José Eduardo dos Santos University, Huambo

Lecturer in Applied Computing - BIFCA (Flying Faculty) (Two-year Fixed Term Contract) Department: Department of Computer Science Location: China Salary: £44,131 to £51,182 per annum Two-year Fixed Term contract Post Type: Full Time Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Friday 20 March 2026 Reference: ABCE26001 We are seeking a keen and enthusiastic Lecturer in Applied Computing to join our team in the Department of Computer Science at Birmingham City University (BCU) and work alongside colleagues at the Birmingham Institute of Fashion and Creative Arts (BIFCA) in Wuhan, China (https://www.bcu.ac.uk/international/bifca). This vacancy is for a Flying Faculty role which requires the successful candidate to join the BIFCA team in China for at least one semester every academic year to fulfil the responsibilities of the role The Department of Computer Science is a thriving, vibrant, and inspiring learning community committed to excellence in research, high-quality teaching and impactful industrial engagement. Building on its continuous success in student growth and sustained advancement in research, the college has embarked on a programme of extensive expansion, funded by substantial long-term investments. Our growing teams are teaching, exploring, and practising in some of the most exciting areas of computing. We are a practice-based school, making our teaching and research relevant to the evolving market for computer skills by partnering with local and global enterprises across smart cities, medical applications, media production, and IoT. We work in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary culture, where interacting freely across the school and with colleagues in other schools is encouraged to gain unique insights into high-impact problem domains. BIFCA is a highly successful collaboration between Wuhan Textile University (WTU) and Birmingham City University, offering a unique cross-cultural experience and providing an excellent environment for innovative teaching.  Students completing their BIFCA programmes gain a dual award from BCU and WTU. With a series of innovative, technology-driven, and professionally oriented programmes, BIFCA represents the new era of quality-oriented, collaborative transnational education (TNE) that is responsive to the needs of all stakeholders. Students can choose to study their entire programme in China or complete part of it in China and finish at BCU. Our teaching commitment at BIFCA is expanding, and we are seeking a lecturer to contribute to this ongoing development. The position offers a unique opportunity to live and work in a popular part of China on a two-year fixed-term contract, with the option to renew after the two-year period is complete.  PLEASE NOTE: All teaching will be in English. You will have teaching experience in higher education or have presented regularly to technical audiences in an industry setting, including preparing teaching material and planning technical course activities. You will also possess core technical development experience, as well as demonstrate experience/expertise in at least one of the following areas: Software Development Front and Backend Web Development (HTML, CSS, JS, PHP, SQL)  Game Development (Unity or Unreal)  Virtual Production, Modelling and Animation  Embedded Systems (Arduino, Pi, Linux)   We offer a generous pension and annual leave provision (40 days including statutory holidays), family-friendly policies and state-of-the-art campus facilities. Role-specific benefits include comprehensive medical insurance, a generous housing allowance and a yearly return flight to your home country. Please note that on occasions when we receive a high volume of applications, we may close the advert before the publicised closing date. If this does happen, we will email all candidates who have started but not yet completed their application, giving 48 hours’ notice. We would therefore advise that you submit your completed application as soon as possible. If you would like to discuss any aspects of this role, please get in touch with Prof. Junaid Arshad (junaid.arshad@bcu.ac.uk). We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential. Further Details: Job Description - Lecturer

Classification: Academic Level B Salary package: $121,598 to $137,870 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full time, Continuing Position Description and Selection Criteria: Level B Lecturer Contribute to excellent teaching to the School’s undergraduate and coursework postgraduate programs Deliver value to the ANU through exceptional historical research and public engagement activities.   Work in a beautiful campus environment in Canberra close to major national archives, libraries, and cultural institutions. Position overview The School of History (CASS) seeks to appoint a Lecturer in History. Applicants working at the forefront of gender history, on periods between the 12th and 18th centuries, and on regions beyond Europe and Australia are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, collegial and collaborative, research active, and capable of contributing to courses on imperialism, colonialism, and historiography. The appointee will be expected to carry out world-leading research regularly resulting in publications in leading venues, supervise honours, masters, and PhD students, apply for external grants, and actively engage in the governance of the school and college through meaningful service contributions. The College The ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) is one of six Colleges at ANU. The College, which is structured into two main research schools, offers degrees in more than 20 discipline areas and excels in research across the creative arts, humanities and social sciences. The College has a substantial international research presence and is a major source of national policy advice. Our academic staff are internationally recognised for their research, and 57 are members of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, the Academy of the Social Sciences of Australia, or both. We also host 13 Australian Research Council Future Fellows and three ARC Laureates. A hub of vibrant activity, we host more than 270 lectures, concerts and exhibitions each year, most of which are open to the public. Our students, staff and graduates come from more than 60 nations, bringing a diversity of perspective to campus life. For more information about the position please contact Professor Maria Nugent at: maria.nugent@anu.edu.au The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au  ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion Application information In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents: A statement addressing the selection criteria. A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form. Other documents, if required. Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position. Please note: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.  Closing date: Sunday, 19 April 2026, 11.55PM (AEDT)

Are you a recent postgraduate ready to go wild and stand head and shoulders above the crowd, using advanced AI and computer vision to shape the future of animal welfare? The University of Surrey, in collaboration with Marwell Wildlife - a leading conservation charity and the owner-operator of Marwell Zoo - is recruiting a forward-thinking AI and Computer Vision Associate to lead a transformative Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Project.  This pioneering project will develop an AI-powered nocturnal behaviour observation system, transforming how animal welfare is monitored and understood. By uncovering night-time behavioural changes, you will help enable earlier detection and proactive prevention of health and welfare issues before these become serious. This cutting-edge work will help redefine how animal health and wellbeing are protected and improved.  This growing partnership between the University and Marwell Wildlife aims to connect people with nature, lead the charge in caring for the natural world, and support a thriving future for wildlife. The Role Based at Marwell Zoo (near Winchester, Hampshire), you will lead the design and delivery of an end-to-end, 24/7 animal welfare monitoring system. Your work will advance welfare science and support innovative, data-driven revenue streams that support Marwell’s long-term sustainability. You will work at the intersection of: Artificial Intelligence & Computer Vision Animal Behaviour & Welfare Science Data Analytics, Visualisation & Business Insight You will be embedded within Marwell’s Animal Science team and supported by University of Surrey academics: Professor Kevin Wells, Professor of AI in Human and Veterinary Healthcare.  Dr Marco Volino, Lecturer in Computer Vision and Graphics. KTPs offer a unique springboard for your career, combining academic rigour, industry experience, and leadership responsibility to support your development as a future leader in this field.  About You You are ambitious, curious, and impact-driven, with an interest in animal welfare, animal behaviour, or conservation. You will hold a postgraduate degree in AI, Data Science, Computer Vision or a closely related discipline with strong technical component, or equivalent industrial experience. You will bring experience in: Computer vision and machine learning: developing, training, evaluating, and deploying computer vision models. Data visualisation and analytics: turning complex data into actionable insights. Programming: strong skills in languages such as Python and C#. Applied data science: solving real-world challenges using Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence techniques. Business Intelligence and Data Visualisation: using tools like Power BI, SQL (ideally PostGIS), and cloud-based databases.  Documentation and communication: clearly documenting processes, data models, and reporting structures. Project management and business acumen: mapping business processes, presenting insights, and translating technical concepts for diverse audiences.  You thrive in collaborative environments, are keen to learn new technologies and are motivated by driving innovation through AI and data-driven solutions. This 36-month fixed-term KTP Associate role offers: Hands-on, industry-based experience leading a high-impact AI project in a live conservation-focused setting, working closely with animal science experts Mentorship from leading academics, industry experts, and a dedicated KTP support team. A Generous personal development budget and dedicated time for training and development. Potential for a permanent role at Marwell Wildlife upon successful completion of the KTP (subject to performance and business needs). This is a rare opportunity to build a cutting-edge technology solution from the ground up while directly contributing to animal welfare and the future resilience of conservation-focused organisations. How to Apply Please submit your CV and cover letter on the University website. Informal enquiries are welcomed and can be directed to Dan Bance at: ilovektp@surrey.ac.uk. Please note applications sent directly to this email address cannot be accepted. As part of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Programme, your application will be reviewed by representatives from both the University of Surrey and the host organisation, the Business Partner. By submitting your application, you consent to your personal details being shared with the business partner and the funder for the purposes of recruitment and project delivery. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of strong applications. Further details Job Description