Computer Studies Lecturer

Gbs Uk; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An education provider in Potters Bar is seeking Lecturers for their BSc (Hons) Computing programme. Candidates should have a Master's degree, relevant UK HE lecturing experience, and expertise in areas like software development, web development, and AI. The role requires flexibility for teaching during weekdays and weekends. Benefits include additional leave, a pension scheme, and tuition reimbursement for career development courses.

Benefits

1-day extra leave per year of service

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery

Discounts platform

Reward and recognition programme

£500 award employee referral scheme

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Qualifications

• Previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area.
• Experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback.
• Ability to maintain thorough and organised student records.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Willingness to engage in continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Planning, delivering, and assessing student work.
• Developing and updating course materials.
• Using a variety of teaching methods.
• Engaging in staff development activities.
• Keeping up to date with developments in your field.

Skills

Programming and software development

Web development

Database systems

Cloud computing

Networking

Cybersecurity

AI and Machine Learning

Excellent communication skills

Team-working skills

Education

Master's degree in a relevant subject area

PhD (desirable)

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