Lecturer in Computer Science and Data Science

York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us. As one of the fastest growing universities in the U.K over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region.

We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset. Located across three floors in East London Docks, the campus is perfectly situated for access to the area’s rich and diverse amenities and part of a vibrant, co-inhabited educational environment.

Computer Science and Data Science at York St John University London is an expanding academic unit delivering a portfolio of postgraduate programmes. Our MSc Computer Science and MSc Data Science programmes combine academic knowledge with practical application and industry-informed learning. We are also preparing to launch new postgraduate programmes in AI and Digital Transformation and Applied AI and Cyber Security.

We are seeking two enthusiastic Lecturers to join the Computer Science Department at our London Campus. You will contribute primarily to the MSc Computer Science and MSc Data Science programmes and support the new AI programmes.

You will deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment; contribute to curriculum development; support students; and undertake academic responsibilities within a collaborative team. Teaching will focus on one or more of the following areas:

• User-Centric / Mobile App Development
• Cyber Security
• Blockchain
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Database Systems and Programming
• Big Data and Cloud Computing
• Agile Software Development
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Deep Neural Networks

You will contribute to module leadership, academic tutoring, project supervision, programme administration and quality assurance. You will use face-to-face, online and blended teaching approaches to engage students from varied educational and cultural backgrounds. You will also participate in curriculum review, ensuring that teaching reflects current disciplinary knowledge, professional practice and emerging technologies.

The role includes contributing to independent or collaborative research and professional practice, knowledge exchange, public engagement and the University’s developing research culture. Opportunities will be available to strengthen research, supervision and external engagement through professional development and collaborative activity.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Nalinda Somasiri at

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and a microteaching session. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

£44,551 to £53,467 per annum (including London Allowance)