Senior Lecturer in Software Engineering - Manchester Metropolitan University

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and continuously improve undergraduate and postgraduate software engineering modules, incorporating industry‑relevant technologies such as cloud platforms and machine learning.
• Deliver engaging lectures, labs and workshops using active learning and project‑based approaches, ensuring alignment with degree‑apprenticeship standards.
• Mentor and supervise student project teams, guiding them through Agile development cycles and real‑world problem solving.
• Collaborate with external industry partners to embed current practice, secure work‑integrated learning opportunities, and keep course content up‑to‑date.
• Contribute to departmental research and scholarship in software engineering education, publishing findings and presenting at conferences.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a closely related field.
• Proven track record of high‑quality teaching at higher education level, preferably in degree‑apprenticeship or professional programmes.
• Strong practical expertise in Python, Java and modern software development practices (Agile, DevOps, cloud services).
• Experience designing curricula, assessment strategies and incorporating industry partnerships into teaching.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and ability to inspire diverse student cohorts.