Teaching Fellow in Computing
- Employer
- LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
- Location
- Leipzig (DE)
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 22 Jun 2020
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- Academic Discipline
- Computer Science, Engineering & Technology
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, Teaching Fellowships
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Reference: A3027
Job Title: Teaching Fellow in Computing
Department: Lancaster University Leipzig
Salary: Competitive
Closing Date: 30 June 2020
Contract: Indefinite
Lancaster University invites applications for two positions, Teaching Fellow (this post) /Lecturer (equivalent to Assistant Professor) (job ref A3026) to join the exciting new Lancaster campus in Leipzig (Germany). The Leipzig campus will offer Lancaster University degree programmes. While based in Leipzig and reporting to the Academic Dean of Lancaster University Leipzig, you will have a close association with the School of Computing and Communications at Lancaster, with opportunities to spend time in Lancaster and interact with colleagues in UK.
The ideal candidate will have completed a PhD and have well-rounded capabilities in teaching, research and engagement. As a part of this exciting new initiative, you will have ample opportunities to support and develop each of these activities from the ground up, starting with an initial focus on academic delivery. You should be able to deliver excellent teaching at the undergraduate level and pursue your own independent research and develop publications in high quality Computing journals or conferences (Lecturer A3026) or scholarly activities that contribute to the teaching excellence of the institution (Teaching Fellow A3027).
Candidates for the Teaching Fellow role (A3027) will have a suitable track record of undergraduate teaching and/or module design. For the Lecturer role (A3026) you will have a suitable research track record of targeting high quality journals or a record of equivalent high-quality research outputs.
Although German language skills are not a prerequisite for the role, applicants with an interest in making a long-term commitment to Lancaster University Leipzig are particularly welcome.
You should have a PhD in Computing or closely related discipline, or are expected to complete their PhD in the near future.
ABOUT LANCASTER UNIVERSITY LEIPZIG: This role is based at our campus in Leipzig, Germany. The Leipzig campus will offer Lancaster University degree programmes taught in English, with the University retaining responsibility over quality and standards. This programme builds on our partner Navitas’ foundation programme, high quality campus facilities, student recruitment and support services and administrative staff.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications should contain a cover letter, CV and a teaching statement.
For an informal discussion, please contact Dr. Keivan Navaie/Dr. Mark Brewer (via scc-hr-enquiries@lancaster.ac.uk) quoting the reference and job title above.
We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.
More information about the campus can be found at lancasteruniversityleipzig.com
Please note this role a full time, indefinite post based in Leipzig, Germany. The contracting employer for this role is Lancaster Leipzig GmbH
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Please note: previous applicants need not apply.
This is a fixed-term, full-time post until the end of July 2020 (with the possibility of further extension).
We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.
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- LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
- Telephone
- +(44)0152465201
- Location
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BAILRIGG
LANCASTER
LANCASHIRE
LA1 4YW
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