Lecturer - Human-Centred Computing

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Lecturer in Human-Centred Computing
School of Computer Science & Informatics
College of Physical Sciences and Engineering

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Lecturer (Teaching & Research) in Human-Centred Computing (HCC) to join Cardiff University’s School of Computer Science and Informatics.

The successful candidate will be dedicated to finding creative solutions and have a genuine curiosity and enthusiasm to undertake world-class research relevant to the School’s Human-Centred Computing research group. We are looking for candidates with a strong research background in one or more of the following areas: Human-Computer Interaction, Human-Robot Interaction, Mobile & Social computing, Urban Informatics, Interaction Design, Games, Tangible and Embodied Interaction, Shape-Changing Interfaces, Emerging and Immersive Technologies and/or Information Visualisation. Outstanding applicants in other HCC areas will also be considered.

The School is proud of our record of generating impact through cross-disciplinary collaboration with other schools and industry, and particularly welcomes candidates with an interest in applying their research to challenges in areas such as healthcare, entertainment, accessibility, crime & security or social interaction.

You will possess or be near completion of a PhD in an area related to Computer Science or have relevant industrial experience. Applications from candidates with suitable experience in a commercial or public sector environment are welcome. We particularly welcome applications from women who are under-represented within Cardiff University in this field. Applications for posts on a part-time or job-share arrangement would also be considered.

Cardiff University has a successful School of Computer Science & Informatics with an international reputation for its teaching and research activities. The School delivers a stimulating portfolio of BSc and MSc degrees, and offers research degrees leading to MPhil and PhD qualifications. For more information on the School please visit our website: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/computer-science .

The School of Computer Science & Informatics includes the National Software Academy (NSA), which is based in Newport and delivers industry-focused undergraduate and postgraduate Software Engineering programmes that include modules on software development skills, mobile development, security, performance, DevOps and emerging technologies. Teaching in the School covers two sites, with Software Engineering delivered at the NSA in Newport, and all other programmes delivered at our Cardiff site. Cardiff University is committed to supporting all its employees in achieving the necessary balance between their work and their personal lives. As part of this commitment, the University has developed a flexible and responsive framework of support for staff in managing their work and personal commitments wherever possible.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week), open-ended and immediately available.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Professor Stuart Allen, Head of School - [email protected] .

Informal enquiries in relation to the recruitment / application process can be sent to Zoe Reynolds, HR Administrator - [email protected] .

The appointment will be made dependent on relevant qualifications and experience, within the Grade 6 and 7 scales:

Salary:
£33,797 - £40,322 per annum (Grade 6) or
£42,792 - £49,553 per annum (Grade 7)

Date advert posted: Thursday, 1 July 2021

Closing date: Tuesday, 27 July 2021

Cardiff University is committed to supporting all its employees in achieving the necessary balance between their work and their personal lives. As part of this commitment, the University has developed a flexible and responsive framework of support for staff in managing their work and personal commitments wherever possible. [Applications for posts on a part-time or job-share arrangement would also be considered].

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds.  We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age.  In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

“Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/research/our-research-environment/integrity-and-ethics/responsible-research-assessment”

Job Description

Main Function

To deliver high-quality and research-led teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and contribute to the research record of the School through commitment to carrying out research leading to the publishing of high-quality research. To pursue excellence in research, teaching and enterprise and to inspire others to do the same.

A lecturer position in the UK is similar to an assistant professorship in the North-American system.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Research

• To conduct research within the School’s Human-Centred Computing research group, contributing to the overall research performance of the School and University by the production of measurable outputs including attracting funding, publishing in academic journals and conferences, and the recruitment and supervision of postgraduate research students.

Grade 7: contribute to internationally recognised research performance

• To develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research including research funding proposals as well as knowledge transfer activities.

Grade 7: independently develop research objectives, acting as PI as required

• To give conference/seminar papers at a local and national level.

Grade 7: present at international level

• To participate in School research activities.
• To network and contribute to the promotion of the School and the University

Teaching

• To design and deliver teaching programmes for courses and contribute to module development as part of a module team.

Grade 7: independently contribute to module and programme development and lead modules

• To carry out other forms of scholarship including work associated with examinations (setting and marking papers and providing constructive feedback to students) and participation in committee work, and the pastoral care of students at Cardiff University.
• To inspire undergraduate and postgraduate students under the guidance of a mentor / module leader and develop skills in assessment methods and in providing constructive feedback to students.
• To supervise the work of students including the supervision of Undergraduate and Master’s students and the co-supervision of Postgraduate Research students (PGRs).

Grade 7: Act as a PGR progress review panel member as required

• To act as a Personal Tutor and provide pastoral support to students.
• To contribute to the development of a summer school programme and enhancement of the taught postgraduate student experience.

Other – all grades

• To engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally to raise awareness of the School’s profile, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue
• opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the School and the enhancement of its regional and national profile.
• To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance in the role of Lecturer.
• To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world.
• Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications and Education

Postgraduate degree at PhD level (awarded or near to completion).

Grade 7: Postgraduate Certificate in University Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualification or experience

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

An established expertise and proven portfolio of research relevant to Human Centred Computing.

Teaching experience at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

Grade 7: significant experience

Knowledge of current status of research in Human Centred Computing.

Grade 7: growing national reputation within specialist field

Proven ability to publish in peer-reviewed outlets of international standing and reputation, at a volume appropriate to career stage.

Grade 7: substantial record of publications in peer-reviewed outlets of high international standing and reputation

Ability to develop an independent research programme and obtain competitive research funding.

Grade 7: strong portfolio of research grants

Ability to contribute to the delivery and continued development of modules across the Schools teaching programmes.

Pastoral, Communication and Team Working

Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication.

The ability to provide appropriate pastoral support to students, appreciate the needs of individual students and their circumstances and to act as a personal tutor.

Desirable Criteria

Postgraduate degree awarded at PhD level in a related subject area or relevant professional qualification(s).

Evidence of collaborations with industry.

Proven ability to work without close supervision.

Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.

Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the teaching and research activities of the School.

A willingness to take responsibility for academically related administration.

Fluency in Welsh, written and oral.

Additional Information

IMPORTANT: Evidencing Criteria

Candidates should evidence that they meet ALL of the essential criteria as well as, where relevant, the desirable. As part of the application process you will be asked to provide this evidence via a supporting statement.

Please ensure when submitting this document / attaching it to your application profile you name it with the vacancy reference number, in this instance for this post, 11970BR.

If candidates do not provide written evidence of meeting all of the essential criteria then their application will not be progressed. The School welcomes the submission of CVs to accompany evidence of the job-based criteria.

The School

Cardiff University has a successful School of Computer Science & Informatics with an international reputation for its teaching and research activities. The School delivers a stimulating portfolio of BSc and MSc degrees, and offers research degrees leading to MPhil and PhD qualification. We have a strong research track record recognised for its outstanding impact in terms of reach and significance, with 79% of its outputs deemed world-leading or internationally excellent in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework. Our multi-million pound annual research income is funded by a variety of sources, including the Royal Society, the Leverhulme Trust, the Welsh Assembly (including Higher Education Funding Council for Wales), the UK Research Councils, including Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, the European Commission and industrial partners (mainly IBM UK Ltd and Airbus).
For further information visit: http://www.cs.cf.ac.uk/ 
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We particularly welcome applications from women who are under-represented within Cardiff University in this field.

Job Category

Academic - Teaching & Research