Computer Studies Lecturer

GBS Group (UK); Cragg Vale; 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 courses

Flexible Benefits and discounts

Job summary

A higher education institution is looking for Lecturers to teach across a range of undergraduate levels in their BSc (Hons) Computing programme. Candidates should have a Master's degree and UK HE lecturing experience, with knowledge in areas like Programming, Cybersecurity, and AI. The position offers teaching flexibility, and responsibilities include planning and assessing student work, developing course materials, and engaging in staff development activities.

Qualifications

• You will hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area.
• You have previous UK HE lecturing experience.
• You will be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of programming and software development.

Responsibilities

• All aspects of planning, delivering, and assessing student work.
• Developing, updating, and improving course materials.
• Engaging in staff development activities and administrative duties.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of Programming and software development

Knowledge of Cybersecurity

Knowledge of Cloud computing

Education

Master's degree in a relevant subject area

PhD in a relevant subject area

Job description

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Department

Academic/Bath Spa University (BSU)

Location

Manchester

Salary

£51,000

The role

We are currently 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, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends.

Please note 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 have experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback
• You 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 holiday
• 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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