Job Description

As Lecturer or Senior Lecturer, you will be required to make a significant contribution to the delivery of our Computer Science undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, as well as CPD courses. Applicants with substantial expertise in one or more of our priority areas of Computer Science are encouraged to apply. Areas of priority includes contributing to/leading the delivery & research in Robotics & Embedded Systems, Software Engineering, Cloud Computing, Distributed Systems, and closely related areas.
You will be expected to contribute to the research profile of the department, establishing and/or contributing to activities of one of our Research Units and to meet the qualitative and quantitative requirements for submission to the next Research Excellence Framework (REF).
You'll be working for a multi award-winning institution that has been named Modern University of the Year in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 and shortlisted for the overall UK University of the Year award. Working in a Computer Science Department with the state-of-the-art facilities and the opportunity to interact with likeminded computing staff and students. There are ample opportunities for development, progression, and flourishing.
For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Professor Amr Ahmed, Head of Department, at .
As part of the University's ongoing commitment to redeployment, this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process should a suitable redeployee be identified.
About You
You will be an enthusiastic and friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience. An established or promising research profile in a Computer Science field (ideally in our priority areas and relevant/complementary to our existing research) and excellent teaching experience on undergraduate and/or postgraduate Computer Science programmes is essential. Industrial experience, in related areas, would be an advantage. Existing/previous teaching experience in the UK Higher Education is highly desirable.
To be successful you will further enrich our student's experience through your expertise and subject knowledge as evidenced through your qualifications and extensive experience of professional practice. In return, you will join a forward thinking and dynamic team that pushes the boundaries of curriculum development within Computer Science.
At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Rewards & Benefits

• A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)
• Relocation and Visa Assistance Policies (subject to eligibility criteria).
• Access to a range of CPD to support your career development, with three defined pathways for progression.
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources.
• Automatic enrolment into the Teacher's Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 23.68%
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.

About Us
You will be an enthusiastic and approachable academic with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, committed to delivering an outstanding student experience. You will have an established or emerging research profile in Computer Science, ideally aligned with the department's priority areas and complementary to existing research strengths.
You will also demonstrate strong teaching capability at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level. Relevant industrial experience is highly desirable and will be viewed as a significant asset.
Successful candidates will enrich students' learning through their subject expertise, professional qualifications, and practical experience. In return, you will join a forward-thinking and collaborative team that is committed to innovative curriculum development and to pushing the boundaries of Computer Science education.
At Edge Hill University, we value diversity and the strength it brings to our community, and we warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

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