Lecturer in Computer Science

Centre for International Development and Training (CIDT); Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK university is seeking a Lecturer in Computer Science to lead undergraduate and postgraduate course development. Candidates must hold a PhD in Computer Science or a closely related subject and have expertise in Software Engineering or Cybersecurity. The role includes collaboration with staff and international travel. Emphasis on fostering an inclusive learning environment is required.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science or closely related subject is required.
• Membership of a professional body will be desirable.
• Willingness to travel to international partners.

Responsibilities

• Focus on development and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
• Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team of professionals and academics.
• Engagement with academic and non-academic staff at various levels.

Skills

Software Engineering

Cybersecurity

Education

PhD in Computer Science or closely related subject

Job description

Lecturer in Computer Science

Lecturer in Computer Science (Start: Jan 2026)

School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering.

With 23,000 students, the University of Wolverhampton is one of the largest universities in the UK, having an excellent teaching quality profile, strong performance in third stream income generation and an improving REF performance. Our major building and refurbishment programmes are providing enviable teaching and learning resources, outstanding laboratory provision and leading IT resources.

The Department of Computational and Mathematical Sciences manages a well-established portfolio of Computing courses and modules covering Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Data Science and Mathematics. In addition to this, the department also offers its courses transnationally and is delivered from a variety of locations.

It is committed to providing high quality Computing courses whilst maintaining the University’s aspiration to be the University of Opportunity. Candidates should be willing to share the University’s core values of creating a learning environment that is inclusive, challenging and promotes collaboration, professionalism, and confidence.

You will be expected to focus on the continuing development and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the Department of Computing and Mathematical Sciences. You must be willing to travel to international partners and have expertise in at least one of the following subject areas

• Software Engineering
• Cybersecurity

You must have a PhD in Computer Science or closely related subject. Membership of a professional body will be desirable.

You will be expected to work in a multi-disciplinary team of professionals/academics and also work very closely with all (academic and non-academic) staff at School and University levels.

For an informal discussion about the above post please contact the Head of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, Dr Consolee Mbarushimana ([e-mail])

The University of Opportunity for Students and Staff

As part of our commitment to ensure the diversity of our staff body reflects those of the student and local communities we serve, we particularly welcome applications from candidates of Black, Asian, or Ethnic Minority heritage, and candidates who are Disabled (including people who may not define themselves as disabled, but nevertheless encounter challenges)

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