Teaching Associate in computer science - (London Campus)

The Aston School of Computer Science and Digital Technologies is looking for a teaching associate in computer science to support teaching in our London Campus on a one year fixed-term contract. The teaching associates will be leading and delivering modules on our MSc Computer Science, MSc Artificial Intelligence and MSc Data Science programmes. 

The Computer Science programme is focused on software engineering, with modules in Software Engineering, Software Project Management, Data Structures and Algorithms and Data Base Systems.

The Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Programmes has modules in Natural Language Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Neural Networks and Deep Learning as well as Machine Learning for AI and Data Science and Bayesian Theory and Data Analysis. 

We are looking for an associate able collectively to cover the different modules on the programmes, mainly around AI and Data Science, as well as supporting others in their practice.  

The position will be based at the Aston University London Campus but will be expected to work closely with colleagues within the school to ensure a consistent practice and student experience across the two campuses.

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London weighting is applicable only to successful candidates who live in London. 

The salary being offered for this role is below the minimum threshold for required to sponsor new applicants to the Skilled Worker route. However, Aston University may be able to sponsor the successful candidate if they: 

•    Are under 26 years old

•    Hold a PhD that is relevant to the role

•    Have held a Student or Graduate visa in the last 2 years

•    Are already in the UK with a Tier 2 or Skilled Worker visa issued before April 4th 2024

Please contact hr_immigration@aston.ac.uk if you would like to discuss your eligibility for Skilled Worker sponsorship.

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Damien Foster, d.foster1@aston.ac.uk Head of the School of Computer Science and Digital Technologies. 

Initial interviews will be conducted online and will include a teaching presentation.

Interview date: TBC

Closing Date: 06 Jun 2025

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £38,249 to £45,413 per annum Plus £4500 London weighting if applicable