Associate Lecturer in Computer Science

Salary: £39.61 ph teaching

Southampton Solent University, awarded triple TEF Gold in 2023 for our outstanding teaching, learning, and student outcomes, is seeking to appoint an Associate Lecturer in Computer Science focusing on Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a university recognized for its excellence in higher education. We have an ambitious research and knowledge exchange enabling strategy intended to ensure that the success of our students is shaped and inspired by our research and knowledge exchange. Building on our strengthening REF submissions and our recent TEF Gold achievement, we are developing our research distinctiveness to further grow our research culture by focusing on our core strengths and expertise. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Associate Lecturer in computing to join our Computing team.

The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of modules for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes related to Python, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, and other related areas of Computer Science, as required by the University, and to contribute to the achievement of the School’s and the University’s plans and objectives. This role offers an excellent opportunity to play a key part in advancing our teaching and research profile in the rapidly evolving field of AI and Data Science. We are seeking an outstanding academic with the vision and ability to deliver high quality teaching. research and scholarly practice. The ideal candidate will have practical expertise in programming related to machine learning and data science. We also expect the candidate either hold or be willing to undertake a recognised teaching qualification upon joining the university. Industry experience and membership of a relevant professional body are advantageous.

For full details of the job role and person specification, please refer to the attached job profile You will join an experienced team in a thriving school offering a British Computing Society accredited portfolio of courses operating in our modern, state of the art computing facilities. Southampton Solent University is proud of its strong connections within Southampton and the spanning region and works closely with the city, employers, businesses, councils, and the community. The community at Southampton Solent is inclusive and friendly and has an excellent reputation. Salary and grade will be based on the level of qualifications and experience.

Closing date: 23 October 2025

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