Associate Lecturer - Internet and Web Technologies

Birkbeck University London; City Of London; Presencial; GBP 81.000 - 115.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Birkbeck University London invites applications for an Associate Lecturer to deliver the Internet and Web Technologies module (Level 7). The role covers 33–36 hours and runs on Wednesdays, 6–9pm, from 13 January to 24 March 2027, on a fixed-term, part-time basis.

The successful candidate will bring practical and theoretical knowledge of HTML/CSS, JavaScript, DOM, JSON, REST, Node.js/Express, and related web technologies, with exposure to PHP and front-end frameworks like Bootstrap and React.

Formación

• History of the internet and the web knowledge
• HTML and CSS basics
• XML and DTDs; some XSDL awareness
• JavaScript programming including recent language additions
• DOM manipulation capabilities
• Reasonable knowledge of jQuery
• JSON structure and processing
• Templating languages and frontend frameworks such as Bootstrap
• HTTP, Node.js and Express understanding
• Some server-side technologies and frameworks
• Experience writing fairly simple PHP programs
• Understanding REST principles
• Ability to use React basics
• Knowledge of TCP/IP stack layers and related protocols

Conocimientos

JavaScript programming

DOM manipulation

JSON / JSON Schema

HTTP / REST

Node.js / Express

jQuery

Bootstrap templating

HTML / CSS basics

XML / DTDs

React basics

TCP/IP layers

Herramientas

PHP

JSON parsing

Bootstrap

jQuery

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).

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.

Enquiries

If you have technical issues or difficulties using the recruitment portal, please contact [e-mail] , providing your name and the job reference number of the position.

While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.

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.