The University of Law
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Computer Science
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Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Computer Science
At The University of Law, we're passionate about delivering an outstanding academic experience and equipping our students with the skills to thrive in the digital age. As we continue to grow our computing portfolio, we’re looking for an inspiring and knowledgeable Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Computer Science to join our dynamic and supportive academic team at our central Manchester campus.
Whether you’re already working in higher education or are an industry professional with a strong academic background, this is an exciting opportunity to share your expertise and be part of a university that’s redefining what it means to be career ready.
Reporting into our Head of Computer Science, you'll play a key role in guiding students through core computing concepts and emerging technologies, providing an exceptional learning experience that’s both academically rigorous and industry relevant.
We welcome applicants from all areas of computing and are particularly keen to hear from candidates with expertise in cyber security/digital forensics/risk & compliance/penetration testing.
As Our Computer Science Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer, you will:
- Deliver high quality teaching and support for learning, including communication with other academics for the continuous improvement of teaching and student support
- Identify the need for developing the content, structure, assessment within modules with colleagues and make proposals on how this should be achieved.
- Contribute to effective design and review of inclusive learning. Maintain quality standards and regulations in curricular and assessment design.
- Routinely communicate complex and conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge and understanding as well as to peers using high level skills
- Act as a module tutor, academic coach and sign-post students on pastoral aspects during their learning journey.
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- Sufficient breadth and depth of professional experience in the relevant discipline to develop teaching programmes and learning support
- Able to communicate complex and conceptual ideas and information to a range of groups
- Professional, credible, commands respect
Requirements For Lecturer Positions
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent in a relevant subject
- Fellowship of Advance HE (HEA) or equivalent or willingness to work towards*
- Relevant teaching qualification or willingness to work towards PGCHE*
Please note that if you do not currently hold this, it is a requirement of the University that you will enrol into the programme (delivered and financially supported by the University), usually within 12 months of passing probation. Successful completion/ qualification is essential to this role.
Requirements For Senior Lecturer Positions
- Postgraduate qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject
- Fellowship of Advance HE (HEA)
- Relevant teaching qualification
For Senior Lecturers you will have developed significant expertise in: Application and practical delivery of a range of teaching techniques, pastoral care, mentoring colleagues, assessments and marking, team leadership.
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Closing date for applications is 4th October 2026. Please visit our careers site further details https://careers.law.ac.uk or contact paul.sant@law.ac.uk
Interviews are likely to take place w/c 12th October 2026.
Why join us?
On top of a salary of Lecturer £40,500 - £42,500 & Senior Lecturer: £49,000 - £54,000 you will enjoy:
- We provide a generous annual leave entitlement of 35 days
- Private Medical Scheme and Life Assurance
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Opportunity for professional development, including course sponsorship and fee discounts
- Season Ticket Loans and Student Discounts
- Be part of a diverse and inclusive community
We are committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse student population. We actively seek to increase representation across all backgrounds and identities, and we provide support and adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
For more information, please contact talentacquisition@law.ac.uk.
Please note: For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK. Please note we are not a licenced sponsor.
Some posts within the University are subject to a DBS check - you will be notified of this during the application process.
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