Computer Science Online Tutor

University of London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A renowned educational institution in the UK is looking for Online Tutors specialized in Interaction Design to support the BSc Computer Science programme. Successful candidates will provide academic support, assess student work, and offer feedback through the Coursera platform. The role requires a postgraduate qualification and experience in higher education. This is a self-employed contractor position with competitive flat fees per study session and additional payments for assessment marking.

Qualifications

• Motivated and enjoys working with students.
• Extensive experience in assessment duties.
• Ability to provide detailed feedback.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive support to students on the Coursera platform.
• Mark summative assessments and provide detailed feedback.
• Collaborate with Module Leader and Programme Director.

Skills

Experience in higher education

Distance learning experience

Proactive student support

Education

Postgraduate qualification in computer science or related field

Job description

The Role

The University of London is accepting applications for Online Tutors with a specialist background in Interaction Design to support the online BSc Computer Science programme, with academic direction from Goldsmiths.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals with experience in higher education and distance learning. In particular, applicants will need to have extensive experience of undertaking assessment duties similar to those outlined in the role description.

The Online Tutor’s tasks include proactive support to students via the Coursera platform; marking summative assessments and providing detailed feedback. Each Online Tutor will be supported by a Module Leader and Programme Director, and will work closely with University of London’s Programme Manager.

More information about the BSc Computer Science programme can be found at https://london.ac.uk/courses/computer-science.

Module Specification

As an Online Tutor, you will be required to provide academic support for the following module on the BSc Computer Science programme:

Interaction Design

This module will provide students with the knowledge and methods from the field of Human‑Computer Interaction (HCI) about how to better design computer systems for use by humans by providing theory and techniques which will help students to design more usable computer systems.

Location

Remote

Employment Type

Self‑employed contractor

Salary

£1,451.89.00 flat fee per study session

Assessment marking is paid separately at £24.53 per coursework assignment and £13.58 per exam script marked.

Candidate Profile

You will be a motivated individual who enjoys working with students and who is driven to support students to achieve success in their studies.

You will have experience working in a Higher Education Institution and have a computer science or related qualification at Postgraduate level.

Further Information

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your Covering Letter and CV before the closing date at midnight on 18th of February 2026.

As part of our recruitment process, we require professional references to verify your qualifications, work experience, and performance. Please be prepared to provide a list of references, including at least two individuals who can speak to your professional skills and accomplishments.

The University will be unable to sponsor candidates for a visa for this role.

For queries, contact the Online Tutor Network team via [e-mail].