Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Software Engineering

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 Software Engineering. This role offers the opportunity to inspire students and contribute to cutting-edge research while developing teaching materials at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The university is committed to enhancing student employability and fostering an inclusive environment. With access to excellent facilities and a supportive academic team, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the field of Software Engineering. Join a forward-thinking university dedicated to academic excellence and innovation.

Benefits

Generous pension schemes

Excellent holiday entitlements

Flexible working

Reduced study fees

Subsidised fitness facilities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching and research in Software Engineering.
• Develop and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching material.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Curriculum Development

Student Employability Support

Education

PhD in Software Engineering 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: REQ0001831
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 Software Engineering

We are investing in our academic provision and are seeking to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Software Engineering 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 candidate 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 particularly from black and global majority candidates as members of these groups are currently under-represented at this level of post. All appointments will be based on merit.