Associate Lecturer in Data Science
Posted 2 weeks ago by University of the West of England
Negotiable
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Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Associate Lecturer in Data Science at UWE Bristol involves providing support for lectures, tutorials, computer labs, project supervision, and assessment marking in data science. Candidates should possess a strong knowledge of core computing topics and relevant postgraduate qualifications, preferably at the PhD level. The position is part-time and contracted for a fixed number of hours within an academic year. UWE Bristol seeks individuals who are ambitious and committed to advancing knowledge and transforming futures in higher education.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support lectures, tutorials, and computer labs in data science.
- Supervise projects and mark assessments.
- Prepare teaching materials and associated marking.
Key Skills:
- Strong knowledge of core computing topics.
- Expertise in machine learning, data management, artificial intelligence, data visualization and analytics, data mining, cloud computing, natural language processing, and user experience and design.
- Relevant postgraduate qualification, preferably to PhD level.
- Experience in a higher education environment.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
About us : UWE, Bristol School of Computing and Creative Technologies is a leading provider of Higher Education programmes in the West of England. We provide undergraduate provision in computer science, software engineering, cyber security, information science, digital media and games and music technology and mathematics. We offer state of the art facilities to deliver professionally focussed programmes across our discipline range.
About you : Due to the growth in our programmes we are currently looking for associate lecturers to provide support for lectures, tutorials, computer labs, project supervision and marking of assessments in data science. Associate lecturers are contracted for a fixed number of hours within an academic year. The current full rate of renumeration of £49.70 per unit of work covers (Teaching + preparation) teaching, associated marking and preparation. We are looking for individuals who have a strong knowledge of core computing topics. We are specifically seeking expertise in Machine learning Data management Artificial intelligence Data visualisation and analytics Data mining Cloud computing Natural language processing User experience and design You should have a relevant postgraduate qualification, preferably to PhD level and have some experience of working in a higher education environment. UWE Bristol is an ambitious university, together, our people are working hard to advance knowledge, inspire people and transform futures. We are looking for people with the skills and ambition to help us achieve those aims.
Further information Closing Date: 5pm on Monday 7th July 2025 . To apply, please send a CV setting out your subject expertise and teaching experience to Rachel2.Long@uwe.ac.uk If you would like to arrange an informal discussion, please email: Rachel2.Long@uwe.ac.uk Please note that early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint appropriate candidates. UWE is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who share our ambition to be a university recognised for the success and impact of our practice-oriented programmes; our strong industry networks and our inclusive global outlook.