Computing Faculty - Foundation Studies

Arden University; Manchester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university in Manchester seeks Lecturers for its Centre for Academic Persistence. This role involves delivering engaging lectures in Computing both online and face-to-face, overseeing assessments, and collaborating with colleagues for academic support. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree, relevant teaching qualifications, and a strong background in programming and academic skills. Benefits include generous holidays and a pension plan. This position is permanent and full-time.

Benefits

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Generous pension plan with company contributions

Private medical insurance coverage

Access to Perkbox benefits

Free Arden course for employees

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent qualification required.
• Recognised HE Teaching Qualification or commitment to achieve within 12 months.
• CPD evidence showing commitment to enhancing teaching capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lectures both face-to-face and online.
• Take on module leadership for consistent quality.
• Oversee assessment marking and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with colleagues for academic support.
• Drive innovation in teaching methods.

Skills

Teaching Computing and academic skills

Programming (Python, Java)

Database management

Operating systems/networking

Digital business/ethics

IT project management

Data analysis/Big Data/AI

Cloud computing

HCI/UX/Web development

Cyber security

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in relevant subject

Recognised HE Teaching Qualification

Job description

Salary: £41,220 - £47,728 per annum
Employment type: Permanent
Hours per week: 37
Reporting into: Senior Lecturer
Department: Centre for Academic Persistence

About Arden University

We are an aspirational and multi‑award‑winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first‑choice university for career‑focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.

About our Department

The Centre for Academic Persistence focuses on helping and supporting students through their first‑year university journey. We are a large team passionate about supporting students to realise their potential, working across programmes such as the Foundation Year, CertHE, the On Track initiative, Pass First Time, and the university new student orientation.

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a team of Lecturers to join the Centre for Academic Persistence to support the delivery of STEM FY on each campus. This role includes 16 hours of teaching (four groups), academic support through office hours and tutorials, and facilitation of the cover rota on campus. You will be required to attend campus 3–4 days a week to match the student timetable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and dynamic lectures both face‑to‑face and online for blended and distance‑learning students.
• Take on module leadership, ensuring consistent quality and development of learning materials and schemes of work.
• Oversee assessment marking, create authentic assessments, and provide high‑quality feedback.
• Lead or support the creation of new programmes and refresh existing ones to align with industry trends and employer requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide academic advice and support to students.
• Drive innovation in teaching methods, student support, and assessment.
• Assist with student orientation weeks (online and face‑to‑face on campus).
• Support students with their assessments including 1‑1s, group tutorials and scaffolded assessment feedback sessions.
• Provide reminders and track students who are at risk of non‑submission via phone calls, online 1‑1 tutorials and face‑to‑face assessment tutorials.
• Work closely to develop our assessment and resit clinics.
• Develop and create interactive videos, podcasts and activities for the VLE and in‑class activities.
• Support the delivery of the Pass First Time programme to STEM Foundation Year.

Qualifications & Essential Skills / Experience

• Master's degree or equivalent professional qualification in a subject relevant to the teaching area.
• Recognised HE Teaching Qualification and/or Advance HE Fellowship at FHEA/SFHEA level, or a commitment to achieve this within 12 months of appointment.
• Evidence of CPD demonstrating commitment to enhancing teaching capability and practical teaching methods.
• Proven experience teaching Computing and academic skills, including programming (Python, Java), database, operating systems/networking, digital business/ethics, IT project management, data analysis/Big Data/AI, cloud, HCI/UX/Web development, and cyber security.

Why Arden

At Arden, we are committed to removing barriers to learning and making education more accessible. In return, we offer:

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays, with a Christmas closure.
• Generous Aviva pension plan with company contributions.
• SimplyHealth plan option and private medical insurance coverage.
• Access to Perkbox benefits.
• Study any Arden course for free, with discounts for family and friends.
• Our ‘Golden Ticket’ allows you to gift anyone a free Arden education.

Closing Date

1st January (Midnight). We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs.