Lecturer in Applied Informatics (TNE)
Requirements
Applicants must hold a doctoral-level qualification in a relevant discipline and demonstrate a professional academic and research profile, high-quality teaching experience, and commitment to ongoing professional development. They must be willing to teach face-to-face on campus and travel to China multiple times, communicate fluently in English, and respond sensitively to students from varied backgrounds and with different needs.
Job Description
Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) is one of the largest higher education institutions in the UK with over 25,000 students from 109 countries. An innovative, learner centric university with a modern and fresh outlook, ENU is ambitious, inclusive in its ethos and applied in its approach.
Ranked the #1 UK Modern University for Engineering and Computer Science (GUG 2025), we lead innovation in a rapidly changing world through future-ready education across disciplines like cyber security, AI, renewable energy, computer/data science, engineering, building and surveying.
Currently, we are accepting applications for the post of Lecturer in Applied Informatics (TNE), which will support the academic delivery of our MSc Business and Information Technology programme in partnership with Dongguan University of Technology, China (DGUT) on a full-time basis.
The Role:
As Lecturer in Applied Informatics (TNE), you will be in an excellent position to use your blend of teaching and research experience for the delivery of modules on our MSc Business and Information Technology programme.
The post will provide you with the opportunity to use your well-honed teaching and interpersonal skills to engage and inspire our students as part of our newly established partnership with Dongguan University of Technology. This will include two-week visits to China multiple times per year to deliver teaching and assessment, monitor student performance and work with our Academic Skills colleagues and other University services to support their progress.
This role also offers the chance to contribute to the development of new transnational education partnerships in Applied Informatics as part of a collaborative team. You will also have scope to take on programme leadership responsibilities and a range of wider academic duties, such as serving as a Personal Development Tutor.
Furthermore, you will be mentored and guided by Edinburgh Napier staff in the delivery of modules, using pre-existing course delivery plans and materials. This will give you the opportunity to work closely with Edinburgh-based module/programme teams and team leaders, allowing you to work to high standards and potentially make suggestions based on your own skills and experience to enhance the curriculum.
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate enthusiasm for working in transnational education. This role will not only give you the opportunity to expand your industry connections through our existing networks but also provide you with a research allowance of 30% of your time to build your research, along with access to our staff development budget for travel to conferences and to establish collaborations.
What we will need from you:
- A doctoral level qualification in a relevant discipline.
- Evidence of a professional academic and research profile alongside a commitment to sustained continuous professional/academic development.
- Experience of delivering high quality teaching/learning.
- Commitment to face-to-face teaching on-campus, including multiple teaching visits to DGUT in China,
- Ability to communicate accurately and fluently at a high level of English proficiency.
- Ability to respond sensitively to students with different needs and backgrounds.
When applying, please upload a cover letter/supporting statement to outline your fit for this role.
Benefits we offer:
We offer support and recognition wherever due, as well as fantastic benefits such as pension with employer contributions of 26%, hybrid and flexible working opportunities and paid annual leave based on full entitlement of 46 days.
There are professional development opportunities, discounted access to onsite sports facilities and a wide range of other staff discounts. For more information about our wide range of benefits, click here.
Additional information:
Salary: £46,970 - £59,390 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent, Full Time – 35 hrs/wk
Apply by: 24th November 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 7th December 2026
The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on several factors specific to the successful applicant. Check salary criteria for the visa on https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.