University of the West of England
Job title:
Lecturer in Information Science
Company
University of the West of England
Job description
About the vacancy: The School of Computing and Creative Technologies is a rapidly expanding School offering high quality undergraduate and postgraduate programmes which include Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering for Business, Cyber Security, Data Science and Mathematics.We also support a growing and successful body of research in human computer interactions, smart cities, artificial intelligence, cyber security, data science and unconventional computing. The school has 130 academic staff and over 2,500 undergraduate and postgraduate students.About you: Candidates will either have a PhD in an Information Science discipline or be nearing completion, or else can demonstrate evidence of equivalent professional experience. Alongside an understanding of professional practice and ethics within the broader Information Science discipline, you should be able to provide evidence of expertise in this interdisciplinary field that is concerned with the analysis, collection, classification, manipulation, storage, retrieval and dissemination of information. This may include data retrieval and analysis; information systems design and management; knowledge organization; project management; information, data and AI literacy, user experience, information assurance, governance and security.You should also be able to demonstrate experience in providing supportive, equitable and inclusive learning experiences, with the ability to adapt your teaching style for a variety of learning situations and environments. An understanding of Universal Design for Learning principles would be desirable.You will be capable of high-quality research in a field of information science leading to journal and conference publications, have a clear plan for your future research direction and an awareness of research funding opportunities within the discipline.Where is this role based?This post is based at our lively campus where we have invested in the latest facilities.Why UWE Bristol?We offer a wide range of including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.Add your individuality to oursWe particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian or racially minoritised and female candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area of the organisation, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.As a employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.Further informationIf you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact or Kevin Golden .UWE Bristol is a campus-based University, and it is important for our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based for all your teaching, although there is the opportunity for remote working might be possible for some research or administrative activities.We can sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please read our to assess if you will be eligible to be sponsored under the criteria.Please also refer to the which provides details of which documents are acceptable to prove your right to work in the UK. Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to produce your right to work documents at your interview.Please note that UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.£37,099 to £44,263 pa : G grade salary scales
Expected salary
£37099 – 44263 per year
Location
Bristol Area
Job date
Thu, 01 Aug 2024 23:05:26 GMT
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