Computer Studies Lecturer

GEDU Global Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,900 - 56,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement for career development

Flexible Benefits

£500 award employee referral scheme

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Computer Studies Lecturer to teach in their BSc (Hons) Computing program. The role requires flexibility in teaching times and involves planning, delivering, and assessing student work. Candidates should have a Master's degree, UK lecturing experience, and extensive knowledge in areas like programming and cybersecurity. This full-time position offers various benefits and aims to support diverse student backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant subject area; PhD is desirable.
• UK HE lecturing experience in relevant field.
• Knowledge in areas like programming, web dev, cloud computing, and more.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess student work following learning outcomes.
• Update and improve course materials.
• Engage in staff development activities and admin duties.

Skills

Programming and software development

Web development

Database systems

Cloud computing

Networking

Cybersecurity

IoT and emerging technologies

Business IT systems

AI and Machine Learning

Operating Systems

UI/UX

Education

Master's degree in a relevant subject area

PhD in a relevant subject area

Job description

Computer Studies Lecturer – GEDU Global Education

Department: Academic/Bath Spa University partnership (BSU)
Location: Birmingham (On‑Site)
Salary: £51,000
Contract: Full‑Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

Our Vision: Changing lives through education.

Role Summary

We are seeking Lecturers to teach across a range of undergraduate levels as part of our BSc (Hons) Computing programme. Flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings, and weekends is required. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Lecturer in Computing at Global Banking School, you will deliver modules based around three main themes: Technology, Software, and Data. You will develop and deliver comprehensive course materials and oversee learning, teaching, and assessment of students, keeping up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices.

Responsibilities

• All aspects of planning, delivering, and assessing student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met.
• Developing, updating, and improving course materials as appropriate.
• Using a variety of learning and teaching methods/materials.
• Actively engaging in staff development activities, peer observations, meetings and other administrative duties.
• Understanding and keeping up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices.
• Working towards a range of clearly defined objectives for student attendance, continuation, completion, satisfaction and student progression.

About You

• Hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable).
• Have previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area.
• Be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of two or more of the following areas: Programming and software development, Web development, Database systems, Cloud computing, Networking, Cybersecurity, IoT and emerging technologies, Business IT systems, IT management, AI and Machine Learning, Operating Systems, UI/UX.
• Have experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback.
• Have experience of accurate reporting and ability to maintain thorough and organised student records.
• Be able to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines.
• Have excellent communication, interpersonal and team‑working skills.
• Be able to work with diverse groups of people.

Desirable

• Hold a Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years) or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent).
• Have experience of designing/developing academic or professional education programmes or equivalent.

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays.
• 1‑day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses.
• Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme and much more.
• Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more.
• Reward and recognition programme.
• £500 award employee referral scheme.
• Discretionary annual performance bonus.

“The diversity and sense of community at GBS make it truly special. Working with colleagues from different cultures fosters mutual learning and understanding. Everyone is united by a shared goal: to support each other and deliver the best possible experience for our students.” — John Traichaisit, Consultant Lecturer

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level | Employment type: Full-time | Job function: Education and training | Industry: Education