Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Computer Science

Leeds Beckett University; Leeds; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic institution is seeking a passionate Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Computer Science to enhance its academic offerings. This role involves inspiring students through innovative teaching and impactful research, contributing to a dynamic curriculum that links education to employability. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team and play a vital role in shaping the future of computing education while enjoying access to excellent facilities and a supportive work environment. If you're ready to make a significant impact in academia and guide the next generation of computer scientists, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous pension schemes

Excellent holiday entitlements

Flexible working

Reduced study fees

Subsidised fitness facilities

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science or relevant experience required.
• Track record of research dissemination in high-quality journals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver teaching materials at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Contribute to research and enterprise activity in the field.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Curriculum Development

Student Support

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job reference: REQ0001832
Date posted: 20/01/2025
Application closing date: Midnight 17/02/2025
Location: Leeds
Salary: Grade 7 (£43,878 - £49,250) / Grade 8 (£49,250 - £56,921)
Package: Please refer to Candidate Pack
Job category/type: Academic/Research

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Computer Science

We are investing in our academic provision and are seeking to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Computer Science to join our team of experienced academic staff. We are looking for inspiring and enthusiastic academics to make a key contribution to our academic provision through teaching, research and enterprise.

The successful candidates will possess a PhD in an appropriate subject or relevant experience, will be expected to contribute to research and enterprise activity in the field, and will develop and deliver teaching and learning material at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Hence, the post holder should have a track record of dissemination of research outputs/achievements in high-quality scientific/technical journals and have the potential to attract research funding and/or generate external income.

Linking the curriculum to employability is a central objective of the school. The post holder will be expected to support student employability and develop outlets for student work.

You will join the computing academic team based at our Headingley Campus and contribute to the delivery of our growing undergraduate and postgraduate provision. There are extensive and excellent specialist facilities located in a setting which offers many additional amenities for our students and staff.

The School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing at Leeds Beckett University brings together our accredited Computer Science, Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics, and Data Science and Artificial Intelligence provision with courses in the built environment and in electronic engineering, robotics and automation.

The school is actively strengthening its research profile and has ambitious future research targets, including targets for the next Research Excellence Framework (REF) submission in the area of Computer Science and Informatics.

Closing date: Tuesday 18th February 2025 (23:59)

Working here means you'll also have access to a wide range of benefits including our generous pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, flexible working, reduced study fees, subsidised fitness facilities and a lot more.

We welcome applications from all individuals and from black and global majority candidates as members of these groups are currently under-represented at this level of post. We would also particularly welcome applications from women as they are also under-represented in this area. All appointments will be based on merit.