Lecturer (Sponsorship Available) at York St John University

Job Summary

York St John University is seeking two enthusiastic Lecturers in the Computer Science Department on fixed-term contracts to join its London Campus.

The successful candidates will contribute primarily to the MSc Computer Science and MSc Data Science programmes and support two new AI programmes planned for February 2027, subject to successful validation.

The role involves delivering high-quality teaching, learning and assessment, contributing to curriculum development and undertaking academic responsibilities within a collaborative team.

Successful candidates will also contribute to research and/or professional practice, knowledge exchange and the University’s growing research culture. York St John University particularly welcomes applicants who bring relevant industry experience and a commitment to supporting diverse student cohorts.

Job Details

• Employer: York St John University

• Job Title: Lecturer

• Location: London, United Kingdom

• Salary: £44,551 to £53,467 per annum

• Job Type: Full-time

• Contract: Fixed-term

• Closing Date: Monday 02 November 2026 at midnight

• Provisional Interview Date: Monday 16 November 2026

About York St John University

York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join the university.

As one of the fastest growing universities in the U.K over recent years, York St John University has a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising its commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing its talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region.

York St John University is putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising its academic expertise as its greatest asset.

Located across three floors in East London Docks, the campus is perfectly situated for access to the area’s rich and diverse amenities and part of a vibrant, co-inhabited educational environment.

The School

Computer Science and Data Science at York St John University London is a dynamic and expanding academic unit delivering a growing portfolio of postgraduate programmes.

The MSc Computer Science and MSc Data Science programmes combine academic knowledge with practical application.

York St John University is committed to high-quality teaching, inclusivity and industry-informed curricula that support an excellent student experience.

Teaching Areas

Teaching will focus on one or more of the following areas:

• User-Centric / Mobile App Development

• Cyber Security

• Blockchain

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

• Database Systems and Programming

• Big Data and Cloud Computing

• Agile Software Development

• Internet of Things (IoT)

• Deep Neural Networks

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including online and blended approaches.

• Contribute to curriculum review and development, incorporating current disciplinary knowledge and professional practice.

• Develop and refine teaching through reflection, peer support, student feedback, scholarly activity and professional development.

• Undertake module leadership and contribute to academic tutoring, mentoring, programme administration and quality assurance.

• Support student project supervision and develop research and supervisory skills through professional development.

• Engage in independent and collaborative research and/or professional practice, producing outputs appropriate to the discipline.

• Contribute to knowledge exchange, public engagement and the development of external funding bids.

• Participate in team activities, professional networks and University events.

Required Skills and Experience

York St John University is looking for applicants with:

• A good, relevant master’s degree in the subject area.

• Successful teaching experience in higher education or at equivalent levels of professional practice.

• Sufficient breadth and depth of subject knowledge to contribute to teaching and research in one or more of the areas listed above.

• The ability to teach postgraduate students and the potential to supervise postgraduate research students.

• Recent, relevant research activity or professional practice, including an emerging record of recognised outputs.

• The ability to use varied teaching approaches and technology to engage students with diverse learning needs.

• Experience of meeting the needs of students from different cultural, social and ethnic backgrounds.

• A commitment to equality, inclusion and collaborative working.

• A willingness to meet or work towards the threshold standards of the JISC Higher Education Teacher profile.

Fellowship of Advance HE, or a willingness and ability to gain fellowship at the appropriate level, is essential.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• A PhD or doctorate, completed or nearing completion.

• Experience of generating external funding through bids and collaborative activity.

Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship

This role is eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, provided the relevant UKVI requirements are met.

For more details about the Skilled Worker visa route, please visit the official UK government website: Skilled Worker visa: Overview – GOV.UK.

Additional Information

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Nalinda Somasiri at n.somasiri@yorksj.ac.uk.

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and a microteaching session. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

York St John University offers a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcomes applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds.

As part of the University’s commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.

This vacancy is scheduled to close on the date indicated in the advert, but York St John University encourages applicants to apply as early as possible as the University may consider closing earlier if it receives a high level of applications.

If the vacancy is closed earlier, all pending applicants will be notified and provided with 24 hours’ notice to submit an application.

Application Process Support

York St John University is keen to support applicants throughout the recruitment process.

Before starting an application, please refer to the attached candidate application form guidance, which provides advice about completing the application process.

If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position, please contact vacancies@yorksj.ac.uk.

Within the application form, there is an opportunity to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process. However, applicants wishing to discuss this in further detail at any point in the process can contact York St John University.

The following resource may help applicants adapt the device they are using to apply to suit their needs: My Computer My Way (abilitynet.org.uk).

Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form.

Within the application process, applicants will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions.

York St John University’s aim is to get to know applicants, understand their individual skills and experience, and how they would apply these within the role.

The University is aware that AI can be helpful in shaping responses, but encourages applicants to share answers in their own words.

Employee Benefits

York St John University offers a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period.

• Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants).

• Pension scheme.

• Health Cash Plan after six months service.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists.

• On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help develop digital skills and work with new software.

• Relocation expenses package for certain roles.

• Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role).

Further Information About Life at York St John University

The attached ‘further information’ document provides further information about the University’s culture, achievements and testimonials from employees.

• Read more about the culture, inclusive community, working arrangements and benefits for York St John employees.

• Read the latest news, views and stories from staff and students.

• Read more about the University’s commitment to managing and reducing its environmental impact and to promoting sustainable development wherever possible.

Important Dates

• Closing Date: Monday 02 November 2026 at midnight

• Provisional Interview Date: Monday 16 November 2026

How to Apply

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