Senior Lecturer in Computer Science

The opportunity

Are you a dynamic computer scientist who is passionate about innovation, creativity, and driving real change in technological education? We are looking for a committed and skilled educator to play a key role in leading and developing the Computer and Data Science programme at UAL's Creative Computing Institute.

 

As a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science, you will help foster a dynamic and forward-thinking learning environment that values experimentation, critical inquiry, and collaborative exploration. You will support students in building both creative confidence and technical expertise, helping them engage deeply with key areas such as web platforms, computer graphics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.

 

Through your teaching, students will gain a robust understanding of core computer science concepts including algorithms, data structures, secure systems, software engineering, architectures, and networking, exploring how these methods and concepts can be applied to real-world challenges. Your work will help expand access and broaden participation in this field, actively challenging the traditional canon of computer science and driving curriculum development in bold and innovative directions.

Your profile

You will be recognised as an authority in your field, with a track record in research, teaching, knowledge exchange, or professional practice that advances the discipline of computer science.

 

With a strong academic background and a passion for education, you will possess previous experience of teaching and assessment in a higher education environment.

 

You will also be an effective communicator, a collaborative colleague, and someone who thrives in a diverse and creative learning environment.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

As a University we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

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