Visiting Lecturer - School of Architecture, Built Environment, Computing, and Engineering - Dep[...]

Birmingham City University; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 34,440 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

Birmingham City University invites applications to join the Visiting Lecturer pool in the Department of Computer Science, within the School of Architecture, Built Environment, Computing and Engineering. These roles are part-time, fixed-term with hours agreed between you and the academic schools and paid hourly.

The ad covers areas from Cyber Security to Data Science and related disciplines. Applications should include a CV and two supporting statements addressing areas of expertise and teaching

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching or industry practice in relevant computing disciplines.
• Ability to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Contribute to module design and assessment when assigned.

Skills

Cyber Security

Software Engineering

Games Development

Cloud Computing

Data Science

Job description

Visiting Lecturer - School of Architecture, Built Environment, Computing, and Engineering - Department of Computer Science

Department Department of Computer Science Location City Centre Campus (Millennium Point) Salary Competitive Hourly Rates The hourly rate for this role varies depending on the nature and level of teaching assigned. Specific rates will be confirmed when work is allocated. Post Type Part Time Release Date 29 July 2026 Closing Date Open until filled Reference VL-ABECE-CS

With around 31,000 students from over 100 countries, Birmingham City University is a large, diverse and forward-looking institution rooted in the heart of Birmingham. We put students at the centre of everything we do, combining technical, creative and professional excellence with strong industry links to give our learners the best opportunities for future success. Guided by our 2030 strategy, we are committed to promoting fairness, innovation and real-world impact across our academic community.

We are seeking to recruit a pool of Visiting Lecturers who can contribute to our Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes across our academic Schools.

The School of Architecture, Built Environment, Computing and Engineering brings together applied disciplines across Architecture, the Built Environment, Computer Science and Engineering, working closely with industry to ensure our teaching reflects real-world practice.

Join our Visiting Lecturer Pool for our School of Architecture, Built Environment, Computing, and Engineering - Department of Computer Science

Within the Department of Computer Science, we deliver practice led courses in areas such as:

• Cyber Security
• Software Engineering
• Games Development
• Cloud Computing
• Data Science

Students learn in industry standard environments, including specialist labs in Millennium Point and the £70 million STEAMhouse facility, both designed to support technical innovation and collaborative problem solving. Our strong partnerships with organisations such as Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Cisco, Juniper and TIGA help ensure our curriculum remains aligned with current technologies and professional expectations.

We welcome Visiting Lecturers who can bring technical subject expertise, experience with industry standard tools and applied computing or engineering practice to help prepare graduates for the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Candidates must upload a current CV and providetwo supporting statements. It is essential that applicants address the following:

• areas of expertise
• teaching and/or relevant professional experience

By applying to this vacancy, you will be joining our Visiting Lecturer recruitment pool. Visiting Lecturer roles are part-time, fixed-term positions, with hours agreed between you and the academic schools as required. Posts are paid hourly, with rates varying according to the nature of the work.

When teaching opportunities arise that match your skills and experience, the academic schools will contact you directly to discuss them. Please note that contact is not guaranteed.

The recruitment pool is refreshed annually. You will be invited to resubmit your details if you wish to remain in the pool for the following year. If you do not respond, your information will be deleted in line with our Data Protection Policy

At BCU, we welcome applications that clearly demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role. AI tools may be used to support you in preparing your application, but the information you provide must be accurate, authentic and based on your own experience. Applications that rely too heavily on AI, appear generic or do not provide specific evidence against the role criteria are less likely to progress to the next stage of the recruitment process.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential.

Disability Confident Employer

Birmingham City University is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.