Lecturer - AC1827

University of St Andrews - School of Computer Science

Start: 3 August 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

We wish to appoint a Lecturer within the School of Computer Science. You will be a scholar with a growing international research reputation in Computer Science and a commitment to delivering high-quality teaching within the broad field of Human Computer Interaction (HCI).

We are seeking a collegial individual who values teaching and research, to support the expansion and development of the HCI group. Applications welcome from all areas of HCI from candidates with diverse research portfolios that span the areas of HCI, Design and Computer Science. Particular areas of interest include, but are not limited to: tangible computing, digital fabrication, ubiquitous computing, information visualization, creative technology and design, augmented reality, novel software and hardware interactions, and HCI for good including ‘wicked’ problems such as societal injustices and inequalities, data ethics & privacy and environmental sustainability. Expertise in the field of HCI and technical expertise in the creation of hardware and or software interactions is of particular interest.

Candidates should hold a PhD in a cognate discipline. Excellent teaching skills and an interest in promoting knowledge exchange are essential. You should also have some familiarity with grant seeking processes in relation to research councils and other sources.

St Andrews offers more than just a place to work—it is a place to belong. We value collegiality, inclusion, and wellbeing, and we are committed to creating a workplace where staff can thrive and perform at their best.

In addition to the salary on offer for this position, there are a wide range of benefits for staff working at the University of St Andrews. The package for the Lecturer includes:

• Financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility).
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies supporting work life balance.
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services.
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel.
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme.
• 34 days annual leave plus 5 public holidays.

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Ian Miguel, hos-cs@st-andrews.ac.uk and Dr Loraine Clarke, lec24@st-andrews.ac.uk.

At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.

Applications are particularly welcome from females who would be joining our multicultural School which includes staff and students from across the world. Female students comprise over 25% of the BSc and 35% of the MSc cohorts, while 25% of our academic staff are women. Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in academic posts at the University.

Closing Date: 1 May 2026

Interview Date: 27 May 2026

Please quote ref: AC1827SB

Job Description: AC1827SB FPs.pdf