Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Computer Science/User Experience Design

2 months ago


Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, United Kingdom Kingston University Full time

The Role

The School of Computer Science and Mathematics seeks to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Computer Science/User Experience Design to join the Department of Networks and Digital media that hosts UX , games development, computer animation and cyber security disciplines.

You will be engaging in teaching and research following modern design principles and techniques for interactions including in VR and AR environments. You will join an interdisciplinary team to supervise student projects and pursue active collaborations with industry and other partner organisations.

We seek to appoint a candidate with significant competence in design and development of user interaction innovations, including using AI, AR and VR. You will be expected to publish regularly in learned journals and to prepare for the REF 2029 submission.

The Person

It is essential that the candidates have a doctoral level qualification and appropriate research and professional skills in a relevant area of computer science/user experience/HCI disciplines.

You will take a lead in learning and teaching in core computer science/user experience/HCI topics and participate in the development of courses.

By the end of the probation period, you must have achieved the relevant level of PSF recognition (if this has not already been obtained), typically a Fellowship of Higher Education Academy. For those new to teaching, this will be through our accredited Introduction to Learning and Teaching and for those experienced in teaching, through our Kingston Academic Practice Standards Framework.

The Faculty

The Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Environment focuses on modern challenges facing the world in this area – Artificial Intelligence, robotics, cyber security, Augmented and Virtual Reality. Our state-of-the-art facilities include a specialist virtual reality centre, state of the art games laboratory and cyber security facilities.

Further information

This is a full time, permanent position.

We are looking to appoint at a starting salary of £43,187 per annum for a Lecturer or £48,251 per annum for a Senior Lecturer, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

Interviews are expected to be held in August 2024.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Kiruthika Jayaramakrishnan, Head of Department, Networks and Digital Media.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students' identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

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£43,187 to £57,061 per annum, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant



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