Lecturer in Information Technology

University of the West of England; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a qualified professional in Bristol to join the School of Computing and Creative Technologies. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD and a technical background, contributing to innovative educational programmes that integrate digital technologies and AI into business applications. Responsibilities include delivering courses and enhancing organizational processes. The position offers generous benefits, a welcoming university environment, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Career average pension schemes

Retail savings

Onsite nursery

Opportunities for training

Qualifications

• Technical background with understanding of business applications.
• Experience with online and technology-enhanced learning.
• Industry experience in digital transformation sectors.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Develop and deliver short courses and CPD programmes.
• Apply digital technologies and AI in organizational contexts.

Skills

Enterprise systems

Applied AI

Information security

Business process modelling

Digital product management

Education

PhD or equivalent professional experience

Job description

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the School of Computing and Creative Technologies at UWE Bristol. You will contribute to the design and delivery of innovative programmes that bridge technical knowledge with business applications and organisational change.

About You

We are seeking a candidate with a technical background combined with a sound understanding of business and professional practice. The ideal candidate will have expertise in applying digital technologies and AI within organisational contexts, understanding how technology enables business transformation, improves processes, and creates value in professional settings.

Experience of designing and delivering online, blended, or technology‑enhanced learning is desirable, as is experience of developing and delivering professional training, CPD, executive education, or micro‑credential programmes.

You should have a PhD (or equivalent professional experience) and demonstrate experience and expertise in areas such as:

• Enterprise systems, digital platforms, and cloud infrastructure
• Applied AI, intelligent automation, and AI governance in organisational contexts
• Information security, cyber resilience, and data governance
• Business process modelling, workflow automation, and low‑code/no‑code platforms
• Digital product management and agile delivery methodologies

The role will involve contributing to our existing undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, as well as supporting the development and delivery of short courses and CPD programmes. We are particularly interested in candidates with industry experience or strong professional networks, and those with knowledge of digital transformation in sectors such as aerospace, defence, financial services, or professional services.

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in vibrant Bristol, our ambitions are to make a positive difference to our planet, transforming futures through actions and solving real world challenges.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, very generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

We also provide a tailored professional programme to support our academic colleagues in delivering the highest in professional teaching standards.

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Yasmine Rosunally: [e-mail]

This is a full-time, permanent post.

This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.

UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based with some opportunity to work from remote/home working.

The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of this right, please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist for information on which documents are acceptable.

We may be able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please read our Skilled Worker Guidance to assess if you will be eligible. If you do not qualify or have no current right to work in the UK you may wish to explore other visa options.

Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.

Advice to applicants

We’d love to hear from you – if you are excited about this opportunity please complete our application form as soon as possible.

Tell us how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description, and include specific examples wherever possible.

Once we have completed shortlisting we will let you know the outcome of your application by email, so please check your inbox for updates.

Disability Confident & Diversity

As a Disability Confident employer we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community. We are proud to be part of a dynamic, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision‑making and problem‑solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our stimulating and supportive community where we’ll help you thrive.

We particularly encourage applications from global majority and female candidates as we are currently under‑represented in this area, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.