Lecturer in Computing (HE) (Data Science and AI)...

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Job Title: Lecturer in Computing (HE) (Data Science and AI)

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £38,784 - £43,482 per annum - AC2

Job type: Permanent, Full-time / Part-time

The University is unlike any other. Standing proud in the heart of the city of Birmingham, they have been delivering career-focused education and training for decades. With around 8000 students across FE and HE level provision, the University is highly respected by employers and industry in meeting the region's skills needs.

The University's mission is to promote and provide the opportunity for participation in the learning process by those with the ambition and commitment to succeed and to maintain a learning community that meets the diverse needs of our students, the economy and society at large.

The Role:

Ready to inspire the next generation of tech professionals? Join our growing Computing Department and play a key role in shaping the future of Higher Education.

Join our academic team and be part of our growth!

As a Lecturer, you'll deliver inspiring and inclusive teaching that supports all students in achieving their full potential. This role will focus on teaching a range of Data Science and AI related modules on our HE programmes, where you'll help shape and guide future leaders in the field.

You will prioritise practical application and demonstration over theoretical instruction, ensuring students gain real-world skills and experience.

Why Choose Us?

Growing Department: Be part of a team that's thriving and expanding every year.

Supportive & Inclusive: Join a collaborative, diverse environment.

Career Development: Access ongoing professional growth opportunities.

Industry Connections: Work with industry partners, bringing real-world learning into the classroom.

Benefits:

  • Generous allocation of annual leave

  • 38 days' paid leave per year

  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days

  • Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme

  • Employer Contributions - 28.6%

  • Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
  • Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
  • Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
  • Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
  • A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
  • Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
  • Free on-site gym membership

    Extra Information:

    All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

    Closing Date - Sunday 11th January 2026.

    Interview Date - Tuesday 27th January 2026.

    The University is an equal opportunities employer.

    Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.

    Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Data Science Lecturer, AI Lecturer, Computing Lecturer, Tech Lecturer, Computing Tutor, Computing Teacher, Cloud Technician, IT Support Engineer, IT Service Engineer, Service Desk Technician, IT Support Technician, Cloud Support Engineer, Support Technician, 1st Line Support Engineer, IT Support, IT Systems Support may also be considered for this role

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