Lecturer (Assistant Professor) / Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) / Reader (Associate Professor) in Natural Language Processing, Reinforcement Learning or AI Security/Assurance/Verification
The Department of Computer Science wishes to appoint a lecturer or senior lecturer or reader in AI, specifically NLP, RL and/or AI security, assurance or verification, to join our strong and growing Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Research Group.
We are a highly collaborative team, working with researchers across the university and beyond. You will receive support and growth opportunities, including career mentoring, and opportunities to progress, manage and lead. You will help develop collaborations with regional, national and international partners across various sectors, and deepen existing academic collaborations while developing new ones. You are expected to bring a strong academic record and the enthusiasm to create an engaging experience for our students.
The University of Bath has a single‑site campus on the edge of the World Heritage City of Bath and offers the lifestyle advantages of working and living in one of the most beautiful areas in the UK.
About The Role
Research
You will work with colleagues, students and researchers to develop and publish papers, apply for research funding, and make your research available to society by working with industry, developing spin‑outs, collaborating with charities, influencing policymakers, or delivering talks and demonstrations.
Teaching
You will design and deliver teaching materials for lectures, tutorials and labs, educating and inspiring students to deliver an engaging experience and a supportive programme.
Departmental Service
You will take on internal roles such as supporting student placements, ethics processes, recruitment and admissions, or leading a research team.
Support and Growth Opportunities
Training for a Higher Education Academy (HEA) fellowship qualification. New Lecturers will be enrolled into the Pathway to HEA Fellowship and Senior Lecturers can also opt in, which provides skills and support for teaching and can result in FHEA status.
All staff are allocated a mentor on joining and receive day‑to‑day support to progress their careers.
Opportunities to progress, manage and lead are available as we grow.
The department has strong sector networks that can help you pursue research and attract funding.
About You
Our ideal candidates will hold a PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline, along with a first degree or equivalent experience. Membership of a professional body and a higher education teaching qualification (e.g. PGCert, FHEA) are desirable.
- Substantial research experience with an emerging track record for Lecturers and an established research profile with funding success for Senior Lecturers/Readers.
- Deep conceptual understanding of your subject, alongside experience teaching at UG/PG levels.
- Strong written, oral and interpersonal skills, and the ability to form positive collaborations and working relationships.
- A commitment to excellence in research and teaching, student experience, and ethical professional conduct.
- Senior Lecturers and Readers should exhibit academic leadership and a clear research vision.
- Senior Lecturers and Readers must have current knowledge of modern teaching methodologies, learning technologies, and a robust research strategy.
- All roles require excellent organisational and administrative skills.
Appointments and Recruitment
Appointments will be made at Grade 8 for Lecturer positions, and at Grade 9 for Senior Lecturer and Reader positions.
We operate a rolling recruitment process; applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the role will remain open until filled.
Benefits
- Free counselling services through Health Assured
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym
- Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
- Staff discount on language courses
- Generous employer contributory pension schemes
- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days
- Wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
- Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
- Local discounts and more
- Family‑friendly workplace
- Excellent reward package recognising diverse workforce
- Relocation allowance
- Visa reimbursement and interest‑free loan to help with immigration expenses
Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement
The University of Bath is an equal opportunities employer – we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to improving gender balance in the Department of Computer Science and welcome applications from women. We celebrate diversity, respect and encourage differences. The University holds a Silver Athena SWAN award, is a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, is an accredited Disability Confident Leader and an autism‑friendly university, supporting disabled staff.
Terms and Conditions of Employment
Right to Work in the UK: We do not assess immigration or right to work status until the offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee eligibility for visa sponsorship and all offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements. Further information is available on our application support webpage.
Anonymous shortlisting: We seek to reduce unconscious bias by potentially removing personal details such as your name from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.
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