Vacancy ID:
12577
Location:
Leicester
School/Division:
Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Vacancy terms:
Full-time or job share, permanent
Salary details:
Grade 8 - £46,049 to £56,535 per annum, pro-rata if part-time.
Hours per week:
37.5
Advert closes midnight on:
02 Mar 2026

About the role

As a Lecturer in Computer Science, you will contribute to the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. You will support students through lectures, tutorials and project supervision, ensuring that teaching is informed by up to date scholarship. You will be part of an academic community that prioritises high quality education and the development of innovative approaches to teaching and assessment.

This teaching focused role includes engaging in scholarship to support curriculum development and pedagogical enhancement. You will participate in assessment processes, contribute to quality assurance activities and take part in School and University committees.

About you

You will hold a PhD or equivalent in a discipline related to Computer Science, with expertise in Cyber Security, Software Engineering or Artificial Intelligence. You will have strong communication skills and the ability to teach and supervise students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. A commitment to professional development, including holding or working towards HEA Fellowship, is essential.

You will bring strong organisational abilities, a collaborative approach and the capacity to contribute to curriculum development and teaching innovation. You will be able to balance the needs of students and colleagues, manage time effectively and work both independently and as part of a team. You will also demonstrate an understanding of higher education practices and a willingness to support a broad range of academic and administrative activities.

Additional information

For informal enquiries, please contact Prof Richard Craggs on [email protected].

We anticipate that interviews will take place in the first half of April.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.
 
As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.
 
We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
 
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