Lecturer in Computing

Creative, Business and Digital Industries

Lecturer in Computing ()

24.35 hours per week (16 hours class contact), Permanent

Salary £41833 - £50359 per annum pro rata plus a range of benefits

Cross campus but primarily based at Clydebank Campus

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and innovative Computing team. You will deliver high quality teaching and provide relevant support to ensure a positive learning experience for our students. We are seeking to appoint an excellent individual with particular expertise in one or more of the areas of Cyber Security, AI, Networking, Software Development, Games & Data Science.

You must have achieved a SCQF Level 9 qualification (e.g. Degree) in a relevant subject area such as Cyber Security, Computing Science or a closely related discipline. You must be passionate about supporting and motivating our students and have a strong working knowledge of relevant software and digital technologies. You must be able to communicate effectively and work well as part of a team.

Previous teaching / lecturing experience is desirable as is knowledge of qualification frameworks and assessment requirements with awarding bodies such as SQA. However, if you are new to teaching we will work with you to support your career change.

Full details of the skills and qualities required for this post can be found on the Employee Specification.

We are an inclusive place to work.

At West College Scotland we are ambitious about Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you've got the right skills and qualifications for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability - visible and non-visible including neurodiversity, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Benefits of working with us

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Scotland’s sector leading colleges. The College offers an outstanding benefits package including:

• Generous holiday entitlement – 62 days per annum pro rata.
• Membership of the Scottish Public Pensions Agency.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay (subject to eligibility).
• Opportunities for hybrid / home working, where appropriate.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Access to a dedicated wellbeing team and a 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme.
• Support to enhance your skills through a variety of methods including online learning, coaching and self-directed study.

Full details of the skills and qualifications required can be found on the employee specification.

Any offer of employment will be subject to receiving a satisfactory Scheme Record through the Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG). All candidates must be able to prove their Right to Work in the UK. Please note West College Scotland does not provide Visa sponsorship.

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Closing date for all completed applications is Friday 30th January 2026.