Lecturer in Computer Science

The School of Business, Computing, and Social Sciences is located across three campuses within Cheltenham and Gloucester which provide inspiring learning and teaching environments.

This post will be based in the regency style Park Campus, Cheltenham, in our “FuturePark” spaces. These have been refurbished in 2025 with brand new equipment and technical capabilities throughout as part of a £5.6 million project funded by the Office for Students. FuturePark is home to state-of-the-art technology, collaborative learning spaces and a dynamic, supportive and enthusiastic team of educators.

The school's strategic aims are founded in social justice and sustainability and delivered through creative and innovative teaching and the development of external relationships and connections.

We pride ourselves on our support for students and aid students in their employability and personal growth, through innovative pedagogy developments and real-world engagements in our programmes.

Recent years have seen further development of our supportive and creative research environment around Cyber, Artificial Intelligence and Technology, resulting in a successful submission to REF2021 under UoA12, 17 and 21. 

Members of our team have had increasing success in securing grant or consultancy funding, and in generating research impact by engaging with external stakeholders. Opportunities to lead and support in activities of this sort are regularly available to interested staff.

About the role

The School of Business, Computing and Social Sciences, at the University of Gloucestershire is seeking a permanent Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Computer Science to join our supportive and committed team of Computing Academics. With specialisms in Cyber Security and Data Science, and a focus on applied research that can enhance and support teaching and learning. The cross-disciplinary nature of our school will appeal to individuals who see the value in academic collaboration and diversified viewpoints.

We are seeking a well-rounded member of the team, who will be able to enhance the computing provision, confidently teach and supervise across the wider curriculum, and contribute broadly to the wider school. The postholder will primarily teach on modules across our undergraduate and postgraduate provisions including BSc Computer Science, MSc/BSc Cyber Security, and MSc Data Science. They will be teaching the Python and R programming languages, amongst other technical topics, to students with a wide range of capabilities, and ensuring each student has a contextualised and well-supported learning experience.  Opportunities to undertake leadership responsibilities and upskill within the team will be available on an equitable basis, this could be around courses, or broader areas of academic leadership within the school.

How to apply

To apply please click on APPLY at the top of this page, you will be asked to complete our application form and cover letter showcasing how you meet the essential criteria, CVs will not be considered. Please see applicant guidance for help and advice on how to complete the application process.

Contact details

For a conversation about this position, please contact:

Associate Head of School, Outreach and Engagement, Dr Will Sayers wsayers@glos.ac.uk.

Key dates

Closing date: 11^th June 2025

Interview: 20^th June 2025

To avoid disappointment please apply early, should we find a suitable candidate we will close the advert. 

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, guaranteeing an interview to everyone who meets the definition of disability set out in the Equality Act 2010 and the essential criteria contained within the person specification.

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