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Assistant Professor (Teaching Fellow) in Computer Science

Lancaster University - School of Computing and Communications

Location: Lancaster, Leipzig - Germany
Salary: £63,419 to £71,073
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 6th February 2026
Closes: 15th February 2026
Job Ref: 0976-25

(Full time, indefinite)

Interview date: Monday 20th April 2026

Lancaster University invites applications for one post of Assistant Professor (Teaching Fellow) in Computer Science to join at its exciting new campus in Leipzig, Germany. Located in one of Germany’s most vibrant, liveable, and attractive cities, the Leipzig campus offers the same high academic quality and fully rounded student experience as in the UK, with a strong strategic vision of excellence in teaching, research, and engagement.

The position is teaching-focused, and the appointed candidate is expected to deliver excellent teaching within the taught programmes of LU Leipzig’s School of Computing and Communications, such as the BSc programmes in Computer Science and Software Engineering, as well as the MSc programmes in Data Science and Cyber Security. Activities of the post include curriculum design, assessment setting, delivering lectures and seminars, and administrative responsibilities. While teaching is the primary duty of this post, the position allows for further scholarly activities.

Candidates are expected to have a solid Computer Science background and must hold a completed PhD degree in Computer Science or a related field. Ideally, applicants already have experience in teaching and further engagement beyond curricular activities. LU Leipzig is particularly interested in candidates who are able to deliver excellent teaching at graduate and undergraduate level on a variety of Computer Science topics, such as programming languages, software engineering, distributed systems, or human-computer interaction.

 Colleagues joining LU Leipzig’s computer science department will be able to participate in professional development opportunities offered by Lancaster University (including the opportunity to obtain a Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy). Moreover, Lancaster University Leipzig offers a collegial and multidisciplinary environment with enormous potential for collaboration and work on challenging real-world problems. The appointee will benefit from an active research team in Leipzig and will also have access to resources available at the School of Computing and Communications in the UK.

German language skills are not a prerequisite for the role, though Lancaster University is seeking applicants with an interest in making a long-term commitment to its campus in Leipzig. Candidates from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

 Please note this role is a full time, indefinite-duration appointment based in Leipzig, Germany. The contract is with Lancaster University Leipzig under German law.

 On submitting their application candidates MUST attach a teaching statement (maximum 4 pages) together with a cover letter and curriculum vitae in PDF format. Applications submitted without these documents will not be considered.

Further details about Lancaster University Leipzig can be found at www.lancasterleipzig.de 

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