Full time, 37 hours per week (1.0 FTE), Fixed Term until March 2027
Lecturer, Band 6 £43,482 to £48,823 per annum
Senior Lecturer, Band 7 £50,253 to £58,226 per annum
About The Role
The University of Suffolk is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Senior Lecturer in Computing to join our growing Technology and Engineering subject area. The appointment level will be determined by the successful candidate’s experience, education, and teaching experience.
You will contribute to the delivery and development of our undergraduate and postgraduate Computing provision, which includes pathways in areas such as cyber security, software development, web and mobile technologies, networks, and artificial intelligence. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, student-centred teaching, supporting student achievement, and contributing to scholarly activity, research, or knowledge exchange.
At Senior Lecturer level, the role includes leadership responsibilities such as mentoring colleagues, contributing to academic management, leading curriculum development, and enhancing the School’s external profile through research, partnerships, or professional engagement. The development and delivery of core Computer Science subjects is essential for this role, and in particular experience of developing and/or delivering high quality teaching to Apprentices is highly desirable. Knowledge and experience of the relevant apprenticeship standards are also of particular interest. Please note that this role has a strong focus on learning, teaching and knowledge exchange rather than research.
About You
* Have current, relevant expertise in Computing or a related discipline
* Are committed to excellent teaching and student support
* Have knowledge and/or experience of Apprenticeship standards, course development and delivery
* Are Fellows (or higher) of AdvanceHE
* Have Course Leadership experience, although not essential
* Can contribute to research, scholarship, or professional practice
* Are enthusiastic about working collaboratively in a developing, ambitious School
* Have a sustained record of research, scholarship, or professional impact
* Experience of academic leadership, course development, or mentoring
* The ability to contribute to strategic initiatives and external engagement
Benefits
* Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 1-4 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days.
* Enjoy an extra day of paid leave on your birthday, subject to qualifying/service conditions.
* Flexible working, including family friendly policies.
* Competitive workplace pension scheme (USS) - with an employer contribution rate of 14.5%, tax relief on contributions and life cover.
* Staff discounts at a number of local amenities in Ipswich.
* Discounted membership at Adastral Park Leisure and Sports
* Access to a range of high-quality learning and development opportunities
* Discounted rates for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
* Staff recognition annual awards.
Closing Date
Wednesday, 01 April 2026
Interview Date
Monday, 13 April 2026
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Laura Swinfen and email address l.swinfen@uos.ac.uk
Please note:
We recommend that you apply as soon as possible, even if the closing date is in the future. Applications received may be reviewed before the closing date and should we receive a high number of applications for this post, or high-quality applications which demonstrate suitability, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date.
We are a values driven organisation, committed to ensuring we remain a beacon for aspiration and achievement, while providing a great environment to work and study. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we encourage applications from under‑represented groups.
Please see the Job Application Guidance to support your application.
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