Computer Studies Lecturer

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Tuition reimbursement for career development

Job summary

An educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking experienced Lecturers to join their team. The role entails teaching across a range of undergraduate levels in Computing and requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree, with a PhD being desirable, and previous UK HE lecturing experience is essential. The position offers a competitive salary of £51,000 and comprehensive benefits, including annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Hold a Master's degree; PhD is desirable.
• Previous UK HE lecturing experience required.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess student work to meet learning outcomes.
• Develop and improve course materials.
• Engage in staff development activities and peer observations.

Skills

Programming and software development

Web development

Cloud computing

Cybersecurity

AI and Machine Learning

Database systems

Excellent communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant subject area

PhD (desirable)

Job description

Role Summary

Department: Academic/Bath Spa University (BSU) – 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. We require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Main Responsibilities

• Planning, delivering, and assessing student work to ensure learning outcomes are met.
• Developing, updating, and improving course materials.
• Using a variety of learning and teaching methods/materials.
• Actively engaging in staff development activities, peer observations, meetings, and other administrative duties.
• Keeping up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices.
• Working towards objectives for student attendance, continuation, completion, satisfaction, and progression.

Requirements

About you:

• Hold a Master’s degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable).
• Have previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area.
• 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
• Experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback.
• Experience of accurate reporting and maintaining thorough and organised student records.
• Ability to work under pressure, plan and prioritise workload to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team‑working skills.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.

Desirable

• 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).
• Experience designing/developing 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.

Equality 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.