Lecturer in Computer Science

Interview Date: Tuesday 28 March 2023

Lancaster University’s School of Computing and Communications is growing and we are seeking to appoint six new academic members of staff including a Senior Lecturer to join us in helping to advance the field of Computer Supported Collaborative Work. Lancaster has a rich history of research in this area and recent world events have demonstrated the continuing importance of studying the role of technology in helping society to work together. Applicants should have a track record of achievement in research, teaching and engagement and a compelling vision for their future research and teaching as well as the impact they expect their work can make.

Research, teaching and a collegiate approach are all crucial to us: you should be passionate about joining a team committed to combining both research and education and seeing students succeed.

Lancaster has particular strengths in collaborative and interdisciplinary work both within the School and through our research centres and institutes and we encourage applications from those who are genuinely interested in the potential for collaborative approaches to address some of the grand challenges facing computer science and society more generally.

The School of Computing and Communications (SCC) at Lancaster University is a research-intensive department comprising of over 50 academics and 170 researchers, with a grant portfolio exceeding £25m. The School is housed in the iconic InfoLab21 building on the University’s main campus located in beautiful countryside just outside the city of Lancaster.  

Lancaster University is TEF Gold, Times/Sunday Times University of the Year (2018) and Times/Sunday Times International University of the Year (2020), recognising ongoing commitment to both research and teaching and major investments in our campus and facilities.

We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive working environment. Learn more about equality, diversity and inclusivity at Lancaster. More information about living and working at Lancaster can also be found online. In addition to traditional lectureship contracts Lancaster also offers alternative career routes for academics with a particular focus on teaching and scholarship for applicants interested in pursuing this pathway.

For an informal discussion about these roles please contact the Head of School:

Prof. Nigel Davies (n.a.davies@lancaster.ac.uk).

More information about the School can be found at www.lancaster.ac.uk/scc. 

On submitting an application candidates MUST attach a statement of their research and teaching visions (2 pages each) together with a cover letter. 

Please note: Unless specified otherwise in the advert wording, all advertised roles are UK based. The University provides an environment that strongly supports the individual needs of each employee, whilst promoting the importance of wellbeing for all our colleagues. We have a range of support networks available for our employees, and more information on these can be found on the ‘Working at Lancaster’ information page. We are committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis. The University recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address all inequality in higher education. We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity, and equality of opportunity.

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