Computer Studies Lecturer

GBS UK; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in London is seeking Lecturers to join their BSc (Hons) Computing programme. This role involves teaching across various undergraduate levels, engaging in course development, and requires flexibility to teach on weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Candidates should hold a Master's degree and possess relevant lecturing experience in computing. The institution offers a range of benefits including a workplace pension, tuition reimbursement, and additional leave based on service.

Benefits

1-day extra leave per year of service

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement for career development courses

Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery

Discounts platform

Reward and recognition programme

£500 award employee referral scheme

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Qualifications

• Hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area.
• Have previous UK HE lecturing experience.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of multiple areas related to computing.
• Experience supervising student work and providing feedback.
• Experience of accurate reporting and maintaining student records.
• Able to plan and prioritise work to meet deadlines.
• Work well with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess student work.
• Develop and improve course materials.
• Engage in staff development activities.
• Keep up to date with developments in the field.
• Work towards objectives for student success.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team-working skills

Ability to work under pressure

Extensive knowledge in programming and software development

Extensive knowledge in web development

Extensive knowledge in database systems

Extensive knowledge in cloud computing

Extensive knowledge in networking

Extensive knowledge in cybersecurity

Extensive knowledge in IoT and emerging technologies

Extensive knowledge in business IT systems

Extensive knowledge in IT management

Extensive knowledge in AI and Machine Learning

Extensive knowledge in Operating Systems

Extensive knowledge in UI/UX

Education

Master's degree in a relevant subject area

PhD

Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent

Job description

The role: We are currently seeking Lecturers to teach across a range of undergraduate levels as part of our BSc (Hons) Computing programme. Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends.

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

Qualifications

• 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:
  1. Programming and software development
  2. Web development
  3. Database systems
  4. Cloud computing
  5. Networking
  6. Cybersecurity
  7. IoT and emerging technologies
  8. Business IT systems
  9. IT management
  10. AI and Machine Learning
  11. Operating Systems
  12. 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 organised 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

Benefits

• 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
• Discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus

Quote

"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