Associate Lecturer - Internet and Web Technologies

Birkbeck University of London; Camden Town; Presencial; GBP 83.000 - 117.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Birkbeck University of London is seeking an Associate Lecturer to teach the Internet and Web Technologies module (Level 7). The role is fixed-term and part-time, with 33–36 hours across the course and Wednesday evening sessions (6-9pm) from 13 January to 24 March 2027.

Candidates should have knowledge of HTML/CSS, web technologies, JSON, REST, and experience with Node.js/Express; familiarity with PHP, Bootstrap, and React basics is welcomed. Please submit a CV for consideration.

Formación

• Knowledge of the history of the internet and the web.
• Knowledge of HTML structure and CSS basics.
• Understanding of XML and DTDs; some knowledge of XSDL.

Responsabilidades

• Teach the Internet and Web Technologies module (Level 7).
• Deliver 33–36 hours across the course duration.
• Provide instruction and assessment related to the module content.

Conocimientos

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

DOM

jQuery

JSON

JSON Schema

Bootstrap

REST principles

React (basics)

TCP/IP knowledge

Educación

Level 7 teaching qualification or equivalent professional/industry experience

Herramientas

Node.js

Express

PHP

Descripción del empleo

We have an excellent opportunity for an Associate Lecturer for the following module:

• Internet and Web Technologies, Level 7
• 33 - 36 hours
• 13 January 2027 - 24 March 2027 (Wednesdays, 6-9pm)

We have an excellent opportunity for an Associate Lecturer for the following module:

• Internet and Web Technologies, Level 7
• 33 - 36 hours
• 13 January 2027 - 24 March 2027 (Wednesdays, 6-9pm)

You will have

• some knowledge of the history of the internet and the web
• knowledge of the structure of HTML and the basics of CSS
• a good understanding of XML and DTDs and, to a lesser extent, XSDL
• the ability to program in JavaScript, including knowledge of recent additions to the language
• knowledge of and ability to interact with and manipulate the DOM
• reasonable knowledge of jQuery
• knowledge of the structure of JSON and JSON schema, and the ability to process JSON files
• some knowledge of templating languages and frontend frameworks such as Bootstrap
• good understanding of and ability to use HTTP, Node.js and Express
• some knowledge of server-side technologies and frameworks
• experience of writing fairly simple PHP programs
• an understanding of REST principles
• an ability to use the basic components of React, and
• knowledge of the application, transport, network and link layers of the TCP/IP stack, including associated protocols and techniques: TCP, IP, DHCP, NAT, OSPF, error detection and correction, Ethernet and ARP.

You will also be qualified to the corresponding level of the award as required to teach (or demonstrate equivalent professional/industry level experience).

Please refer to the person specification for further selection criteria.

Contract:

Fixed-term contract. Part-time (3 teaching hours per week). Please submit a CV for consideration.

Closing date: Sunday 1 November 2026, interview date: Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Remuneration:

Payment is based on an hourly rate depending on length of continuous service with the College (starting rate£71.07 per hour inclusive of pro-rata London Allowance and holiday pay) for contact hours worked. This hourly rate is based on the starting point of Grade 7 and is inclusive of a ‘Duties Related to Teaching Multiplier’ at 2.5, which covers preparation, teaching, administration, assessment marking and other examining duties in connection with the course.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.