Senior Lecturer In Computer Science (Online Teaching)

Location: Markeaton Street, Derby, DE22 3AW Advert Closes: Sunday 11 February 2024 This is an exciting time in Computing and Mathematics at the University of Derby. Building on recent Research Excellence Framework (REF) success, we are investing in, and growing a number of key areas. This includes the opening of the £13m Institute of Technology in 2023, expanding our Data Sciences Research Centre, and further growing our areas of expertise in Software Engineering, Internet of Things, Data Sciences, Cyber Security, Computer Games & Immersive Technologies, delivering our successful online portfolio and expanding our collaborative provision abroad. To support this expansion we are investing in an appointment for a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science, with a particular interest in areas such as Information technology and IT systems engineering which will involve managing and teaching in an online as well as campus based mode. You will be able to evidence your reputation and record of excellence which demonstrates a contribution to the furtherance of knowledge in your discipline, potential to grow this reputation with the production of high-quality publications, potential to attract external research funding, and experience to deliver a high-quality student focussed student experience. You will be able to evidence excellent knowledge of managing student experience in an online/ distance learning space. With your teaching, research, and emerging leadership skills you will contribute to raising the national and international profile of our School and University. You will support the ongoing development and delivery of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, mentor students and colleagues, and become a key member of our team. You will engage with a variety of responsibilities including research, education, and administrative duties in alignment with the School strategy and goals. About the School of Computing and Engineering The Discipline of Computing and Mathematics sits in the School of Computing, and is at the leading edge of research and innovation, with a strong academic reputation in research, knowledge transfer, and undergraduate and postgraduate education. The School delivers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes including degrees in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Games, Information Technology, Data Sciences and Mathematics. We offer traditional campus-based programmes at our modern campus in the heart of Derby - one of the historic industrial heartlands in the Midlands. In addition to this, we also offer on-line programmes. Many of our colleagues are active in research and have international profiles, maintaining close links with industry regionally, national, and internationally. For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Professor Stephan Reiff-Marganiec, Head of School - Computing via s.reiff-marganiec@derby.ac.uk, or Professor Alistair McEwan, Head of Discipline of Computing and Mathematics via A.McEwan@derby.ac.uk.   For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk. Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Whilst this role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route, we recommend that you assess your individual eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa for more information. To be eligible for sponsorship you must evidence that you hold all essential qualifications listed on the job description. Please note, equivalent experience will not be accepted as evidence of the essential qualifications. For more information and to apply on-line, please click the above “Apply” button.