Lecturer (Teaching and Research)
Department
Computer Science
Salary
£44,263-£54,395 per year
Grade
Grade 7
Contract status
Open
Hours of work
Full-time
Based at
University of York campus
Posted Date
25/10/2023
Apply by
22/11/2023
Job Reference
12793
Documents
Job Description (12793).pdf
(PDF, 301.94kb)
Role Description
Department
The Department of Computer Science is a research-intensive department made up
of over 90 academics delivering on-campus programmes to more than 800 students
and online courses to over 1500 students. Our vision is to be internationally
leading on education and research into engineering safe, ethical and secure
computational systems
The department is recruiting a lecturer in Human-Computer Interaction to
complement and enhance our existing strength in research and education in this
area. We are looking for someone with the capabilities to lead their own
research initiatives; to develop and teach courses in a range of HCI-related
topics and Computer Science more broadly; and to supervise undergraduate and
MSc projects in HCI. We would be particularly interested to appoint someone
with expertise overlapping into one or more areas of Data Science, AI and
Robotics and who could work collaboratively in those areas.
Role
Main purpose of the role:
To generate new research approaches and identify, adapt, develop and use
research methodologies and techniques appropriate to the type of research
and development undertaken
To lead on and/or contribute to the production of research outputs and
research outcomes
To publish high impact research in quality journals, either as a sole
author or in collaboration with others, and to devise, direct and develop
research projects generating external research funding.
To lecture, lead seminars, tutorials and other forms of undergraduate and
postgraduate teaching
To develop and apply innovative and appropriate teaching techniques and
material which create interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst
students
To undertake effectively a range of administrative and managerial
responsibilities
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
Doctorate in HCI or significant experience performing research in HCI
Knowledge of a range of teaching techniques to enthuse and engage
students, leading to positive educational outcomes
Ability to design, deliver, and assess topics at all levels
Highly developed communication skills to engage effectively with a wide
ranging audience, both orally and in writing, using a range of media
Ability to supervise the work of others, for example as an MSc supervisor
Contribution to successful planning, design and delivery of teaching, with
exemplification of teaching materials
Show attention to detail and commitment to high quality
Positive attitude to colleagues and students
Ability to plan and prioritise own work in order to meet deadlines
Commitment to personal development and updating of knowledge and skills
Willingness to engage in the affairs of the department/university outside
of their chosen field, for example undertaking management and
administration duties
Interview date: tbc
For informal enquiries: please contact Prof. Iain Bate at [email protected]
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL
be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black,
Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the
University.
We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and
inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork
