Senior Lecturer in Computer Science

University of Chester; Chester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science. This role involves delivering high-quality teaching and contributing to innovative curriculum development in AI. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant higher degree and have teaching experience. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds as part of our commitment to inclusivity. This position offers an opportunity to shape the future of computing education.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Skill in developing innovative learning experiences.
• Support in achieving a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching in computing programmes.
• Ensure curriculum meets needs of technology leaders.
• Contribute to research and knowledge exchange in AI.
• Participate in interdisciplinary projects and outreach.

Skills

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

Generative AI

Data-Centric AI

Responsible AI

Education

Relevant higher degree in Computer Science

Job description

Senior Lecturer in Computer Science

We seek to appoint a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science to join our dynamic team of academics and help shape the future of our computing programmes. We are especially keen to hear from applicants with expertise in areas such as Machine Learning and Deep Learning, Generative AI, Data-Centric and Responsible AI, or AI for real-world applications (e.g., health, cybersecurity, robotics, or business analytics). Experience deploying AI systems in practice, or working with industry or public-sector partners, would be particularly welcome.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Keep our curriculum at the cutting edge of AI and ensure it meets the needs of employers and future technology leaders.
• Contribute to broader academic work, including curriculum development, research, and knowledge exchange in computer science and AI.
• Participate in interdisciplinary projects, outreach, and external engagement.

Qualifications

• Relevant higher degree in a field such as Computer Science or a closely related discipline.
• Teaching experience and skill in developing innovative learning experiences.
• Support in working towards a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education or Fellowship of Advance HE (FHEA) if not already held.

We Encourage

We strongly encourage applications from women and individuals from diverse backgrounds as we strive to promote inclusivity in our department. All appointments will be made based on merit.

Contact

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Silvester Czanner, Head of the School of Computer and Engineering Sciences, at [e-mail].