Lecturer in Computer Science

UWE, Bristol - School of Computing and Creative Technologies

Location:BristolSalary:£38,784 to £46,049 Grade G, per annumHours:Full TimeContract Type:PermanentPlaced On:23rd July 2025Closes:10th August 2025Job Ref:R08562

About Us: The School of Computing and Creative Technologies at UWE Bristol is rapidly expanding, with around 130 academic staff and over 2,500 undergraduate and postgraduate students. Our state-of-the-art programmes cover a wide range of computing disciplines, and we also support a growing and successful body of research. We currently offer a BSc (Hons) in Computer Science, delivered on campus. We also have active PhD students in this area.

About you: Candidates for the Lecturer in Computer Science position should have a PhD in Computer Science or a closely related discipline, or equivalent industry experience. Expertise in one or more areas of Computer Science and its applications is essential. These areas include but are not limited to: programming, algorithms, software development, communications and protocols, distributed systems, databases, mobile applications, operating systems, cloud computing, web design. The primary focus of this role will be teaching, and we will expect you to support teaching on our programmes, although you will be encouraged and supported in your research ambitions. The successful candidate will be able to adapt their teaching style to provide a supportive and inclusive learning experience for our students.

Where is this role based? This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.

Why UWE Bristol? We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in Bristol, one of the UK’s most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners. We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development. UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community. We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you’ll thrive. We particularly encourage applications from global majority and female candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area of the organisation, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit. As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Further information: If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Lindsey Gillies, lindsey.gillies@uwe.ac.uk or Kevin Golden, Kevin.Golden@uwe.ac.uk. This is a permanent post and is full-time on a 1.00 FTE contract and is open to anyone wishing to work part time. UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based with some opportunity to work from home.