Computer Studies Lecturer

GEDU Global Education; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Stratford-upon-Avon is seeking Lecturers for their BSc (Hons) Computing programme. The role involves planning, delivering, and assessing student work while engaging in staff development. Candidates should have a Master's degree, UK HE lecturing experience, and extensive knowledge in various computing areas. This role offers flexible hours and a collaborative work environment, fostering diversity and community among staff and students.

Benefits

1 day of extra leave per year

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement for courses

Flexible benefits scheme

Wellbeing centre access

£500 award for employee referral

Discretionary performance bonus

Qualifications

• Hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area; Ph.D. desirable.
• Previous UK HE lecturing experience.
• Experience supervising student work and providing support.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Planning, delivering, and assessing student work.
• Developing and improving course materials.
• Engaging in staff development activities.
• Ensuring all learning outcomes are met.

Skills

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

Education

Master's degree in a relevant subject area

Ph.D. (desirable)

Job description

We are currently seeking Lecturers to teach across a range of undergraduate levels as part of our BSc (Hons) Computing programme. Our delivery model requires flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings, and 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 & Requirements

• You will hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area (Ph.D. 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 your 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 and Benefits

• 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 of design and development of academic or professional education programmes or equivalent.
• 1 day of 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 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