College of Science - City University of Hong Kong

A unique and exciting opportunity for a Specialist Technician to join within Operational Services as part of a maintenance/install hybrid team. Nestled amongst the rolling hills of the Surrey countryside, we offer market leading benefits and a role in which you can make a real impact on people’s lives! We value, empower and support every member of staff to get the best out of your unique talents, so you’ll be rewarded with a generous salary, 20 days annual leave which increases by 1 day per year for a maximum of 5 days, bank holidays and 7 University days (Easter & Christmas) salary sacrifice benefits and a unique and vibrant working environment on-campus. Roles & Responsibilities: Working as part of a team responsible for small installation works and supporting operational maintenance of University premises, you will be undertaking planned projects and reactive work on various systems to support the University’s infrastructure and environmental control systems across all our premises, ensuring that they are maintained and installed in a safe, efficient, and functional order. You’ll need good planning, organising and prioritising skills, and will be working at a senior level. As such, you will be expected to tackle more complex tasks, take on additional responsibilities and communicate effectively at a senior level. Other responsibilities include:  Maintain all systems, including statutory inspection and testing where required, to meet current legislative requirements. Ensure failing plant or assets are reported to the Helpdesk and plant areas are maintained in good condition. Deliver an effective and timely response to maintenance demands across the University in a timely and cost-effective manner. Ensure compliance with all University Health and Safety and Environmental systems and procedures, and take an active part in the development of these policies Ensure the use of equipment and materials in delivery of maintenance services are appropriate and meet current legislative standards. Keep up to date with related legislation and developments, attending courses and passing all necessary exams to maintain professional accreditation. Carry out multi-skilled tasks, where relevant, such as (but not restricted to) mechanical isolation and fault finding, electrical isolations, minor carpentry, redecoration repairs linked to maintenance and small works. Complete all administrative work associated with departmental management systems, including the completion of work records, timesheets, stores issues, estimates and health & safety records. Utilise Building Logbook to record all maintenance visits and any relevant defective information and repairs. All defects to be reported immediately to the help desk for further action. Must be computer literate and work well with computer/tablet systems What’s in it for you? We think Surrey is an amazing place to work, and we are carefully crafting a dynamic, flexible, and fun place to work and thrive. Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, collegiate on-site atmosphere and plentiful development opportunities, we also offer: 25 days holiday  8 days bank holiday / 3 Uni days at Easter / 3 Uni days at Xmas / plus 1 VC Day 36 Hours per week Training in relevant areas Discount at SSP Onsite discounted childcare Cycle to work scheme. Electric car lease scheme Further details Job Description

Salary: £38,784 - £43,482 per annum Contractual hours: 37 Basis: Full Time Package: Full details can be found here - https://www.ucb.ac.uk/about-us/work-for-us/rewards-and-benefits/ Job category/type: Academic, Digital, Higher Education Job reference: REQ000459 Attachments: attachmentHE Computing Data Science and AI Lecturer - JDPS - Dec 2025.pdf Ready to inspire the next generation of tech professionals? Join our growing Computing Department and play a key role in shaping the future of Higher Education. Join our academic team and be part of our growth! As a Lecturer, you'll deliver inspiring and inclusive teaching that supports all students in achieving their full potential. This role will focus on teaching a range of Data Science and AI related modules on our HE programmes, where you’ll help shape and guide future leaders in the field. You will prioritise practical application and demonstration over theoretical instruction, ensuring students gain real-world skills and experience. Why University College Birmingham? Growing Department: Be part of a team that's thriving and expanding every year. Supportive & Inclusive: Join a collaborative, diverse environment. Career Development: Access ongoing professional growth opportunities. Industry Connections: Work with industry partners, bringing real-world learning into the classroom. Standard Information UCB is an equal opportunities employer. University College Birmingham is proud to be TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating UCB has achieved the Investors in Diversity Bronze Award. You may need to obtain permission to work in the UK if you don’t already have the unrestricted right to work in any role. There are various types of visa which include the right to work. You can check if you need a UK visa using the Government’s online tool and find information about UK visa routes and the eligibility criteria that must be met for each route Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). All staff are required to prove their right to work in the UK before they start work. All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencement. All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education

About us The Department of Informatics is launching a new hybrid (online/in-person) programme, the MSc Advanced Cyber Security (SE Asia), as part of our global online degree offerings. To support the delivery of world-renowned teaching in this programme and to contribute more broadly to the excellence in education within the Department, we are seeking to appoint two lecturing positions in Cybersecurity: 1 x Lecturer in Cybersecurity Education (3-year fixed-term contract, Grade 7) 1 x Senior Lecturer in Cybersecurity Education (Programme Lead) (3-year fixed-term contract, Grade 8) Candidates should demonstrate ambition to become scholars of international standing, with a research and publication trajectory in Computer Science Education that reflects this goal. This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing department and contribute to our vision of a diverse, inclusive, and innovative Department of Informatics at one of the UK’s most prestigious universities. We welcome applicants who share our commitment to inclusivity and diversity. We encourage applications from candidates with an international research profile in areas such as: Systems security, Security engineering, Security testing, Computer forensics, AI for security and privacy, Security and privacy of AI. Our department addresses computer science challenges from a broad perspective. Faculty members regularly publish in and serve on the program committees of top-tier venues in computer science and software engineering. High-quality research establishes our faculty as leaders in their fields, enabling us to serve society while supporting King’s College London as a leading institution in science and technology. The department also maintains strong industry links, collaborating on research projects with external partners. The successful candidates will teach on our forthcoming transnational and hybrid Master’s programme in Advanced Cyber Security (SE Asia), starting in September 2026. While the postholders will be based in London, this hybrid programme requires the postholders to travel to Indonesia for extended periods to conduct in-person induction, teaching, and other activities on a local campus. We offer undergraduate and postgraduate education (in both computer science and artificial intelligence) catering for the needs of our students and the organisations in which they will work. It is essential that applicants have the enthusiasm and commitment needed to ensure the success of these programmes. The successful candidates will be appointed to a research group and will have the opportunity to contribute to cross-cutting hubs (see https://www.kcl.ac.uk/informatics/research/groups ). Research collaboration across research groups, with departmental hubs and with other Departments in the Faculty and across the College is strongly encouraged. For further information about the Department of Informatics at King’s, please see https://www.kcl.ac.uk/informatics/about This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract of 3 years. About the role Make significant contributions to the teaching, examining and project supervision of students in the Department of Informatics.  Establish and disseminate innovative teaching practices in the department.  Deliver an excellent student experience through innovative teaching and assessment methods for both undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes, in core computer science and a specialist in computer science or artificial intelligence.  Enthusiastically contribute to academic management and support the administration and development of the department to further its education, research activities, and ambitions. Undertake a self-directed programme of scholarship in cybersecurity education at a level commensurate with current international standard. Act as personal tutor to students as agreed with the Head of Department, assist with difficulties, e.g. learning support/problems and be responsible for the pastoral care of students.  Contribute fully and conscientiously to administrative tasks in the department.  Actively promote and participate in equality, diversity and collegiality. Travel to Indonesia approximately 1-3 times per year (2-3 weeks per visit), to carry out teaching on a local campus. Senior Lecturer role only:  Serve as Programme Lead for the online SE Asia Master’s programme in the Department, in Advanced Cybersecurity. Undertake any other reasonable duties that may be requested by the Head of Department.  The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. About you To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria - Lecturer PhD in computer science, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence or related field. Teaching and examining experience of computer science topics at MSc and/or Undergraduate level (including experience designing a module, developing teaching material and designing assessments). Ability to develop and deliver high and innovative teaching, including flipped classroom and online methods.  Ability to make a significant contribution to administrative work. Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) with a range of audiences, including students, academic and professional services colleagues, and cultural and industry partners. Ability to work and travel overseas (Indonesia) and secure the relevant visas (for 3 trips of 2 weeks)   Essential criteria - Senior Lecturer PhD in computer science, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence or related field.  Excellent Teaching and examining experience of computer science topics at MSc and/or Undergraduate level (including experience designing a module, developing teaching material and designing assessments). Ability to develop and deliver high and innovative teaching, including flipped classroom and online methods.  Record of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in core areas of computer science.  Evidence to make a significant contribution to administrative work. Ability to work and travel overseas (Indonesia) and secure the relevant visas (for 3 trips of 2 weeks) Desirable criteria - Lecturer Industrial experience in computer science, or research experience in computer science education. Experience of innovative and effective approaches to teaching Experience of creative approaches to assessment Administrative experience Publications in Education-related conferences and journals. Module design and development Desirable criteria - Senior Lecturer Programme design, development and management Experience of innovative and effective approaches to teaching, including distance learning International standing in the field Leadership of programmes and governance committees including accreditation  Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further Information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Grade and Salary: £53,947 - £74,613 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 133686 Close Date: 01-Feb-2026 Contact Person: Professor Mark Plumbley Contact Details: informatics-hod@kcl.ac.uk