Lecturer

Department
The Department of Computer Science is research-intensive, with over 70 academics delivering on-campus programmes to more than 800 students and online courses to over 1500 students. Our vision is to be internationally leading on education and research into engineering safe, ethical and secure computational systems.

The Department of Computer Science is recruiting a lecturer to enhance our extensive, world-leading research in safety of computer-based system, based in the Institute for Safe Autonomy. The ideal candidate will make their own distinctive contribution, e.g. in safety of AI, safety of human-system interaction or ethical aspects of system safety. They should be able to teach, and in time develop, modules to be delivered at undergraduate or postgraduate level, such as on the MSc in Safety Critical Systems Engineering. We would consider candidates with non-traditional academic backgrounds where they have significant experience of working with, or in, a safety-critical industry.

Role
Main purpose of the role:

• To generate new research approaches and identify, adapt, develop and use research methodologies and techniques appropriate to the type of research and development undertaken.
• To lead on and/or contribute to the production of research outputs and research outcomes.
• To publish high impact research in quality journals, either as a sole author or in collaboration with others, and to devise, direct and develop research projects generating external research funding.
• To lecture, lead seminars, tutorials and other forms of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• To develop and apply innovative and appropriate teaching techniques and material which create interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students.
• To undertake effectively a range of administrative and managerial responsibilities.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications needed

• Doctorate in Computer Science or cognate discipline or for those with an industry background, significant experience of leading cutting-edge work relevant to computer system safety.
• Knowledge of a range of teaching techniques to enthuse and engage students, leading to positive educational outcomes.
• Ability to design, deliver, and assess topics at all levels.
• Highly developed communication skills to engage effectively with a wide-ranging audience, both orally and in writing, using a range of media.
• Ability to supervise the work of others, e.g. MSc or PhD students.
• Contribution to successful planning, design and delivery of teaching, with exemplification of teaching materials.
• Show attention to detail and commitment to high quality.
• Positive attitude to colleagues and students.
• Ability to plan and prioritise own work in order to meet deadlines.
• Commitment to personal development and updating of knowledge and skills.
• Willingness to engage in the affairs of the department/university outside of their chosen field, for example undertaking management and administration duties.

For informal enquiries: please contact Prof. John McDermid at john.mcdermid@york.ac.uk.

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We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.

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