The Department of Computer Science is one of four departments that make up the College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences (CDEPS) at Brunel University of London. It is a buoyant department with growing student numbers and expanding TNE activity. It has a particular focus on small-group collaborative project work and employability, for which Brunel is ranked in the top 20% of UK universities for Computer Science (LEO 2025). Computer Science is a strong-performing department, and the…
50-strong faculty are proud of its collaborative, supportive and hardworking culture.
Reporting to the Executive Dean, the new postholder will develop a clear and exciting vision for the department. Priorities for the role include: further building research capacity and performance; expanding into new growth areas; and encouraging cross-disciplinary collaboration. The successful candidate will be expected to remain research-active and also to contribute to the delivery of taught provision within the College.
The ideal candidate will be an outstanding leader of people, who enjoys inspiring others to embrace change, and enabling each and every member of the department to grow. They will demonstrate strategic vision and some prior management experience. The new Head will be appointed to an underpinning Professorial role on a Teaching and Research career pathway: as such they will have a sustained record of high-quality research in a Computer Science discipline and well-established leadership skills, with a commitment to the delivery of high-quality education and student experience. The candidate will have had the opportunity to lead or contribute to sustainable change and will be sensitive to EDI considerations. They must have the experience and interpersonal skills to take a strong department to new heights.
This is an opportunity to contribute to the leadership of the College and the wider University and support the Executive Dean in building the reputation of the College as an internationally competitive centre of excellence.
For further details on the role, please visit https://www.minervasearch.com/current-opportunities/brunelcomputerscience/ To apply, please send a covering letter and CV to brunelcomputerscience@minervasearch.com by 29th October 2026.
