Job Description
Proud to be Sunderland
The University of Sunderland offers life-changing opportunities for more than 27,500 students across our campuses in Sunderland, London and Hong Kong, as well as through global partnerships in 19 countries. We’re an inclusive, ambitious and forward-looking University in a vibrant city that’s constantly evolving. We’re also entering an exciting new phase with a refreshed vision and strategic ambitions shaped around the changing higher education landscape.
As we move through 2026, we’re celebrating being recognised as:
- A top 30 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2026)
- 1st in the North-East for student support services (Daily Mail University Guide 2026)
- 1st in the North-East for teaching quality (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026)
Your next opportunity
If you are building your academic career and want to do so somewhere that is genuinely investing in its people and its portfolio, this is a compelling moment to join us. You will be part of a growing, ambitious team, contributing to technically rigorous, professionally relevant curriculum that serves a diverse and international student community. Our faculty has active research interests in digital transformation and AI, sustainable engineering and advanced manufacturing, and cybersecurity and resilience, and we are looking for colleagues who want to contribute to and develop that agenda alongside their teaching.
We are recruiting at Lecturer / Senior Lecturer level in Computer Science, where you will deliver high-quality, industry-aligned teaching across undergraduate, postgraduate and off-campus programmes. You will provide academic and programme leadership, championing applied and experiential learning that brings real-world digital challenges into the classroom. Working closely with industry partners, professional bodies and colleagues, you will strengthen curriculum relevance, embed enterprise and innovation, and enhance student employability.
Alongside teaching, you will contribute to applied research and knowledge exchange, secure external funding, and act as a Faculty ambassador, helping to grow the Faculty’s reputation, digital capability and regional and national impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality teaching, assessment and academic support across undergraduate, postgraduate and off-campus computer science programmes.
- Provide programme leadership, supporting academic teams and working with the Associate Head of School on appraisals, 1-1s and people-management activity where required.
- Lead the integration of applied and experiential learning, including live industry briefs, real-world design challenges and authentic assessment approaches.
- Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with industry and professional bodies to enhance curriculum relevance, accreditation, consultancy and student employability.
- Champion innovative, practice-based pedagogy by embedding industry-standard tools, platforms, development environments and analytics tools across programmes.
- Contribute to curriculum development aligned to regional labour-market needs, digital skills demand and emerging technologies.
- Provide academic leadership in computer science research and knowledge exchange, securing funding and delivering projects aligned with Faculty and regional priorities.
Is this you?
You bring significant teaching experience in your discipline or strong, relevant industry practice, alongside experience of conducting research within the field. You are knowledgeable about contemporary learning and teaching approaches, aware of current disciplinary trends, and committed to supporting students in both their academic studies and personal development.
Ideally, you will also have experience within higher education teaching, recruitment activity and people management, bringing a well-rounded contribution to teaching, leadership and student success. You hold a postgraduate or Master’s degree in a relevant subject area, with a PhD/Doctorate and a higher-education teaching qualification or professional recognition (such as PG Cert or HEA Fellowship) being desirable.
If you are passionate about your discipline and want to help shape how the next generation of computer scientists are educated, we would love to hear from you.
Why join us?
At The University of Sunderland, we’re more than a place of learning, we’re a welcoming community that values inclusivity, collaboration, and well-being. We don’t just offer jobs, we offer careers that come with support, flexibility, and plenty of perks:
- Up to49 days’ holiday - that’s 36 days’ annual leave, 5 festive closure days and 8 Bank Holidays!
- Award-winning staff networks that celebrate who you are.
- Lifestyle benefits , with savings on shopping, tech, bikes, and even cars.
- Health and well-being support , from private medical cover to gym discounts.
- Learning and development that helps you achieve your goals.
- Professional development : Opportunities to learn, progress, and achieve your goals.
Ready to Apply?
Before getting started, please download the Role Profile under ‘Job Description’ so you have everything you need.
Our application questions assess you directly against the essential and desirable criteria for the role. We do not review CVs at this stage, so please provide detailed, evidence-based answers to help us understand your suitability.
Closing date: Sunday 26th April (23:59 GMT)
Interviews: Will take place on 12/13th May
Job Details Department Business & Technology - School of Computer Science & Engineering Location Sunderland Campus Salary £38,786 to £58,228 Hours per Week 37 Closing Date Sunday 26 April 2026 Interview Date See advert Reference 0093-26
