Professor and Head of School - School of Computing Science

The University of Glasgow has consistently been at the forefront of innovation, transforming lives and delivering world-changing impact for almost 600 years. 

We are proud of being nationally and internationally recognised:

• Scottish University of the Year by the Times & Sunday Times in 2024
• World’s top 100 universities (QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education)
• UK top 25 University (Guardian University Guide)
• Top 20 universities in the world for sustainability (QS and THE).

The University of Glasgow is now seeking an innovative, forward-thinking leader to join the College of Science & Engineering as Professor and Head of the School of Computing Science. 

The School of Computing Science offers a rich research-led teaching programme at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and is home to world-leading research and innovation, and strategic industry partnerships. We offer an excellent, inclusive research environment and currently attract ~£7m/annum in research funding. The School has hosted 30 EPSRC-funded projects and 10 EU-funded projects in recent years.100% of our impact was judged world-leading in the UK Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, and 97% of our research papers were considered internationally excellent or world-leading. 

Alongside driving the success of the School across all areas of its academic mission, you will play a key role in the College Management Group, contributing to the overall leadership of the College and working with colleagues to drive excellence in Science and Engineering, and across the wider University. You will bring ambition, a track record of delivery and of leading strategic change in a complex, research-led environment through a collegiate and inclusive leadership style.

With a unique history and reputation for excellence, Glasgow remains strongly focused on the future, investing in infrastructure and people to be the home of the world changers of today and tomorrow. The University is ambitious to build upon its position as a leader in the field of data science and AI, with related projects involving Glasgow researchers currently supported by more than £100m in funding. As such, there has never been a better time to join the University.

For more information on this role please visit: https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/appointments/183253

Standard Terms and Conditions

This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and open-ended (permanent).

Individuals are appointed to the role of Head of School for a period of 4 years in the first instance.  Subject to satisfactory performance, appointments may be renewed on a mutually agreeable basis, normally for a further 2 years. The Head of School will become a substantive Professorial member of staff within the School on demitting office.

Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.

Closing date: 30 November 2025 at 23:45

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/  and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/  for more information.

The University of Glasgow, charity number SC004401.

Advert information