Assistant or Associate Professor in Computer Science Teaching and Scholarship
Assistant or Associate Professor in Computer Science Teaching and Scholarship
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Job Description
About the Opportunity
Position overview
Discipline
Computing and Information Systems
Faculty
Computing Mathematics Engineering & Natural Sciences (CoMENS)
Location
London Devon House / Portsoken (St Katherines Dock)
Term
FullTime; Permanent
Salary Range
Assist Prof (G8 47321 to 54827 progressing to 58155 once in post
Assoc Prof (G9 56467 to 69404 progressing to 75833 once in post
Benefits
The university supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance offer flexible working and parental leaveopportunities an Employee Assistance Programme which provides free confidential advice on both home and work concernsaswell asoptional private medical insurance season ticket loans andbeingpart of the cycle to work scheme.
Line Management Responsibility
Associate Professor might have some line management responsibility
Reports to
Head of Discipline / Faculty Director
Start date (dependent on successful completion of relevant checks)
1st August 2025 or by arrangement
The Role
Northeastern University London invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor in Computer Science Teaching and Scholarship. The appointee will be teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students and provide service to the discipline in line with the evolving needs and aspirations of the Faculty and University. Appointments will be commensurate with experience and qualifications reflecting a record of demonstrated teaching and service excellence.
Core duties will include development and provision of innovative and inclusive teaching in relevant areas of Computer Science at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; and professional service commensurate to career stage. Preference may be given to candidates with active interests in the relationship of Computer Science to one or more of the following areas: financial technologies datadriven humanities and social sciences cognitive science information visualisation machine learning and applied engineering.
Priority will be given to Northeastern University London faculty nearing the end of fixed term contracts.
Candidates will be considered across all areas of Computer Science. We are especially seeking exceptional educators whose teaching contributes to fundamental undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Computer Science including but not limited to:
Python Programming
Web Services
ObjectOriented Programming Design
Software Engineering
Opportunities for disciplinary and interdisciplinary teaching and scholarship abound: the Faculty of Computing Mathematics Engineering and Natural Sciences (CoMENS)s grounding in humanics brings together computing engineering and natural sciences with humanities based on groundbreaking research and researchoriented teaching practices. While this position is primarily focused on Teaching & Scholarship we are supportive of candidates whose research demonstrably contributes to the facultys priority areas (namely nextgeneration software foundations of AI and humancentred AI).
We particularly encourage applications from those with an interest in innovative teaching learning and assessment; those with experience of supporting a wide variety of students; and those belonging to groups underrepresented in UK higher education. We are open to appointing on a reduced fraction/jobshare basis subject to our business needs.
About the Faculty
The Faculty of Computing Mathematics Engineering and Natural Sciences (CoMENS) is undergoing significant growth at Northeastern University London. It is home to four interdisciplinary undergraduate dualdegree (in UK and US) programmes in the areas of Data Science Data Science and Politics Computer Science and Business and Computer Science and Philosophy; four postgraduate programs in the areas of AI Ethics Data Science Computer Science and Technology Leadership; and five degree apprenticeship programmes in the areas of AI Data Science Digital and Technology Solutions and Biosciences.
The CoMENS Faculty plays a major part in Northeastern Universitys global experience program offering undergraduate courses in Computer and Data Science Mathematics Engineering Physics Biology Chemistry and Healthcare striving to inspire and equip entering students to be outstanding scientists
Person Specification Criteria
To undertake this role the following should applyshould you not have the experience below please do highlight where transferable skills would assist with you undertaking the role. Unless specified all criteria are considered essential.
Qualifications
For Assistant Professor:
PhD completed or near completion (all but dissertation) or equivalent professional experience in a relevant area
FHEA status or equivalent achieved or expected (desirable)
For Associate Professor:
PhD completed or equivalent professional experience in a relevant area
FHEA status or equivalent achieved or expected
Key Criteria
For Assistant Professor:
FHEA status or equivalent achieved or expected
For Associate Professor:
Demonstrates through evidence excellent intellectual and practical leadership to be adaptable innovative and inclusive in teaching and service
Willingness and capacity to engage and develop working relationships with external partners and with colleagues across diverse disciplines in Northeastern University London and across the Northeastern University global network as well as undertake continuous professional development for such purposes
Willingness and capacity to undertake academic leadership tasks including line management and leadership of strategic projects as well as continuous professional development for such purposes
For both:
Willingness and capacity to undertake continuous professional development in relation to institutionally strategic themes including but not limited to technology data sustainability and ethics
Ability to develop excellent educational provision in areas with significant appeal to students including at postgraduate level and with a focus on experiential learning
Flexibility and capacity to teach across a wide range of courses where appropriate in collaboration with specialists from other disciplines
Teaching competency in Computer Science to Levels 47 (i.e. both undergraduate and postgraduate levels)
Excellent written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills including presentation skills both facetoface and online
Excellent IT skills and evidence of supporting the integration of technologies into learning and teaching
Excellent timemanagement and organisational skills
Additional Information
Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Dr YuChun Pan Faculty Director . However all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified.
Application Process
Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged but voluntary. Applications must include a full curriculum vitae a cover letter that sets out concisely and in ways relevant to this role how the applicant meets the person specification criteria and a teaching statement 1 page maximum).
Interviews are expected to commence w/c 12th May 2025.
The panel will be shortlisting for this position on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this post before the closing date if we receive a large number of applications.
Job sponsorship. Visa sponsorship may be available for a successful candidate for this position.
Position Type
Salary Range
Additional Information
About the University
Northeastern University London (NU London) is a prestigious higher education institution based in the heart of London and is part of Northeastern Universitys global campus network.Overlooking the River Thames near Tower Bridge NU London offers academically challenging educational programmes designed to inspire innovative thinking encourage interdisciplinary study and provide global experiences. The bright and modern campus offers award winning contemporary facilities for students and staff including state of the art audio visual technology in its teaching and meeting spaces.
Inspired by excellence infused with an energy of ideas and ability in motion at NU London being a part of our staff is to be a part of a collective of entrepreneurs and educators builders and London is growing quickly offering opportunity and growth for our staff. Currently hosting 1500 students our aim is to have 4000 students by 2028/29.
Choose NU London
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents the University supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance your health and wellness are of utmost importance to us and our offerings encompass:
25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and winter break holidays (normally 2 days between Christmas and New Year).
Access to personalised Continuous Professional Development (CPD) plans and opportunities.
Support with private medical insurance.
Eye test reimbursement.
Cycle Scheme vouchers.
24/7 employee assistance/ support via our Employee Assistance Programme.
Access to deals and discounts for food & shopping in the local area.
Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to:
They can be reached at the following:
However all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified.
Application process
Applications should be made by 23:59 on the job postings end date (if applicable).
Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged but voluntary.
Applications must include a covering letter of no more than one page that addresses the criteria for the role and a full curriculum vitae.
The panel will be shortlisting for this position on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this post before the closing date if we receive a large number of applications.
Please note this role may require a basic or enhanced DBS check. Our organisation acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard protect and promote the welfare of our students and staff and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities government guidance and complies with best practice and Ofsted requirements. You must adhere to the above if you are offered a role with NU London.
For staffs own wellbeing for part time roles the expectation is if you have multiple roles they should not exceed full time 37.5 hours per week) and for full time roles the expectation is that this will be your only role (apart from intermittent roles).
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged on merit alone. We welcome applications from all underrepresented groups including the Global Majority. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
