Teaching Fellow in Computer Science x 2University

About the role

We are looking for Teaching Fellows to join the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Leicester. In this role, you will deliver excellent teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in areas including Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence. You will give lectures, tutorials and other classes, supervise student projects, develop and update course materials, mark assessments and examinations, and provide constructive feedback. You will also act as a personal tutor, supporting students with academic and pastoral matters while helping to sustain a positive and student-centred learning environment.

You will contribute to course reviews, curriculum development and teaching quality assurance, as well as taking part in School meetings, committees and working groups. You will share effective teaching practice, undertake continuous professional development and work towards Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy. The School provides a welcoming academic environment for students studying mathematics and computer science, combining active research and extensive industry experience with the delivery of innovative courses.

About you

You will have achieved, or expect to achieve, a PhD by October 2026, or possess equivalent industry experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence or a related area. You will have experience of supporting high-quality teaching and the ability to teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students in core and applied areas of computer science and information security. Experience of developing and delivering lectures, assessments, tutorials and laboratory sessions, or working with digital learning environments such as Blackboard or Moodle, would be advantageous.

You will be able to communicate effectively  with students and colleagues and bring strong written, oral, presentation, training and interpersonal skills. Able to work independently and collaboratively, you will be flexible, organised and enthusiastic about new challenges, with the ability or potential to develop curricula and build productive relationships with students and teaching colleagues.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and can be made to Dr Emmanuel Tadjouddine on [email protected]

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

£39,906 to £46,049 per annum, pro-rata if part-time