Computer Studies Lecturer

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Flexible Benefits

Tuition reimbursement for career development courses

Workplace pension scheme

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Lecturer for the BSc (Hons) Computing programme. This position involves teaching at various levels, requiring a Master's degree and prior higher education lecturing experience. Responsibilities include planning and delivering lessons, developing course materials, and engaging in staff development activities. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in areas like programming and cybersecurity, alongside excellent communication skills. The role offers 25 days of annual leave, a pension scheme, and flexible benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; PhD desirable.
• Extensive knowledge of programming, web development, and more.
• Previous lecturing experience in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess student work.
• Develop and update course materials.
• Engage in staff development and administrative duties.
• Keep up to date with developments in the field.

Skills

Previous UK HE lecturing experience

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Extensive knowledge in Programming and software development

Team-working skills

Education

Master's degree in relevant subject area

PhD in relevant subject area (desirable)

Job description

Job Overview

Department: Academic/Bath Spa University (BSU)

Location: Manchester

Salary: £51,000

Employment type: Full-time

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Job function: Education and Training

Industries: Education

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 rôle is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• All aspects of planning, delivering, and assessing student work, ensuring 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 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.

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

Equity Statement

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.