Lecturer in Computing

University of Kent - School of Computing

Placed On: 9th January 2026
Closes: 6th February 2026
Job Ref: SOC-017-26

To develop and deliver innovative and engaging teaching to students on programmes in the School, and to undertake internationally excellent research in the subject area. The role will also be responsible for administrative and support activities, working collaboratively towards School and University aims.

The role will contribute to knowledge exchange activities in the discipline as well as learning and teaching on agreed programmes, with research-backed knowledge and expertise in Programming Languages and Systems.

The role is offered on an Education and Research (E&R) contract, appropriate for candidates with a strong research record and trajectory, contributing high quality outputs in the relevant field, and able to enhance the University’s research profile for the subject area.

As a Lecturer in Computing you can expect to be involved in :

• Delivering and contributing to the design of high quality, demand-driven and student-centred teaching in a variety of settings, Including developing own teaching and learning support materials, methods and approaches to meet the learning objectives and requirements of the programme.
• Assessing students’ work, monitor progress and provide feedback and guidance.
• Undertaking an independent research programme, including supervision of research staff and students, which contributes to the overall research strategy of the University of Kent.
• Disseminating research findings through various means including writing or contributing to internationally excellent papers in high-quality publications and presentation at conferences, furthering the research profile of the School and the external visibility and reputation of the University of Kent.

What will you bring to the role ?

• First degree or equivalent in Computer Science or other relevant subject area, or equivalent experience
• PhD in Computer Science or relevant discipline, or equivalent experience/qualification
• An emerging record of international excellence in research commensurate with career stage and experience of producing high quality research outputs.
• Experience in the development and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and assessment in Computer Science in a higher education setting
• Sufficient breadth and depth of specialist knowledge in Computer Science to teach within established undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and the capacity to communicate this knowledge effectively to students

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

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Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number SOC-017-26