Teaching Fellow in Computer Science

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and student-focused individual to join our supportive and growing team in Keele University's School of Computer Science and Mathematics. The School delivers high-quality education across computer science, data science, mathematics, and aligned specialist areas, with a strong commitment to helping students achieve their potential.

As a Teaching Fellow in Computer Science on the Education and Scholarship pathway, you will deliver engaging and inclusive teaching, support student learning, and contribute to the development of our programmes. Your responsibilities will include delivering lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions; developing learning materials and assessments; providing constructive feedback; and supervising student projects. You will also develop your teaching practice through scholarship and collaboration with colleagues.

Working with and supporting students will be central to your role. We are looking for someone who brings energy and encouragement to the classroom, enjoys making challenging concepts accessible, and takes an active interest in students' progress. Through teaching, personal tutoring, and academic guidance, you will help students build confidence, overcome challenges, and develop the skills they need to succeed. You will contribute to a welcoming learning environment where students from all backgrounds feel included, supported, and comfortable asking questions.

You will have strong subject knowledge in Computer Science and experience of teaching or supporting learning in higher education. You will bring excellent communication and organisational skills, an approachable and patient manner, and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues. Above all, you will have a clear enthusiasm for computer science education and find real satisfaction in helping students learn, grow, and discover what they are capable of.

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
• Excellent staff pension scheme
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development
• On site 'outstanding' nursery
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele University values equity and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

Keele University is committed to the principles of the Athena Swan Charter and to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion across our community. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and particularly encourage applications from women and people from other groups currently underrepresented within the School.

How to Apply

For further details regarding this vacancy, please click on either the word or PDF version of the attachments above.

Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.

For informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr. Chris Hughes on [email protected] . Applications to this address will not be accepted.

Interviews will be held on: 4 th November 2026