Lecturer in Software Systems, Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering

About the role

The appointee will be based in the Software Systems Engineering (SSE) group within the Department of Computer Science at UCL ( The post holder will be responsible to act as module lead for modules offered by the specialised MSc programmes run by the SSE group (Sofware Systems Engineering and Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering), design new modules as well as contribute to existing modules as required. Additionally, they may be asked to teach lectures and tutorials across other related modules in collaboration with other tutors as well as contribute to administration activities within the Department of Computer Science, as agreed with their line manager. Additionally, they may be asked to teach lectures and tutorials for postgraduate and undergraduate students across other related modules in collaboration with other tutors as well as contribute to administration activities within the Department of Computer Science, as agreed with their line manager. More details can be found in the job description.

About you

A PhD in Computer Science or closely related discipline, or comparable working experience, is required. The post holder is expected to have a strong knowledge of the subject areas (Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering, Software Systems Engineering), combined with a broad subject background enabling contributions to teaching programmes.
The post holder must have a proven record of teaching and assessing students’ work. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills in English are required. The post holder must show a strong commitment to high quality teaching and fostering a positive learning environment for students, to equity, inclusion, and diversity principles; and to UCL's policy of equal opportunity as well as the ability to work harmoniously with colleagues and students of all cultures and backgrounds. A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
To apply for the vacancy please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below. If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact Professor Federica Sarro at

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below
• 41 Days of holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days) • Hybrid Final Salary Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service - Discounted medical insurance