Lecturer in Computer Science

University of Brighton; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Brighton invites applications for a Lecturer position within its Computer Science department. The successful candidate will deliver engaging coursework and supervise projects while fostering innovation and excellence in a supportive educational environment. Candidates should have a relevant degree and be prepared for a dynamic academic role.

Qualifications

• A good degree in computer science or a related discipline.
• Experience in developing undergraduate and postgraduate courses in computer science.
• Relevant industrial/professional experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Programming

Software Development

AI Programming with Python

Robotics and Embedded Devices Programming

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Job description

School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering

Location: Brighton - Moulsecoomb

Salary: £40,497 to £48,149 per annum

Closing Date: Sunday 13 July 2025

Interview Date: See advert

Reference: TE3181-25-118

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 have the opportunity to 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 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 at [e-mail], Almas Baimagambetov at [e-mail], or Karina Rodriguez Echavarria at [e-mail].

Interviews for this post will be held in early August. If we receive a high volume of applications, we may close this advert early.

Further Details

Job Description

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 most roles, we operate an agile working system with time split between working on campus and at home within the UK.

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

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