Assistant Professor ( Teaching Fellow) in Computer Science

Overview

Lancaster University Leipzig
Location: Leipzig, Germany
Salary: €63,419 to €71,073 (Full time, indefinite)
Closing Date: Sunday 15 March 2026
Interview Date: Monday 20 April 2026
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The position is teaching-focused, and the appointed candidate is expected to deliver excellent teaching within the taught programmes of LU Leipzig’s School of Computing and Communications, such as the BSc programmes in Computer Science and Software Engineering, as well as the MSc programmes in Data Science and Cyber Security. Activities of the post include curriculum design, assessment setting, delivering lectures and seminars, and administrative responsibilities. While teaching is the primary duty of this post, the position allows for further scholarly activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent teaching within LU Leipzig’s programmes, including undergraduate and graduate courses in Computer Science.
• Engage in curriculum design and assessment setting.
• Deliver lectures and seminars and undertake related administrative responsibilities.
• Pursue scholarly activities alongside teaching duties where possible.

Qualifications

• Solid Computer Science background and a completed PhD degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Ideally, experience in teaching and engagement beyond curricular activities.
• Ability to deliver excellent teaching at graduate and undergraduate levels on topics such as programming languages, software engineering, distributed systems, or human–computer interaction.

Environment and Development

• Colleagues joining LU Leipzig’s computer science department can participate in professional development opportunities offered by Lancaster University (including the opportunity to obtain a Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy).
• LU Leipzig offers a collegial, multidisciplinary environment with potential for collaboration and work on real-world problems.
• The appointee will benefit from an active research team in Leipzig and access to resources at the School of Computing and Communications in the UK.

Language and Diversity

German language skills are not a prerequisite for the role, though Lancaster University seeks applicants with an interest in a long-term commitment to its Leipzig campus. Candidates from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

Application details

Please note this role is a full-time, indefinite-duration appointment based in Leipzig, Germany. The contract is with Lancaster University Leipzig under German law.

On submitting their application, candidates MUST attach a teaching statement (maximum 4 pages) together with a cover letter and curriculum vitae in PDF format. Applications submitted without these documents will not be considered.

Please note: unless specified otherwise in the advert, all advertised roles are UK based.

Additional information

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