Senior Lecturer in Cloud Computing

About Birmingham City University

At Birmingham City University, we are a diverse and inclusive learning community of over 31,400 students from more than 120 countries. We aim to become an exemplar anchor institution, creating and sharing knowledge for a better and more inclusive society. We are committed to providing a transformational educational experience, supporting world-class research, and fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment for our staff.

Recognised as one of the UK’s Top 250 employers (Financial Times & Statista), we pride ourselves on being a place where colleagues feel valued, supported, and able to grow their careers while contributing to the success of our students and communities.

Our student demographic reflects the rich cultural and ethnic diversity of Birmingham itself, with a significant proportion of students from minoritised ethnic backgrounds and the majority of our home students coming from the West Midlands. This diversity is a strength, and it calls for a workforce that is equipped to challenge deficit narratives and thinking — those assumptions that position students from underrepresented groups as lacking rather than recognising their assets, strengths and potential.

By embracing this perspective, we aim to create an environment where all students and colleagues can thrive, and where our work contributes positively to the social, cultural and economic life of Birmingham and beyond.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Senior Lecturer in Cloud Computing to join our School of Architecture, Built Environment, Computing and Engineering, supporting the delivery of high-quality services across the University.

In this role, you will contribute to the subject leadership at module and course levels, managing module and course teams to deliver student outcomes. Further, you will contribute to design and development of curriculum in-line with market trends and cutting-edge within the subject.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning for undergraduate and postgraduate modules
• Provide pastoral care to students
• Engage in cutting-edge research
• Contribute to recruitment and outreach activities
• Develop and deliver engaging teaching and learning within the Department of Computer Science
• Teach in a variety of settings, from small group tutorials to large lectures
• Set and mark assessments
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students

Essential Requirements

• Possess a core Cloud Computing skillset
• Have strong experience teaching Cloud Computing topics at university level
• Demonstrate a proven track record of publishing research in reputable venues
• Be able to develop research proposals to secure external funding
• Show passion for supporting students throughout their educational journey
• Be committed to inclusive practices that engage students from diverse backgrounds and abilities

Core knowledge and skills include:

• Cloud Infrastructure (e.g. implementing fault-tolerant, highly available, and scalable systems on platforms like AWS or Azure)
• Cloud-native Applications (e.g. development using Python or JavaScript, working with APIs/SDKs of public cloud platforms)
• Cloud Security (e.g. applying technologies, policies, and controls to protect cloud-based data, applications, and infrastructure)

Desirable Requirements

• Familiarity with open-source cloud platforms (e.g. OpenStack, Apache CloudStack)
• Experience deploying AI workflows on cloud platforms
• Membership of professional bodies (e.g. BCS, IET)
• Industry-recognised certifications (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Professional registration (e.g. CITP, CEng)

Further Information

If you are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of School of Architecture, Built Environment, Computing and Engineering, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Prof. Junaid Arshad at Junaid.arshad@bcu.ac.uk.

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Why work for us

• Work–life balance – Generous leave and hybrid working (role dependent).
• Career development – Opportunities to grow, develop and progress your career.
• Reward and wellbeing – Competitive pay, pension, wellbeing support and staff benefits.
• Inclusive culture – A supportive, diverse environment where everyone belongs.

Visa Sponsorship 

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, subject to meeting the relevant criteria. For further information, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential.