Lecturer in Data Science (Two Posts)

University of the West of Scotland – School of Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Permanent

Due to a significant investment in our teaching portfolio within our London Campus, the School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences (CEPS) is seeking applications from individuals to join as Lecturers in the Data Science team at the London Campus. You will join a dedicated team who strives to continuously inspire our students and the wider University community, and through modern teaching and impactful research, continue to deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges. You will be passionate about your subject, influence change, and contribute to the development of the Data Science programme. As part of your wider involvement within the School, you will also play a key role in the delivery of MSc IT modules, ensuring that students can benefit from expert knowledge in both Data Science and broader IT subject areas.

The successful applicants will be based on the London Campus of UWS and should have the following: 

• Degree and relevant postgraduate/PhD qualification or equivalent qualification
• Advance HE Fellowship
• Experience of learning, teaching and assessment within Higher Education
• Appropriate evidence of external engagement which is clearly in line with the School’s priority areas for the future (e.g. external engagement in terms of research, knowledge exchange, or engagement with professional bodies or other external organisations)
• Experience of developing and delivering modules in two or more of the following areas in Data science: DevOps and cloud architecture; Big Data and Data Engineering; AI applications and Advanced Machine Learning
• Commitment to delivering high-quality teaching and supporting an outstanding student experience for students. 

ABOUT US 

UWS has had a presence in London since 2015, and our London provision has generated significant interest and seen student numbers grow dramatically over recent years. UWS London Campus, close to one of the world’s biggest financial capitals, is an exciting and vibrant place to work and study offering flexible technology-rich working and learning spaces with panoramic views of Docklands and Canary Wharf.

The London Campus - UWS London

University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.

With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others. 

UWS is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 200 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2023 Young University Rankings).

The School of Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences offers industry-focussed teaching and research opportunities that deliver solutions to real-world problems. You will join an innovative and supportive team, playing a key role in driving forward our ambition to deliver transformational change, through outputs that have a tangible, early and positive impact on society across the globe. Our students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, extensive expertise in research and development, and our robust collaborations with multinational companies across the world.

We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes: 

• 35 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
• An additional days leave on your birthday
• Defined benefit contribution pension scheme (currently 23%), including death in service benefits upon joining the scheme.
• A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
• Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
• Fitness facilities across our campuses
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional, career and research development opportunities.

For general informal enquiries about this post please contact the Head of Subject Area for CEPS (sinwee.lee@uws.ac.uk ).

The current academic structure and nomenclature at UWS is as follows:

• AC2 – Lecturer (first time academic post)
• AC3 – Lecturer
• AC4 – Senior Lecturer (alternate titles used in different Universities include Principal Lecturer or Associate Professor) 

Closing Date:  Sunday 28^th September 2025

Interview Date:  Wednesday 22^nd October / Thursday 23^rd October 2025

Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception, where evidence would need to be provided).

The University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.

You can find out more about how the University uses your personal data as part of the recruitment process by looking at the UWS HR Applicant Privacy Notice at www.uws.ac.uk

UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.

UWS is a “Disability Confident” employer.

University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520.