Professor of Computer Science & AI Research Leader

Opportunita; Hempstalls; Remote; GBP 69,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffordshire University in Stoke-on-Trent invites applications for a Professor of Computer Science. The role focuses on leading academic development across computer science, cyber security, AI, and big data analytics, with a strong emphasis on teaching excellence and research growth.

You will mentor early career academics and shape new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The successful candidate will drive internal and external collaborations with regional industry, enhance REF outcomes,

Qualifications

• Proven track record of high-quality teaching in higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to lead modules and curricula development.
• Strong research record with grants and outcomes in CS-related fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead academic development in computer science, cyber security, AI and big data analytics.
• Drive teaching excellence, research output growth and enterprise initiatives.
• Shape strategy for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and foster external collaborations with industry.

Skills

Teaching in HE

Module leadership

Research leadership

Mentoring

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Education

PhD or equivalent in Computer Science

Job description

Staffordshire University in Stoke-on-Trent invites applications for a Professor of Computer Science. The role focuses on leading academic development across computer science, cyber security, AI, and big data analytics, with a strong emphasis on teaching excellence and research growth.

You will mentor early career academics and shape new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The successful candidate will drive internal and external collaborations with regional industry, enhance REF outcomes,