Computer Studies Lecturer

GBS Group (UK); Chorley; Hybrid; 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 courses

Flexible Benefits including Cycle to Work

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Job summary

A UK educational institution is seeking Lecturers to join its BSc (Hons) Computing programme. The position requires teaching across various undergraduate levels, with flexibility for weekday, evening, and weekend hours. Candidates should hold a Master's degree and have UK HE lecturing experience, along with comprehensive knowledge in areas such as programming, cybersecurity, and AI. Excellent communication skills are essential. The role offers a salary of £51,000 and generous benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area, PhD desirable.
• Previous UK HE lecturing experience.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge in key areas like programming and cybersecurity.
• Experience supervising student work and providing feedback.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess student work to meet learning outcomes.
• Develop and improve course materials.
• Engage in staff development activities and meetings.
• Maintain organized student records and accurate reporting.
• Work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Skills

Programming and software development

Web development

Database systems

Cloud computing

Cybersecurity

Networking

AI and Machine Learning

UI/UX

Education

Master's degree in relevant subject area

PhD

Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice

Job description

Department: Academic/Bath Spa University (BSU)

Location: Manchester

Salary: £51,000

Role

We are seeking Lecturers to teach across a range of undergraduate levels as part of our BSc (Hons) Computing programme with our Bath Spa University partnership. Due to our delivery model, flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings, and weekends is required. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Main 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.

Requirements

• You will hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable).
• You will have previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area.
• You will 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
• You will have experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback.
• You will have experience of accurate reporting and ability to maintain thorough and organized student records.
• You will be able to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines.
• You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills.
• You will be able to work with diverse groups of people.

Desirable

• You will 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).
• You will have experience of design / development of 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.

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— John Traichaisit, Consultant Lecturer

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