Lecturer in Computer Science

Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) is one of the largest higher education institutions in the UK with over 25,000 students from 109 countries. An innovative, learner centric university with a modern and fresh outlook, ENU is ambitious, inclusive in its ethos and applied in its approach.

Ranked the #1 UK Modern University for Engineering and Computer Science (GUG 2025), we lead innovation in a rapidly changing world through future-ready education across disciplines like cyber security, AI, renewable energy, computer/data science, engineering, building and surveying.

Currently, we are accepting applications for the post of Lecturer in Computer Science, which will support students from Edinburgh Napier International College on a temporary Guaranteed Hours basis.

The role:

As Lecturer in Computer Science, you will be in an excellent position to use your knowledge and understanding of foundational Computer Science to support students transitioning from ENUIC to Edinburgh Napier University.

The post will provide you with the opportunity to use your excellent communication and effective interpersonal skills to engage and inspire our students, while monitoring their performance and working with our Academic Skills colleagues and other University services to support their progress.

You will also be given the remit to undertake formative assessment of these students, using assessment instruments provided, and under the guidance of experienced staff, work collegiately to help deliver an excellent learning and teaching experience for all involved.

Furthermore, you will be mentored and guided by Edinburgh Napier staff in developing your research and the delivery of modules, using pre-existing course delivery plans and materials. This will give you the opportunity to work closely with module and programme teams and team leaders, enabling you to work to high standards and potentially make suggestions based on your own skills and experience to enhance the curriculum. Your research will be supported by our research and innovation services.

What we will need from you:

• A doctoral level qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Experience of delivering high quality teaching/learning.
• Commitment to face-to-face teaching on-campus, including during the summer.
• Ability to communicate accurately and fluently at a high level of English proficiency.
• Ability to respond sensitively to students with different needs and backgrounds.

Benefits we offer:

We offer support and recognition wherever due, as well as fantastic benefits such as pension with employer contributions of 26%, hybrid and flexible working opportunities and paid annual leave based on full entitlement of 46 days.

There are professional development opportunities, discounted access to onsite sports facilities and a wide range of other staff discounts. For more information about our wide range of benefits, click here.

Additional information:

Salary: £46,049 p/a (pro rata)/£25.30 p/h

Contract: Fixed term – 4 months, 216 guaranteed hours

Interviews: Week commencing 15^th June 2026

We are reviewing applications as they come in and may close the advert early once we find the right candidate. If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role on the Skilled Worker visa route. International applicants will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Advert information