The University of West London (UWL) is ranked as 41st in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2026 and is the 1st London modern* university in The Times/The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026. We are also the Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2025**. The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success.
- A modern university is a university established in 1992, or after. Excluding specialist providers.
** Calculated as the average of all questions, using registered populations.
The School
The School of Computing and Engineering is a professional and student focused School with high quality teaching, student experience and research informed teaching at the top of its priority list. The school is launching a new UG provision at Ruskin College Oxford and we are looking for staff to help with this exciting development. The School has strong links with local, national and international partners and employability of graduates is the key to courses that we offer. Our courses are fully accredited by relevant professional bodies across the board.
The person
We are looking for an experienced academic and/or industry expert who could help with general course delivery, project supervision and marking of assessments. The post holder will teach undergraduate and computing modules within the School of Computing and Engineering commensurate with their technical knowledge and prior experience.
Being part of our talent bank does not automatically represent a promise of work but is to gather a cohort of potential helpers across the whole range of our courses.
The ideal candidate should be a creative, collaborative, and passionate individual with a strong knowledge of current computing practice and be able to teach a range of computing subjects, including Programming, Algorithms, Computer Logic and Architecture, Web and Mobile Development, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Green and Sustainable Software Engineering, Software Engineering and Database Design both at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Evidence of teaching experience and an established research track record, or equivalent industrial experience, with high-quality outputs in a discipline relevant to computing are also required.
Applicants are not required to hold a PhD in a relevant field. We welcome individuals with a strong track record of teaching in Higher Education, as well as experienced industry practitioners who can bring realworld insight to our students.
In addition to completing the online application form, please submit a full academic CV, if applicable
How To Apply
Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk if you need any assistance with the application process.
For informal enquiries about the position please contact Prof Phil Cox, Head of School of School of Computing and Engineering – philip.cox@uwl.ac.uk.
Additional Information
Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl
Our department/school is under-represented in terms of staff from minority ethnic backgrounds, of LGBT+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time.
The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.
Department School of Computing & Engineering Location Oxford Ruskin College Salary £36.00 per hour Release Date Wednesday 11 March 2026 Closing Date
Sunday 12 April 2026 Interview Date To be confirmed Reference COMP0090
