Computer Studies Lecturer

Gbs Uk; Golcar; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based educational institution is seeking a Lecturer to teach in its BSc (Hons) Computing programme. Responsibilities include planning and assessing student work, developing course materials, and engaging in administrative duties. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree, UK HE lecturing experience, and extensive knowledge of programming or AI. This role offers flexibility in teaching hours and other benefits including career development and a performance bonus.

Benefits

Extra leave days

Pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible benefits

Discount platform

Wellbeing centre

Employee referral scheme

Performance bonus

Qualifications

• You will hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable).
• You will have previous UK HE lecturing experience.
• You will be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge in programming, web development, and related areas.
• You will have experience supervising student work and providing support.
• You will maintain thorough and organized student records.

Responsibilities

• All aspects of planning, delivering, and assessing student work.
• Developing and updating course materials.
• Engaging in staff development activities and administrative duties.
• Understanding developments in your field and student support practices.

Skills

Teaching skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamworking

Organizational skills

Knowledge of cybersecurity

Knowledge of AI and Machine Learning

Knowledge of cloud computing

Knowledge of programming and software development

Education

Master's degree in a relevant subject

PhD in a relevant subject

Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice

Job description

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.

What you'll be doing

• 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:
• 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.

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.

"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