Edinburgh Napier University’s Schools of Computing and Engineering & the Built Environment have around 200 academics, 3,100 campus-based students, and deliver programmes with professional accreditations from the British Computer Society, Institution of Engineering and Technology, Chartered Institute of Building and others. We have excellent computing, engineering and construction lab facilities based in the heart of Edinburgh, Scotland's inspiring capital.
We currently have an opportunity available for an academic or researcher with expertise in Software Engineering or related fields to join the Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence research groups where you can add to the work of the experienced team.
The Role:
As a lecturer, you will be a member of our Software Engineering Technology subject group with:
This post will also give you the opportunity to explore Cloud and Edge-based Software Systems, Software Architecture, Formal Software Engineering, Program Comprehension, Software Visualisation, Theory of Programming Languages, Agile SE, Empirical SE, Service and Cloud Computing, Applications of AI in SE and Human Factors in Software Systems. With 30% time allocation for research, this role will allow you to explore novel and emerging areas of software engineering, deliver excellent quality research papers and secure substantial external research funding.
There is support for travel to conferences, purchasing equipment and developing your network, a range of development opportunities, as well as mentorship by a Professor as we will aim to have you quickly join a PhD student supervisory team.
If you do not have membership of the Higher Education Academy's professional membership scheme, you will be expected to study towards a PGCert in Teaching and Learning supported by the Department of Learning and Teaching Enhancement (DLTE), or to gain membership through another route.
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Who we are looking for:
Benefits we offer:
Competitive salary and minimum 41 days annual leave, with excellent benefits including our generous pension scheme (Employer contribution of 23% - Scottish Teachers Superannuation Scheme).
Additional Information:
Salary: £40,927 to £50,296 per annum - Grade 6
Application closing date: 5th June 2022 at 11.59pm
Interview date: Week commencing 20th June 2022
The University is committed to inclusion, demonstrated through our work in respect of our diversity awards and accreditations and holds Disability Confident, Career Positive and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champion status. More details can be found here
