"Senior Lecturer in Computer Science (teaching track)"

The School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering is seeking to recruit a full-time Senior Lecturer in Computer Science (teaching track) with a focus on development and implementation of AI in education. This post is part of a strategic investment of six academic posts across the School in the areas of Cyber Security, AI, Robotics and Satellite Communications.

The School has an international reputation in AI and Machine Learning, Cyber Security, 5G and Next Generation Communication Systems and Advanced Materials Innovation. The teaching is organised at a School level and you will join the School Teaching Team of dynamic, collegiate and highly skilled computer scientists.

The position aims to provide excellent teaching delivery and assessment in all areas of the computer science and data science curricula within hands-on coding and development experience. You will also provide academic leadership to support the School in developing its AI in education strategy and lead its implementation across our Computer Science and Electronic Engineering programmes. Candidates with wider interests in contributing to our transnational education agenda are also encouraged to apply.

Candidates will also be expected to contribute to research aligned to that of the School Teaching Team which includes AI in education, automation of large scale assessment and personalised feedback, and improving student experience in large classes, or to the research of the Computer Science Research Centre, which has an international reputation in cyber security, AI and data science.

The Surrey Centre for Cyber Security within the School is recognised by the National Cyber Security Centre as an Academic Centre of Excellence for Cyber Security Research and Education. Its research was also a core contributor to Surrey’s 7th position in the UK for REF2021 outputs within Computer Science. Surrey was recognised as Cyber University of the Year 2023 at the National Cyber Awards and is again shortlisted for the 2025 awards.

We are looking for candidates that possess a PhD or equivalent professional qualifications and experience, demonstrable teaching experience in a manner that meaningfully engages people. It is essential that you have a track-record of leading teaching innovation and of working in a team to support teaching excellence. We encourage candidates from both academia and industry to apply to drive forward innovation in teaching.

The postholder will benefit from the support of colleagues within the School and across the University to develop their careers. The University’s welcoming community recognises the need to nurture its staff and to help them build a flourishing career. You will also have an opportunity to join the many networks across the organisation, the Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education team recognised by the National Cyber Security Centre, and collaborate with stakeholders across the University.

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

In addition to salary, you will receive a yearly incremental pay rise within the pay scale associated with the role, generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days holiday plus seven university closure days and eight bank holidays, a generous pension, access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

For informal enquiries, please contact the Head of School, Professor Helen Treharne, h.treharne@surrey.ac.uk.