Lecturer (Teaching) Software Systems Engineering

About us

UCL’s Department of Computer Science (CS) is a top-ranked Computer Science Department in the UK. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) evaluation, UCL Computer Science was ranked second in the UK for research power and first in England.

About the role

The post holder will be responsible to act as module lead for the Software Engineering module (COMP0010, see https://www.ucl.ac.uk/module-catalogue/modules/software-engineering-COMP0010 ) and contribute to one or more other modules as required.

Additionally, they may be asked to teach lectures and tutorials for postgraduate and undergraduate students across other related modules in collaboration with other tutors as well as contribute to administration activities within the Department of Computer Science, as agreed with the line manager.

About you

A PhD in Computer Science or closely related discipline, or comparable working experience is required.

The post holder is expected to have a strong knowledge of the subject area (i.e. Software Engineering), combined with a broad subject background enabling contributions to teaching programmes.

The post holder must have a proven record of teaching and assessing students’ work. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills in English are required.

The post holder must show a strong commitment to high quality teaching and fostering a positive learning environment for students, to equity, inclusion, and diversity principles; and to UCL’s policy of equal opportunity as well as the ability to work harmoniously with colleagues and students of all cultures and backgrounds.

We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job-share basis wherever possible.

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

To apply for the vacancy please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact Professor Federica Sarro at

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days of holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days)
• Hybrid Final Salary Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service – Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Gold award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality. This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Support Staff.”

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