Lecturer Computer Science

Closing Date: 14 April 2026

This is a full time/fixed term maternity cover until 22 February 2027

based at GCU London

Glasgow Caledonian – the largest and leading modern university in Scotland - is a vibrant, values-led university with campuses in the heart of Glasgow and London. With a strong commitment to high quality education and research which supports the communities we serve, we have strong partnerships with employers to ensure our students get the careers they dream of and deserve.

Named UK Modern University of the Year for Graduate Jobs in the latest Daily Mail University Guide, and the top-ranked UK modern university in the Times and Sunday Times Guide 2026, we are a UK top 40 university according to these highly regarded guides. We are the only Scottish university with EcoCampus Platinum accreditation and were ranked first in Scotland for sustainability in the most recent People and Planet league table (2024).

With a wide range of professionally accredited courses and links with over 300 industry partners, we are the top university in Scotland for students in employment and/or further study within 15 months of graduating at 92% - with 78% of graduates in highly skilled occupations (HESA 2025). We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships. We are committed to widening participation, helping more people from diverse backgrounds into university. Our modern campuses support nearly 23,000 students from 119 countries.

Our research is addressing many of today’s biggest global challenges. We are unsurpassed by any other Scottish modern university for the level of research (72%) considered to be world leading or internationally excellent, and our health research is surpassed only by King’s College London for outstanding impact (REF2021).

Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.

GCU London is the London-based Postgraduate campus of Glasgow Caledonian University.

We are seeking a Lecturer in Computer Science with strong academic, sector knowledge and programming skills.  The successful candidate will demonstrate effective teamwork and have experience in postgraduate teaching and supervision, contributing to programme delivery at the GCU London campus.

You will bring in-depth knowledge of Advanced/Computer Science concepts, the ability to teach across disciplines, and a proactive, adaptable approach to delivering innovative teaching within a multidisciplinary environment.

If you wish to know more about this role or for an informal discussion, please feel free to contact Dr Hakim Mezali by email on hakim.mezali@gcu.ac.uk or contact@gculondon.ac.uk

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