Visiting Lecturer - School of Architecture, Built Environment, Computing, and Engineering - Department of Computer Science (VL-ABECE-CS)

Visiting Lecturer - School of Architecture, Built Environment, Computing, and Engineering - Department of Computer Science (VL-ABECE-CS) - Birmingham

With around 31,000 students from over 100 countries, Birmingham City University is a large, diverse and forward-looking institution rooted in the heart of Birmingham. We put students at the centre of everything we do, combining technical, creative and professional excellence with strong industry links to give our learners the best opportunities for future success. Guided by our 2030 strategy, we are committed to promoting fairness, innovation and real-world impact across our academic community.

We are seeking to recruit a pool of Visiting Lecturers who can contribute to our Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes across our academic Schools.

The School of Architecture, Built Environment, Computing and Engineering brings together applied disciplines across Architecture, the Built Environment, Computer Science and Engineering, working closely with industry to ensure our teaching reflects real-world practice.

Join our Visiting Lecturer Pool for our School of Architecture, Built Environment, Computing, and Engineering - Department of Computer Science

Within the Department of Computer Science , we deliver practice led courses in areas such as:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Cyber Security
• Software Engineering
• Games Development
• Cloud Computing
• Data Science

Students learn in industry standard environments, including specialist labs in Millennium Point and the £70 million STEAMhouse facility, both designed to support technical innovation and collaborative problem solving. Our strong partnerships with organisations such as Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Cisco, Juniper and TIGA help ensure our curriculum remains aligned with current technologies and professional expectations.

We welcome Visiting Lecturers who can bring technical subject expertise, experience with industry standard tools and applied computing or engineering practice to help prepare graduates for the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Candidates must upload a current CV and provide two supporting statement s. It is essential that applicants address the following:

• areas of expertise
• teaching and/or relevant professional experience

By applying to this vacancy, you will be joining our Visiting Lecturer recruitment pool. Visiting Lecturer roles are part-time, fixed-term positions, with hours agreed between you and the academic schools as required. Posts are paid hourly, with rates varying according to the nature of the work.

When teaching opportunities arise that match your skills and experience, the academic schools will contact you directly to discuss them. Please note that contact is not guaranteed.

The recruitment pool is refreshed annually. You will be invited to resubmit your details if you wish to remain in the pool for the following year. If you do not respond, your information will be deleted in line with our Data Protection Policy

Further Information

Applicants are welcome to contact Matthew Randall at with any queries about the post.

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Please note any new engagement as a Visiting Lecturer, appointed from 2 November 2026, will normally be employed through our subsidiary company, BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University and eligible for membership of the BCU Support Services Retirement Plan only.

Closing Date: 29 Jul 2026

Department: Academic - Visiting Lecturers

Salary: Competitive Hourly Rates
The hourly rate for this role varies depending on the nature and level of teaching assigned. Specific rates will be confirmed when work is allocated.

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