Job Description

We seek to appoint a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence with significant competence in applications of machine learning as well as a broad range of skills in computer science. Applicants should have a track record of publications and academic achievement to complement the research profile of the School of Computer Science and Mathematics and the ability to contribute significantly to teaching and research in artificial intelligence, broadly, including in the context of computer vision, robotics, or cyber security. In addition, applicants should have the ability to motivate and support students in realizing their potential and achieving competitive skills through creative approaches.

This is a career-defining opportunity in a department with a strong "learning by making" or "problem-centred" approach to teaching. We seek to appoint someone with significant competence in computer science and AI to extend the research and teaching expertise within the school, including the supervision of research students; seeing projects through their entire lifecycle to strengthen the culture in the School.

The Person

An effective communicator, you will hold a PhD in Computer Science or closely-related area and an appropriate Higher Education teaching qualification, such as FHEA. You will take a lead in learning and teaching in core computer science topics and participate in the development of courses. You will make a strong contribution to the profile of the course and the School through demonstrable excellence and leadership in research and teaching. Constantly seeking to improve, you will scrutinise your own work, build networks, and work collaboratively to enhance the faculty\'s reputation. You will work with a team of talented lecturers to lead computer science subjects to deliver vibrant, relevant education to your students, using a variety of technologies and approaches to develop their Future Skills.

The Faculty

The School is a close-knit group of academics with strengths in computing education, with its NCSC-recognised MSc course, and research strengths in artificial intelligence, computer vision and machine learning. We offer high quality courses designed to reflect the needs of business and industry - and the School has ambitious plans to expand the portfolio of courses, going further into artificial intelligence, robotics, engineering and data science.

Further information

This is a full time, permanent role with a starting salary of \xc2\xa347,004 per annum.

Interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday 1 August 2023.

For further information about this role, please contact Dr James Denholm-Price, Head of Department of Computer Science.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students\' identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

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\xc2\xa347,004 to \xc2\xa355,431 per annum

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