Subject Leader, Computer Science and Mathematics

The School of Computer Science and Mathematics is dedicated to producing research that has real-world application, boasting specialisms in immersive technologies, applications of artificial intelligence, trustworthy computing technologies and data science.

Our academics have a strong track record of collaborating with others in the industry, having previously used our expertise to work with organisations such as the BBC, NHS, Panasonic and EPSRC amongst many others. The school also works with local, regional and national organisations through student placement, research, consultancy, short-course activity and has a number of active knowledge transfer partnerships.

We are seeking to appoint an additional Subject Leader to help oversee undergraduate and postgraduate teaching provision with a specific focus on enhancing the student experience and student outcomes. This is a senior leadership role and will involve line management of Programme Leaders and their respective academic teams to deliver high quality and impactful teaching with positive student outcomes towards achieving TEF gold status. You will be a member of the School Management Team and be expected to lead on strategic initiatives with colleagues in the school and wider university. You will support and deputise for the School Director when called upon and represent the school's interests in various fora and committees throughout the institution.

You will bring proven experience of leading and implementing change at a senior level, alongside substantial line management expertise within Higher Education or a comparable environment. With a strong student-focused approach, you will demonstrate a deep understanding of the Higher Education landscape, including policy and regulatory frameworks. In addition, you will hold a PhD or equivalent qualification, or possess significant professional experience, relevant to the discipline of computer science and mathematics.

• Generous annual leave entitlement and Christmas period closure with the option to purchase additional annual leave
• Excellent pension scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Family friendly policies
• Car and travel loan schemes

We are also investing in our staff and students by creating a busy and thriving campus, the hubs of which are our friendly and inclusive Student Life, Redmonds, Tithebarn and Byrom Street buildings. Our staff are visible and present for our students and this all adds to the fantastic student experience of living and studying in such a vibrant city. We see our staff as very much part of this community and value their contribution to the success of LJMU, Liverpool and the wider northwest region.

If you're inspired by the idea of joining a growing university and bringing your expertise to a community where you can truly make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you.

At Liverpool John Moores University, our students thrive because of the people who teach, guide, and inspire them, we truly make a difference. Every year, our commitment to exceptional education attracts talented students from across the UK and the world. This growth is fuelled by inspirational academics, professionals who bring vision, passion, and expertise to their disciplines. Driven by our continued growth in student numbers and our commitment to delivering outstanding learning, teaching, and research opportunities for our students, we are expanding our academic community. As part of this growth, we are creating a number of key academic positions that will play an integral role in shaping our university's next chapter.