Teaching Fellow in Software Engineering

To design and deliver a range of high-quality teaching materials, including content that develops students’ understanding of secure software development, secure coding practice and the integration of security throughout the software development lifecycle. Make a significant contribution to the planning, design and development of programmes, ensuring curricula reflect contemporary software engineering practice, including secure development, formal validation and verification, software assurance, high-integrity systems, DevSecOps, data protection, AI (agentic development), privacy, ethics and professional standards. Engage in relevant scholarship, research, professional and knowledge exchange activities, and carry out assigned administrative tasks.

Teaching and Learning

• Design and deliver teaching material across a range of modules or within a subject area, with particular emphasis on software engineering, AI (agentic development), secure software development, secure coding techniques, formal validation and verification, software assurance, high-integrity systems and the application of security-by-design principles.

• Set, mark and assess assignments and examinations and provide timely and constructive feedback to students.

• Identify needs and develop innovative, industry-informed approaches to teaching and learning that reflect current practice in secure software development, formal methods, assurance and emerging technologies.

• Produce research-informed teaching materials that support practical learning in secure development, verification, testing and evidence-based software assurance.

• Supervise and provide support and guidance for student learning activities, such as work-based learning, student projects, field trips and where appropriate, placements.

• Provide academic support and guidance for students. Act as personal tutor to a group of students.

• Contribute to the enhancement of the student experience outside of the learning environment to build cohort identity and sense of community.

• Lead on/contribute to programme and module development, ensuring that secure software development, formal validation and verification, software assurance and high-integrity software engineering are embedded progressively across the curriculum and aligned with relevant professional, accreditation and employer expectations.

• Contribute to the successful development of curricula and teaching methods in the School, including authentic project-based learning that enables students to design, implement, test, verify, document and evaluate software with security, resilience, safety, reliability, privacy and maintainability built in from the outset.

• Reflect on teaching practices and contribute, through appropriate fora, to the enhancement of teaching quality.

• Participate in the accreditation of courses and quality assurance and enhancement processes.

• Develop students’ understanding of assurance for high-integrity and safety-critical software, including risk and hazard analysis, fault and failure analysis, traceability from requirements to tests, verification evidence, dependability, certification awareness and the limitations of testing alone.

• Support students in applying secure software development practices within individual and group projects, including secure design rationale, version control, peer review, automated testing, secure documentation and reflection on legal, ethical and professional responsibilities.

Research and Scholarship

• Engage in subject, professional and pedagogy activity as required to support teaching.

• Identify sources of funding and contribute to the process of securing funds for own scholarly activities, as appropriate.

• Conduct individual or collaborative scholarly projects in the subject/pedagogical area.
• Disseminate results of scholarship through appropriate channels.

• Extend, transform and apply knowledge acquired from scholarship to teaching and appropriate external activities. Develop and produce learning materials.

• Develop knowledge exchange activities establishing research and/or educational links with industry and influencing public policy and the professions.

Leadership and Management

• Mentor colleagues with less experience and advise on personal development.

• As leader of a module/programme or significant sections of a programme, coordinate the work of other staff to ensure module, programme, enterprise or project is delivered to the standards required.

• Plan, co-ordinate engagement projects; organisation of external activities such as student projects, field trips and industrial placements; manage or monitor engagement budgets and ensure effective use of resources.

• Within the context of the role be responsible for administrative duties e.g. in areas such as admissions, timetabling, examinations, student attendance., * Contribute to a supportive working environment and develop productive working relationships with other team members.

• Support colleagues with less experience and advise on personal development; train/advise on own area of expertise where appropriate; coach and support colleagues in developing research.

• Attend and make a positive contribution to relevant school meetings. Participate in and assist the work of committees, working parties and panels etc.

• Effectively contribute to operational activity, process development, project work and organisational change.

• Contribute to wider school/university activities e.g. open days, student welcome, graduation and clearing events. Actively support the recruitment of students.

• Build internal and external links to enhance own teaching and learning activity.
• Participate in institutional widening participation and outreach activities.

• Develop an external engagement profile, engage with peers in own discipline both nationally and internationally.

• Act as an ambassador for the University in all interactions with current and prospective students, staff, visitors to the University, external partners, media and general public.

• Promote the University’s values of an inclusive and diverse community.

Values and Regulations

• Any other duties commensurate with the grade as deemed necessary by the Director of School.

• A commitment to LJMU’s values and regulations and Equality and Diversity Policy.

• Commitment to adhere to and promote the ethos of Respect Always as set out in the Respect Always Charter.

• Liverpool John Moores University recognises and is aware of its Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities. The post holder is required to minimise the environmental impact in the performance of the role, contribute to (and supervise if applicable) the implementation of environmental improvement measures and actively contribute to the delivery of LJMU’s Environmental Management and Sustainability Policy and the Climate Change Action Plan.

• The post-holder’s mandatory Health and Safety responsibilities, which have been agreed by the University’s Executive Leadership Team, are contained in Section 2 of the University’s Safety Management Code of Practice (MCP1) Organisation for the Implementation of the Health and Safety Policy. The post-holder’s mandatory Environmental Management responsibilities are contained in Section 2 of the University’s Environmental Management Code of Practice (ECP1) Organisation for the Implementation of the Environmental Management and Sustainability Policy.

• For some of your activity, from time to time, you may be required to contribute to externally funded projects such as research or EU projects.

The person specification describes the skills, experience, knowledge and aptitude required to perform the duties of this post effectively. The criteria order listed should not be taken to imply their relative importance. Both paid and unpaid experience may be relevant.

Essential Factors Evidence An honours degree or postgraduate degree in a related Application discipline. PhD level or other equivalent qualification, or appropriate Application level of experience, as appropriate to discipline. HE teaching qualification or commitment to enrol and Application and complete the LJMU PGCertLTHE programme in the three interview year induction plan. Ability to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels Application, in relevant lectures, tutorials and seminars and to interview and presentation supervise postgraduate students.

Proven record of ability to conduct high quality Application and research/scholarship which is reflected in the authorship interview of high quality publications or other research outputs. Record of identifying areas of research collaboration and Application and the ability to form collaborations. interview Understanding of how the outputs of scholarship and Application, research or professional body engagement can inform interview and presentation curriculum development in order to enhance the learning experience of students. Evidence of demonstrable engagement with the student experience.

Ability to develop ideas and find ways of disseminating Application and and applying the result of scholarship. interview Ability to initiate development in the curriculum and take Application and responsibility for the effective and efficient delivery of interview teaching programmes/modules.

Ability to undertake organisational and administrative Application and tasks appropriate to working within Higher Education. interview Commitment to fostering a positive learning environment Application and for students and of providing excellent pastoral and interview academic support to students. Ability to work both individually and as a member of Application and research/ teaching team. interview Ability to use ICT as a research tool and to develop Application and teaching materials. interview Excellent communication skills (oral and written), coupled Application, with the ability to develop these skills in students. interview and presentation Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire andApplication and collaborate interview Commitment to LJMUs values and regulations, including Application and equality and diversity policy. interview, Experience of submitting applications for external funding Application and through research grants and contracts, etc. interview Evidence of innovation in curriculum design and delivery, Application and particularly through the use of technology enhanced interview learning Membership of a relevant professional or teaching body Application

Location: Byrom Street Campus although staff may be asked to work in any location within the University. Mobility between locations will be subject to the exigencies of the service. Introduction: The appointed person will be expected to make broad contributions to the academic work of the School of Computer Science and Mathematics., Financial benefits: Competitive salaries based on a low contractual 35 hour working week. 7.1% employer pension contributions for non-academic staff enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). This is a temporary reduction from the previous rate of 17.5%, effective from April 2026, following the Fund’s triennial review. The reduction reflects the Fund’s current surplus and improved financial position. This does not affect your pension benefits, which are determined by LGPS scheme rules rather than the level of employer contributions. 28.68% employer contribution to pensions for teaching staff enrolled into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS).

Work life balance: Excellent annual leave provision. 30 days for support staff and 35 days for staff and senior managers grade 8 and above. 8 UK bank holidays and up to 5 University closure days between Christmas and New Year. Family friendly policies and a range of benefits to support including job-shares, flexible working hours and part-time roles where possible.

Health and wellbeing: Regular wellbeing support initiatives throughout the year. Access to a trained counsellor via Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Plus a programme of activities and range of support and resources to help look after your mental and physical wellbeing.

Career Benefits: Continuous development opportunities to enhance your knowledge and meet your career ambitions, including LinkedIn Learning.

Making a difference: LJMU Climate Action - be at the forefront of initiatives to tackle climate change. Share experiences and challenge unfair practices with our Diversity and Inclusion Staff Networks. Opportunity to volunteer at graduation ceremonies, clearing and open days.

Discounts and other benefits: A reward and benefits platform, giving savings on day-today purchases across a range of retail outlets. Interest free loans repayable across twelve monthly instalments, including loans for annual travel season tickets and cycle to work scheme. Massively discounted gym and fitness classes at the University Sport Building.