: TE3182-25-265

Ready to Shape the Future of Computer Science? If so, we’d love to welcome you to our dynamic and forward-thinking team!

Are you driven by a passion for innovation, education, and the ever-evolving world of Computer Science? We’re currently inviting applications for a Lecturer position within our vibrant Computer Science department—a place where creativity, collaboration, and cutting‑edge research come together to make a real impact. We take pride in fostering a welcoming, supportive, and collaborative environment where innovation and excellence thrive.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in delivering engaging material / modules on Computer Science. You’ll also could supervise final year projects, guiding students through real‑world challenges and cutting‑edge research. You should be able to demonstrate a commitment to high quality learning and teaching across all levels of Higher Education within the UK and internationally. Whether you're an experienced academic or just beginning your journey in higher education, we’re here to support you. We offer pathways to gain an accredited UK teaching qualification and provide access to world‑class research groups, facilities, and equipment within our School and University.

Role

Our Lecturers also serve as personal tutors, offering pastoral support and guidance. This includes listening with empathy, understanding individual student needs, and referring them to specialist services when appropriate.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A good degree, in computer science (or a closely related discipline).
• Up-to‑date, sound knowledge of the subject including current professional/vocational developments and the range of generic skills. Specifically, broad knowledge and understanding of general‑purpose programming and software development, with in‑depth experience of:
  • Robotics and embedded devices programming, including their operating systems
  • AI programming using Python
  • Java or C++ or JavaScript
• The ability to contribute to the development and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in computer science and related areas.
• Experience of, or potential to develop, quality research, consultancy or knowledge exchange activity relevant to the needs of the School.

Ideally you will have relevant industrial / professional experience and a membership of, or working towards the membership of relevant professional bodies.

This is a full‑time post; however, we welcome applications from candidates seeking job share.

If you would like an informal discussion before applying, please contact Robin Heath [e-mail] or Almas Baimagambetov [e-mail] or Karina Rodriguez Echavarria [e-mail]

Interviews for this post will be held in January 2026. If we receive a high volume of applications we may close this advert early, giving 24 hours’ notice to pending applicants.

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Further Details

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment for all staff regardless of age, disability, family or caring responsibilities, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief (including non‑belief), sex and sexual orientation. We embrace equality and diversity in our working, learning, research and teaching environment and are committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive community. We particularly encourage applicants from Minority Ethnic backgrounds because the University is under‑represented by Minority Ethnic staff.

For the vast majority of our roles we operate an agile working system, with time split between working on campus and at the employee's home. It is the University's expectation that home working will take place within the UK.

Further information about working for us, as well as the wide range of benefits we offer, can be found in the working with us section of our vacancies page.