Lecturer in Computer Science

The School 

The School of Computing and Engineering is a professional and student focused School with high quality, research informed teaching and student experience at the top of its priority list. The School has strong links with local, national and international partners and employability of graduates is the key to courses that we offer. The School enjoys state-of-the-art equipment and continues to invest heavily in its improvement. Our courses are fully accredited by relevant professional bodies across the board. 

The Role  

We are looking for an outstanding academic who can supplement and strengthen our existing faculty. 

The post holder will teach an appropriate mix of undergraduate and postgraduate computing modules within the School of Computing and Engineering commensurate with their technical knowledge and prior experience. They will also contribute to outreach activities and be proactive in student recruitment activities. 

In addition, the successful candidate will contribute to research, enterprise development and knowledge exchange within the computing field. 

The Person 

The ideal candidate should be a creative, collaborative, and passionate individual with a strong knowledge of current computing practice and be able to teach a range of computing subjects, including Programming, Algorithms, Computer Logic and Architecture, Web and Mobile Development, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Green and Sustainable Software Engineering, Software Engineering and Database Design, both at undergraduate and postgraduate level.  

Evidence of teaching experience and an established research track record, or equivalent industrial experience, with high-quality outputs in a discipline relevant to computing are also required.  

Applicants must hold a PhD in Computer Science or a closely related field.  

In addition to the online application form, applicants must submit a full academic CV, including a list of their recent peer-reviewed publications. 

How to Apply

To apply click on ‘Apply Online’ and fill out the application form. Further information about the application process can be found here: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0  

Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk  if you need any assistance with the application process. 

Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing Monday, 17th March 2024.  

For informal enquiries about the position please contact Prof Phil Cox, Head of School of School of Computing and Engineering – philip.cox@uwl.ac.uk  

Additional Information  

Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl 

We welcome applications from individuals who do not have a fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA). Should you be successful and do not hold an HEA fellowship you will be asked to complete one within 2 years of appointment as a condition of your continued employment. Depending on eligibility this may take the form of an advanced Level 7 apprenticeship in teaching which means that you will spend 20% of your work in off-the-job study.  

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.  

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.  

We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time. 

The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

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