Lecturer / Senior Lecturer or Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Teaching) in

University of Worcester; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Computer Science to contribute to teaching and research. The role requires a PhD for standard academic contracts and offers competitive salary along with various benefits, including a generous leave policy. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge in areas such as Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, alongside experience in teaching.

Benefits

47 days of leave per year

Attractive Company Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

In-house training and development support

Qualifications

• Candidates should hold a PhD or be close to completing one.
• Experience with physical computing and computer hardware is a plus.
• Significant teaching experience is required for Teaching Only Contract.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of modules and courses.
• Engage in research and knowledge exchange activities.
• Create an excellent learning environment for students.

Skills

Computer Science

Mathematics for Computing

Data Structures and Algorithms

Operating Systems

Distributed Systems

Object Oriented Programming

Robotics

Internet of Things

Machine Learning

Artificial Intelligence

Natural Language Processing

Education

PhD in a relevant Computer Science field

Masters degree in a relevant subject

Tools

Raspberry Pi

Arduino platform

Job description

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer or Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Teaching) in Computer Science

Sub Department

Department of Computing

Location

City Campus

Salary

£38,249 to £55,755 per annum

Post Type

Full Time

Contract Type

Permanent

Closing Date

Sunday 23 November 2025

Interview Date

Friday 19 December 2025

Reference

SB2511

The Department of Computing is based within the rapidly expanding Worcester Business School at the University of Worcester City Campus. Over the past year, the School has experienced growing numbers of students joining our undergraduate and postgraduate courses. As a result, we are seeking to complement our team with an experienced Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Computer Science. The University of Worcester is ranked joint first in the UK for quality education (Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2025), and our graduates have the highest rate of sustained employment, further study or both, from any multidisciplinary university in the UK (Longitudinal Education Outcomes Survey 2017-25). Worcester is a beautiful cathedral city, located around 40 minutes south of Birmingham, the UKs second city.

The Department of Computing undertakes research across a range of themes, including Machine Learning, Data Science, Intelligent Interactive Systems, Computing in Education, and Cyber Security. It is also home to the Digital Innovation and Intelligent Systems Research Group.

Depending on qualifications and experience, this role may be offered as either a Standard Academic Contract (SAC), which includes both teaching and research responsibilities, or a Teaching Only Contract (TOC).

For SAC appointments, candidates should hold a PhD in a relevant Computer Science field or be within 12 months of completing one.

For TOC appointments, candidates should hold a Masters degree in a relevant subject or have significant knowledge and teaching experience at degree level, and / or be a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA / Advance HE).

In addition, candidates are expected to have contemporary subject knowledge and / or experience of professional practice in several of the following areas :

• Computer Science
• Mathematics for Computing
• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Operating Systems
• Distributed Systems
• Object Oriented Programming
• Robotics
• Internet of Things
• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Natural Language Processing

We would especially welcome applicants who have experience with physical computing (the design and realisation of interactive objects and installations); Robotics, single board computers, such as Raspberry Pi, the Arduino platform, utilising sensors and microcontrollers, as well as computer hardware and electronics for Computer Science.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the development of existing and new module and course offerings in our undergraduate and postgraduate portfolio, alongside contributing to the research and / or knowledge exchange activities within the Department of Computing.

Our overriding aim is to be an outstanding Institution at which to study through the provision of an excellent Learning and Teaching environment. We offer professionally relevant courses, informed by the needs of industry and delivered through an experiential learning approach. Our courses are inspired by contemporary research with a curriculum that develops knowledge, skills and the ability to think critically and be innovative.

What's in it for you?

• For Lecturer; annual incremental increase up to £42,882, with the opportunity to progress to £46,735, subject to performance and the university reward scheme
• For Senior Lecturer; annual incremental increase up to £55,755, with the opportunity to progress to £60,907, subject to performance and the university reward scheme
• 47 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days)
• Attractive Company Pension Scheme
• Access to a range of benefits such as our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Tusker Car Leasing
• Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• In-house training and development support
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment

This post is unlikely to meet the minimum salary requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route unless a candidate is able to meet the Senior Lecturer person specification. We are therefore unlikely to be able to consider applicants for this post who will require sponsorship to work in the UK unless your individual circumstances enable this in accordance with the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information on how the Skilled Worker visa rules may apply to you, please visit the UK Government website.

We value diversity and wish to promote equality at all levels.