Teaching Fellow

Lancaster University; Bailrigg; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based educational institution is seeking a Teaching Fellow within the School of Computing and Communications. This full-time, fixed-term position offers a unique opportunity to enhance laboratory-based modules in both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Candidates should have a strong computer science background and experience in delivering high-quality lab-based teaching, especially in cyber-security. The role fosters an inclusive environment promoting diversity and equality while contributing significantly to the academic community.

Qualifications

• Strong computer science background and excellence in lab-based teaching at University level.
• Experience teaching a range of cyber-security related courses.
• Strong programming, systems, and computational problem solving and software design skills.
• Passion for creating an outstanding lab-based learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to curriculum development where appropriate.
• Deliver lab-based teaching.
• Mark and assess coursework.
• Support students with exam preparation and revision techniques.
• Participate in teaching reviews and quality assurance processes.

Skills

Strong computer science background

Excellence in lab-based teaching

Strong programming skills

Systems programming knowledge

Passion for lab-based learning

Experience in cyber-security courses

Education

University-level teaching experience

Job description

Teaching Fellow

School of Computing and Communications

Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK

Salary: £48,822 to £59,966 full time, fixed term

Closing Date: Tuesday 13 January 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Reference: 0994-25

Building on Lancaster's reputation as one of the UK's largest cyber and data research communities the School of Computing & Communications (SCC) wishes to appoint a Teaching Fellow to assist with the design, delivery and ongoing improvement of lab-based modules on our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. This is a full-time position for a one year fixed period and offers the opportunity to help deliver a truly world‑class education experience in computer science and cyber‑security.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to curriculum development where appropriate.
• Deliver lab-based teaching.
• Mark and assess coursework.
• Support students with exam preparation and revision techniques.
• Participate in teaching reviews and quality assurance processes.

Qualifications

• Strong computer science background and excellence in lab-based teaching at University level.
• Experience teaching a range of cyber-security related courses.
• Strong programming, systems, and computational problem solving and software design skills.
• Passion for creating an outstanding lab-based learning environment.
• Desirable specialist knowledge areas: cyber-security, computer networking, operating systems, systems programming.

Lancaster is the only university in the North West that has attained National Cyber Security Centre recognition as an Academic Centre of Excellence in both Cyber Security Research and Education, along with delivering an NCSC Certified Master's Degree. SCC is committed to excellent research-led and problem focussed student learning and offers a range of degrees, including Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering and Data Science at undergraduate level, and MScs in Computer Science, Data Science, Cyber Security at postgraduate level. The School maintains a good staff/student ratio: we're currently home to around 50+ academic staff, 40 postdoctoral research staff, 120 PhD students and a combined undergraduate and taught Masters student population of approx. 1000.

We are committed to creating a supportive, family-friendly inclusive working environment. Learn more about equality, diversity and inclusivity at Lancaster University. More information about living and working at Lancaster can also be found online.

Informal enquiries can be directed to Prof. Nigel Davies: [e-mail]

More information about the School can be found at www.lancaster.ac.uk/scc.

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