Senior Lecturer in Industrial Computer Science

1000scholars; West of England; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Bristol is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Industrial Computer Science to lead the School's industry engagement and education strategy. The role drives partnerships with industry, enhances graduate employability, and supports student and staff entrepreneurship.

Working with the Head of School, you will shape education across CS disciplines, align the curriculum with industry practices, and oversee opportunities such as placements and internships.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in cutting-edge computer science or related fields.
• Extensive experience of industry collaboration, knowledge exchange or entrepreneurship.
• Leadership experience and excellent education and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pivotal teaching that brings together industry partners and student projects.
• Establish and support the School’s Industrial Advisory Board.
• Lead placement, internship and year-in-industry opportunities.
• Influence curriculum to align with industry-leading tools and practices.

Job description

The role

The School of Computer Science at the University of Bristol seeks to appoint a Senior Lecturer in Industrial Computer Science to act as academic industry lead within the School. This is a strategic leadership role focused on delivering cutting edge industry education and project skills to our talented students, strengthening our engagement with industrial partners, enhancing graduate employability, developing student and staff entrepreneurship, and aligning education and research with rapidly evolving cutting edge computer science innovations. Working closely with the Head of School and academic and professional colleagues across education, research and impact, you will shape and drive education and partnerships spanning the full range of CS disciplines, formulating and driving forward the School’s industrial strategy.

What will you be doing?

Working with professional services colleagues in the School and Faculty, you will deliver pivotal teaching that brings together industry partners and student projects; establish and support the School’s Industrial Advisory Board; lead placement, internship and year-in-industry opportunities; and influence our education to align the curriculum with industry-leading tools and practices. You will promote AI literacy, professional skills development, and international employability, championing student entrepreneurship, staff spinouts and research impact. The role requires coordination within the beyond the School to consolidate employer relationships and enhance students’ transition into a competitive graduate market. You will also have the opportunity to explore entrepreneurial ambitions for yourself and others as part of the School’s participation in the new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus.

You should apply if

You have a strong track record in cutting‑edge computer science or related fields, alongside substantial experience of industry collaboration, knowledge exchange or entrepreneurship. You will bring credibility with employers, experience of building strategic partnerships, and an understanding of labour market trends in computing. Leadership experience, excellent education and communication skills, and your commitment to student employability and innovation are both important.

Additional information

To find out more about what it's like to work in the Faculty of Engineering, and how the Faculty supports people to achieve their potential, please see our staff blog: https://engineering.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/category/engineering-includes-me/

School/Unit: Computer Science School Team

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Sunday 1st November 2026

The interviews are anticipated to take place on Friday 20th November 2026

For informal queries please contact:

Professor Mike Fraser, [e-mail], Head of Computer Science

Our strategy and mission

We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values. The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

Available documents

• ACAD108487 - Senior Lecturer in Computer Science - Job Description.pdf

£58,225 to £69,488. Grade L, per annum