Online lecturer - Computing

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

FutureLearn is seeking lecturers for MSc computing programmes, focusing on areas like Software Development and Cyber Security. Candidates should possess a PhD or relevant industry experience, along with a passion for teaching and supporting student success. This role involves content development and online teaching, contributing to a transformative learning experience.

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching and learning within post-graduate UK Higher Education.
• Experience of teaching within the UK computing science subject area.
• Experience of online teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop module content and teach online for MSc computing programmes.
• Collaborate with academic leadership and e-learning designers.
• Supervise online research projects and dissertations.

Skills

Team working

Communication

Passion for student success

Education

PhD or substantial industry experience

Eligibility for Fellowship of AdvanceHE

Job description

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At FutureLearn, we’re passionate about the power of lifelong learning. We help learners from all over the world progress in their careers – and invest in their futures.

We truly believe that up-skilling is a worthy investment, and we hope to empower our learners to take control of their careers through personalised learning pathways – giving them progress at their fingertips.

Partnering with 260+ world-class educational partners, including prestigious universities, global brands and industry partners, we offer our 20 million-strong learner community the opportunity to discover and access flexible, high-quality online courses and degrees.

We’re not here just to teach new skills (although we do that well), we want to help transform lives. FutureLearn is looking to build our teams with people who share our passion for lifelong learning, career empowerment and education for all. If that sounds like you, get in touch. You could help us achieve our biggest goal yet – becoming the world’s best AI-powered, career-based learning platform and OPM.

What is the opportunity?

We are currently seeking lecturers who would wish to develop module content and / or teach online on several MSc computing programmes. We are particularly interested in lecturers who have expertise in the following subject areas:

• Software Development
• Security Testing
• Cyber Security Automation
• Application of Data Science
• Web Development
• Computing and Society

For content creation and development, you will work collaboratively with our academic leadership team and e-learning designers to develop module materials and assessment.

As part of the online teaching role, you will be required to work autonomously to undertake online teaching and assessment as well as online research project (dissertation) supervision in the future.

What you will bring to the table:

• A PhD or substantial industry experience within a relevant subject area
• Experience of teaching and learning within post-graduate UK Higher Education
• Experience of teaching within the UK computing science subject area
• Eligibility for Fellowship of AdvanceHE
• Excellent team working and communication skills
• A passion and commitment for supporting students to succeed
• Experience of online teaching and learning
• Experience of dissertation / research project supervision

What happens next?

Ready to go for it? Click 'Apply', include your CV and tell us why you'd like to become a FutureLearner, and how you’ll nail this role.

Recruitment Process

Please contact [emailprotected] if you require any reasonable adjustments or alterations to be made to support you through the recruitment process.

Diversity Statement

We value all the great benefits that diversity brings and encourage everyone to bring their whole self to work – At FutureLearn we are proud to have Diversity and Inclusion at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

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