Lecturer (Computing Science)

Overview

The University of Aberdeen invites applications for a permanent, full-time Lecturer position in Computing Science within the School of Natural and Computing Sciences. This role involves a balanced combination of teaching and research. Teaching duties primarily focus on undergraduate degree programmes delivered through a collaboration between the University of Aberdeen and South China Normal University, requiring the postholder to spend approximately two months per year in China across two separate one-month blocks.

What you get

The position offers a salary on the Grade 7 band ranging from £48,337 to £57,666 per annum, with placement determined by qualifications and experience.

Requirements

Applicants must be qualified to undertake employment in the UK, which includes meeting the minimum points criteria for a Skilled Worker visa Certificate of Sponsorship or demonstrating eligibility under the Global Talent visa, along with fulfilling English language competency requirements.

How to apply

Applicants must submit their materials online, including a curriculum vitae, a cover letter of no more than two pages detailing their interest, a statement regarding research interests and three-year plans, and a two-page maximum statement on teaching a chosen undergraduate Computing Science class within a transnational education context in China.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-11-20.