Teaching Focused Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Computer Science (Integrated Foundation Year)

Right to work: Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Part-time, Permanent

Applications are invited for the post of Teaching-Focussed Lecturer in Computer Science on Integrated Foundation Year (IFY) Programmes at Royal Holloway, University of London. This is a 0.6 FTE ongoing position.

The well-established and successful IFY at Royal Holloway teaches and supports over 400 students per year across a broad range of disciplines. We are currently expanding the staffing of our STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) strand to enhance the foundation year experience for our students through more discipline-focused courses.  

The successful applicant will be an experienced and talented teacher at Level 3, with a strong background in Computer Science, and a particular interest in programming. You will be experienced in using and teaching Python, Javascript, HTML, and CSS in a way that encourages and inspires students to embrace computer programming as part of their learning journey. You will also be an excellent communicator and versatile teacher, able to adapt your teaching methods to fit the diverse backgrounds of our students, in an approach centred on inclusivity, equity and the provision of skills for choice and opportunity.  

In return, we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement 
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution 
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of eyesight testing. 
• Free parking 

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where Royal Holloway is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London. 

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr Deborah Harvey: d.harvey@rhul.ac.uk 

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk 

Please quote the reference: 0525-104

Closing Date:  23:59, 27 June 2025 

Interview Date: To be confirmed 

This position is not eligible for hybrid working.

Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page.