Lecturer in Applied Informatics

School: Arts, Social Sciences and Management

Division: Business, Enterprise and Management 

Contract Type: Teaching & Scholarship - the opportunity to move to a Teaching and Research contract would be available from 2028/2029, once the programmes are developed and running

Duration: Open-Ended

Hours: 35 hours per week (1 FTE)

Grade/Salary:

• Lecturer Grade 8: £45,641 - £57,666 (with possible progression to £64,878)
• Starting salary would be based on experience.

Ref: CVHD00087A

Queen Margaret University (QMU) is embarking on a significant, ambitious strategic expansion of its portfolio into Applied Informatics and Data Science. As part of the team leading the development of these new programmes, we are seeking a highly motivated, innovative, and experienced academic to join us. While applicants would require knowledge and understanding of the wider field of informatics and data science, they would be expected to bring specific knowledge and expertise in app or UX design, ideally with a background in the creative, cultural, entertainment, or knowledge industries.

As part of a planned expansion to grow our academic portfolio and meet national demand for digital and AI-related skills, we are building a new, distinctive disciplinary area at QMU. QMU wants to position itself as a leader in the ethical, applied, and socially responsible use of data and technology, with a focus on its application in the health, education, creative, and business/hospitality sectors.

We are looking for passionate educators who are excited by the challenge of developing something new. You will play a leading role in designing and developing our new undergraduate and postgraduate provision, ensuring our programmes are efficient, scalable, and market differentiated.

Working collaboratively with colleagues from our School of Arts, Social Science and Management, and our School of Health, the first two years in the role will be focused on:

• Working with our partners, Higher Education Partners, to adapt their existing asynchronous online programmes for launch by QMU in Autumn 2027.
• Developing curricula that bridge the divide between technology and human-centric fields like health, education, hospitality, and the creative industries.
• Developing and delivering a module on “Digital Marketing and E-Commerce Management” focused on sector contextualised website design
• Contributing to the development of our transnational education (TNE) portfolios by supporting transnational partner organisations to develop programmes in this new area.

We are seeking candidates who combine strong theoretical knowledge with up-to-date practical skills in applied informatics or data science who are passionate about the practical, real-world application of technology.

All applicants must have prior experience in UK higher education, particularly in module design, with a strong understanding of UK quality assurance processes, and strong connections to businesses in the creative and cultural industries. You must be passionate about teaching and learning and have a positive attitude to new ways of learning, including asynchronous online provision.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the pedagogical and strategic direction of a new discipline at QMU. You will be joining an institution with a strong focus on professional practice and applied learning.

Should you have any queries regarding the application process or require any special assistance, please contact Human Resources by email recruitment@qmu.ac.uk

Should you wish to apply for the vacancy, please visit our vacancies page download the job description and complete an application online form, and submit along with an up-to-date CV. The application should detail why you are interested in the role and how you meet the essential criteria.

The closing date for this position is 23.59 on 29 October 2026

Please note, this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a high volume of applications.

This role does meet the minimum requirements set by UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.