Senior Lecturer/Reader/Professor (Teaching & Scholarship) & Head Of Computing Science

Job title:

Senior Lecturer/Reader/Professor (Teaching & Scholarship) & Head Of Computing Science

Company

University of Aberdeen

Job description

The Department of Computing Science within the School of Natural and Computing Sciences is seeking to recruit an experienced leader and disciplinary scholar. This appointment will be, based on experience, at the Senior Lecturer, Reader or Professor level. The academic focus of this role will be on Teaching and Scholarship and offers a superb opportunity for an educational focused academic to develop their career.The expectation is that the successful applicant will take on the role of Head of Computing Science with line management responsibilities for the 24 academic staff and oversight of their wide-ranging activities. The Department has seen sustained investment in recent years and has a long track-record of research with core groups in Machine Learning, NLG, Cybersecurity, Human Centered Computing and Autonomous Agents. Research in Computing Science also draws in a further 20 staff who teach on our Aberdeen-South China Normal University Joint Institute. Our Aberdeen based teaching revolves around general Computer Science, as well as more specialized UG and PGT degrees covering Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity; we strive to embed our research within our teaching.Salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 8, £58,596 – £65,814 per annum for a Senior Lecturer or Reader, or Grade 9, £67,757 – £76,127 per annum for a Professor and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.Informal enquiries should be made to Professor David McGloin Head of School, e-mail:Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa. At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. Please do not hesitate to contact Lucy Redmayne, HR Adviser (lucy.redmayne@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.To apply online for this position click the ‘Apply’ button above.Job Reference Number: NCS239AThe closing date for the receipt of applications is 14th February 2025.The School of Natural and Computing Sciences embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.£58,596 to £76,127 (Grade 8/9)

Expected salary

£58596 – 76127 per year

Location

Aberdeen

Job date

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 23:41:19 GMT

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