Lecturer in Computer Science (TNE)
Requirements
Applicants must have a doctoral-level qualification in a relevant discipline, a professional academic and research profile, and a commitment to ongoing professional development. They must have experience delivering high-quality teaching, be willing to teach on campus including up to 16 weeks per year in China, communicate fluently in English, and respond sensitively to students from diverse backgrounds.
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), and the #2 Computer Science department in Scotland for research quality in the Times Higher Education World University ranking, 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 Computer Science (TNE), which will support the academic delivery of our MSc Artificial Intelligence & Data Science in partnership with Dongguan University of Technology, China (DGUT)on a full-time basis.
The Role:
As Lecturer in Computer Science (TNE), you will be in an excellent position to use your knowledge and understanding of topics such as evolutionary computing and artificial intelligence, for the delivery of modules on our MSc Artificial Intelligence & Data Science 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 Computer Science as part of a collaborative team.
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 up to 16-weeks per year in 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.