Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Internet of Things
The School delivers a range of programmes including undergraduate degrees in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Games, Information Technology, Data Sciences and Mathematics. Postgraduate degrees include Data Sciences, Cyber Security, and Information Technology.
We offer traditional campus based programmes at our modern campus in the heart of Derby - one of the historic industrial heartlands in the Midlands. In addition to this we also offer on-line programmes. Many of our colleagues are active in research and have international profiles, maintaining close links with industry regionally, national, and internationally.
This is an exciting time in Computing and Mathematics at the University of Derby. Building on recent REF success, we are investing in, and growing a number of key areas. This includes opening the £13m Institute of Technology in 2023, expanding our Data Sciences Research Centre, and further growing our areas of expertise in Cyber Security, Data Sciences, Internet of Things, Computer Games & Immersive Technologies, and Software Engineering.
About the Role
To support this expansion we are investing in an appointment at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level in Internet of Things. The successful candidate will have interests in areas such as Networking and Network Systems (above the physical layer), Data Engineering and Storage Systems, Data Security, or Operating Systems.
With your teaching, research, and emerging leadership skills you will contribute to raising the national and international profile of our School and University. You will support the ongoing development and delivery of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, mentor students and colleagues, and become a key member of our team.You will engage with a variety of responsibilities including teaching, education, research, and administrative duties in alignment with the School strategy and goals.
Interview Date - 16th October 2024
About You
As a Lecturer, you will have an ambitious plan to establish yourself as an outstanding teacher, researcher, and academic with international reputation. You will demonstrate outstanding potential in teaching skills and research that will contribute to the delivery of a high quality student focussed student experience.You will have a growing reputation and record of excellence which demonstrates an emerging contribution to the furtherance of knowledge in your discipline, potential to grow this reputation with the production of high quality publications, and potential to attract external research funding.
You will establish yourself as a key member of our team, engaging with a variety of responsibilities including teaching, research, outreach, and administrative duties in alignment with the School strategy and goals.
As a Senior Lecturer, in addition to the above, you will be able to demonstrate a successful and sustained track record and trajectory establishing yourself as a an academic with international reputation in teaching and research. You will have an established track record in teaching and research skills that offer a clear contribution to raising the international profile of our School and University.
Benefits
Generous annual leave entitlement of 47 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)Teacher’s Pension Scheme
Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
Discounted onsite gym
Discounted access to Devonshire Spa
Cycle to Work scheme
A flexible working environment
A commitment to personal and professional development
Key Contact
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Professor Alistair McEwan, Head of Discipline - Computing and Mathematics via a.mcewan@derby.ac.uk
For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk
This role is eligible for sponsorship by the University, however, your individual circumstances must meet the criteria set out by UKVI; this includes meeting the English Language requirement and earning a salary that meets the highest of either the going rate for the SOC code or the minimum salary threshold for the Skilled Worker route (£38,700 per annum).
If the role is eligible, but the offered salary is less that the going rate for the role, you may still be able to apply for a Skilled Worker visa if:
Your job is on the Immigration Skills ListYou’re under 26, studying or a recent graduate, or in professional training
You have a PhD level qualification that’s relevant to your job
You have a postdoctoral position in science or higher education
Please note that the University cannot confirm your eligibility for sponsorship until an offer is made and your individual circumstances have been considered.
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