Lecturer in Computer Science (1 FTE Fixed Term Up to 12 month – Maternity cover)

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This is a full time, fixed term opportunity for up to 12 months and we will consider requests for flexible working arrangements, including job share.

The Department of Computer Science, within the School of Science and Engineering, is a dynamic and forward-looking academic community with a strong focus on delivering high-quality teaching, industry-relevant programmes, and student-centred learning. The Department offers a wide portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across areas such as computer science, cyber security, software engineering, games development, and data science, and is committed to enhancing student experience, employability, and academic success.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational academic who will contribute to the delivery and development of teaching across our programmes. The role will involve teaching on a range of modules at undergraduate and postgraduate level, supervising student projects, and contributing to the ongoing development of the curriculum, including the design and enhancement of modules. The successful candidate will be expected to engage with innovative approaches to teaching, including the delivery of hybrid classes (on campus and online), and to support the broader academic activities of the Department.

Applicants should be educated to PhD level (or be nearing completion of a PhD) in a relevant discipline or have a postgraduate degree and relevant professional experience. Applicants will need to demonstrate strong subject knowledge in a relevant computer science discipline, experience of teaching in higher education or industry training, and the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively to a diverse student cohort. Applicants should have experience of or a clear interest in supervising student projects, contributing to curriculum development, and working collaboratively within a team. A commitment to delivering high-quality teaching, supporting student learning, and engaging with contemporary educational practices is essential.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dr Anand Philip, Head of Department of Computer Science, at anand.philip@gcu.ac.uk

Glasgow Caledonian University is Scotland’s largest and leading modern university. We are UK Modern University of the Year for Graduate Jobs (Daily Mail University Guide, 2026) and the top-ranked UK modern university in the Times and Sunday Times Guide 2026. We are a top 40 UK university according to these highly regarded guides. We are the only Scottish university with EcoCampus Platinum accreditation and were ranked first in Scotland for sustainability in the most recent People and Planet league table (2025).

 With a wide range of professionally accredited courses and links with over 300 industry partners, we are the top university in Scotland for students in employment and/or further study within 15 months of graduating at 92% - with 78% of graduates in highly skilled occupations (HESA 2025). We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships. We are committed to widening participation, helping more people from diverse backgrounds into university. Our modern campuses support nearly 23,000 students from 119 countries.

 

Our research is addressing many of today’s biggest global challenges. We are unsurpassed by any other Scottish modern university for the level of research (72%) considered to be world leading or internationally excellent.

Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.

The School of Science and Engineering is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and is one of only two such Schools in Scotland to hold the prestigious Athena Swan Silver Department Award for promoting gender equality and women’s careers in STEMM subjects (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) and allied STEMM subjects (surveying, environment and management of all themes) in higher education.

As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do. As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.

Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success​.

The University holds the prestigious Athena Swan Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines.

The University holds the Race Equality Charter Bronze award, in recognition of our work to combat racism and support race equality.

As a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, we are striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident 'Committed' level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process.

The University also holds the ‘Carer Positive Established’ employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.

Glasgow Caledonian University are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.

The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.

Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).