Lecturer/Senior Lecturer

Salary

Lecturer (Grade 8) is £46,735 - £55,755;

Senior Lecturer (Grade 9) is £57,422 - £66,537 per annum.

The Department of Computer Science is seeking up to seven academics to join our expanding AI & Machine Learning Research Group.

We are a collaborative team engaging across the university and beyond, and home to the UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in Accountable, Responsible & Transparent AI (ART-AI). We also host the CAMERA centre, enabling cutting-edge AI research in areas like virtual production and motion capture. With access to extensive HPC and in-house GPU cloud resources, we offer a vibrant research environment. We support your growth with mentoring, leadership opportunities, and collaboration with academic and industry partners in fields such as entertainment, sport, defence, and healthcare. We’re looking for individuals with a strong academic background and a passion for delivering engaging student experiences.

About the role

Research
You will conduct research, publish papers, seek funding, and engage society through industry collaboration, spinouts, policy influence, and public outreach via talks, demos, and partnerships with charities.

Teaching
You will design and deliver teaching materials for lectures, tutorials, & labs. You will be educating and inspiring some of the brightest students in the country, delivering an engaging experience and a supportive programme.

Helping with the running of the department
You will have a few internal roles to help the Department run smoothly. For instance, you might help with student placements, ethics processes, recruitment & admissions or lead a research team.

The support and growth opportunities we provide  

Training for an HEA fellowship qualification
New Lecturers will join the Pathway to HEA Fellowship, with Senior Lecturers eligible to opt in. The course supports teaching development, leading to Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy.

Mentoring
All of our staff are allocated a mentor when they join. Your mentor will support you in your day-to-day job and help you progress.

Opportunities to progress, manage and lead
We’re a growing team and there are lots of opportunities to grow with us.

Opportunities to collaborate and build on our networks
You will be able to work with and build on the strong networks we have developed across sectors to help with your research and to attract more funding.

About you

Our ideal candidate for both Lecturer and Senior Lecturer positions will hold a PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline, along with a UG degree or equivalent experience. Membership in a professional body and a higher education teaching qualification are desirable. 

• You should demonstrate substantial research experience in your field, with an emerging track record for Lecturers and an established research profile with funding success for Senior Lecturers.
• A deep conceptual understanding of your subject, alongside experience teaching at UG/PG levels, is essential. 
• Excellent communication skills &  collaborative ability are essential qualities.
• Senior Lecturers should also exhibit academic leadership and a clear research vision. Both roles demand excellent organisational & administrative skills. 
• A commitment to excellence in research & teaching, student experience, and ethical professional conduct is essential. 

Additionally, Senior Lecturers must have up-to-date knowledge of modern teaching methodologies, including learning technologies, and a strong research strategy.

If you have any questions or you would like to talk informally about the role, please contact:

Professor Eamonn O’Neill, maseon@bath.ac.uk, or

Professor Özgür Şimşek, os435@bath.ac.uk.

Applications will be reviewed continuously until all roles have been filled.

We are also currently recruiting for a Reader: https://www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/AP12663

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