Lecturer in Data Science Uk Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

Job Title: Lecturer in Data Science
Salary: £38,249 – £45,413 (Grade G)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Frenchay Campus, UWE Bristol
Job Reference: R08278
Job Type: Academic

About the Role

The School of Computing and Creative Technologies at UWE Bristol is experiencing rapid growth, with approximately 130 academic staff and over 2,500 students enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Our cutting-edge curriculum spans a variety of computing disciplines, and we also have an expanding research community.

We currently offer an MSc in Data Science, both on-campus and online, and will be launching a BSc in Data Science and a BSc in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence top-up degree in September 2025. We also have active PhD students researching in this field.

About You

We are seeking candidates for the Lecturer in Data Science role who hold a PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, or a closely related field, or possess equivalent industry experience. Expertise in one or more areas of data science is essential, including but not limited to:

Data Management

Analytics

Data Mining

Cloud Computing

Data Visualization

Machine Learning

Artificial Intelligence

Natural Language Processing

This position primarily focuses on teaching, and you will be expected to support courses within our programs. However, we also encourage and provide support for your research aspirations.

Location

This role is based at our dynamic Frenchay campus, where we have invested in modern facilities and resources to ensure both staff and students have everything they need to succeed.

Why UWE Bristol?

UWE Bristol is one of the largest higher education providers in the South West, with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from around the world. Located in Bristol, one of the UK’s most vibrant and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally connected and globally engaged, with strong links to both employers and academic partners.

We offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including competitive pay rates, generous annual leave, career-average pension schemes, retail savings, an onsite nursery, and opportunities for training and personal development. Additionally, we provide a tailored professional programme to support academic staff in delivering high-quality teaching standards.

Diversity at UWE Bristol

UWE Bristol values diversity and recognizes the strength it brings to our university community. We actively seek talented individuals from all backgrounds and encourage applications from underrepresented groups, particularly women and individuals from global majority backgrounds. Our diverse workforce enhances creativity and promotes better decision-making and problem-solving.

As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Further Information

For more details or to discuss the role, please contact Rachel Long at Rachel2.Long@uwe.ac.uk or Kevin Golden at Kevin.Golden@uwe.ac.uk.

This is a permanent, full-time role with a 1.00 FTE contract. We are also open to job share arrangements for applicants wishing to work part-time. While this is a campus-based role, there may be opportunities for remote or home working.

Eligibility

UWE Bristol is committed to ensuring all employees are eligible to work in the UK. You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. For more details, refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist.

We may be able to sponsor eligible candidates under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to our Skilled Worker Guidance to assess your eligibility. Note that UWE Bristol does not cover visa or health surcharge costs.

Application Instructions

If you are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to complete our application form as soon as possible. Be sure to demonstrate how your skills and experience align with the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the job description, providing specific examples where applicable.

Once shortlisting is complete, we will notify you of the outcome via email, so please check your inbox regularly for updates.