Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Computing and Digital Technology

University of East London

Founded in 1898, we at the University of East London (UEL) are proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future.

But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo.

About Us

The School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering is an award-winning, multidisciplinary hub that offers a transformational education built on outstanding applied research and supportive stakeholder relationships that shapes the lives of our communities locally and globally.

The CDT Department delivers a range of over 20 undergraduate, postgraduate, degree apprenticeship and professional doctorate courses in areas such as computer science, AI, cloud computing, mobile computing, computing for business, data science, cyber security, information security and digital forensics.

About the Job

The Lecturer/Senior positions are based within the Computer Science and Digital Technologies (CDT) Department. Some essential experience for the role includes:

• Experience of teaching in Higher Education.
• Experience of supervising undergraduate and/or postgraduate project students.
• In depth knowledge of the CDT area and specialist knowledge in one or more of the following sub-areas of CDT: cyber security and networks, internet of things, web and mobile applications development, software engineering, cloud computing, data science and AI.
• Evidence of using technology enhanced learning techniques.
• For a Senior Lecturer, experience of programme leadership and curriculum development as well as evidence of impactful research outcomes

About You

You will be educated to a PhD level in computer science or a closely related subject area, with a higher degree and/or significant industrial experience. You will need proven experience of teaching in a HE environment with an ability to innovate and use creative teaching strategies and will be expected to adopt the latest teaching pedagogy and develop good practice, taking full advantage of teaching and assessment tools and technological advancement. You will be capable of producing impactful research that can contribute to our Computing REF 2028 submission

Benefits Package

Here at UEL we understand it’s about more than just a salary. It’s about the entire package on offer along with our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We know the market rates for this vacancy and will offer a genuinely competitive salary DOE.

We care deeply about your wellbeing and our benefits includes: 20% pension (4% from you, 16% from us), 35 days holiday (plus 3 days over Christmas) plus bank holidays, hybrid working for most positions, and we’re always open to consider flexible working arrangements. We have a subsidised gym membership, 3 times base salary life assurance, a cashback healthcare scheme and wide variety of other generous benefits including discounts on: Apple and Samsung products, holidays, clothing, fitness, lifestyle, dining out and weekly shopping.

Equal Opportunities

As an inclusive, equal-opportunities employer, our Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards reflect our ongoing dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we’re committed to closing the" diversity pay gap". We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and honest that there’s more to do. We’re determined to keep moving forward so everyone at UEL can thrive.

So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and committed to success, we want you to apply today!

To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk

CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.

At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.