University of Kent Looking for CEMS-229-23-R – Lecturer in Computing (AI) at Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Full Time

Lecturer in Computing (AI) School of Computing

Location: Canterbury

Salary: £36,386 to £50,300 per annum

Grade: Grade 7 Academic to Grade 8

Post Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Release Date: Wednesday 27 September 2023

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Sunday 22 October 2023 (unless otherwise stated)

Reference: CEMS-229-23-R

The School of Computing is a welcoming and diverse environment that has been recognised with a Bronze Athena SWAN award. Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we are proud of our friendly and inclusive culture. We support colleagues through a number of family-friendly policies, including a core hours’ policy and the right to apply for flexible working, and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence (for example, parental leave).

The Group Is Particularly Keen To Strengthen Its Research In The Following Three Priority Areas

We are seeking to appoint a lecturer who can complement the School’s existing research strengths in Artificial Intelligence or Data Science. The appointee will be part of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Science research group.

• Robotics
• Natural Language Processing
• Theory of Machine Learning

As a Lecturer In Computing You Will

• Undertake teaching of both undergraduate and postgraduate students, including the development of new modules and supporting student learning.
• Deliver and develop excellent teaching and learning support material across a range of modules to achieve the highest standards of student experience in a variety of settings.
• Undertake research of the highest quality within the School of Computing to enhance the University’s next REF (Research Excellence Framework) submission.
• Develop further skills in, and knowledge of, teaching methods and techniques.

To Succeed In This Role You Will Have

• A first degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area
• PhD in a discipline relevant to Computer Science (completed or near completion).
• Experience of teaching computing at higher education level
• The ability to engage the interest and enthusiasm of students and inspire them to learn
• Ability to make a strong contribution to the research undertaken in the School in an area relevant to the Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Research group

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply. For further information regarding the application process please contact Peta Budd on [email protected] quoting ref number: CEMS 229-23-R

We particularly welcome applications from female candidates as they are under-represented at this level in this area

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Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

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