Lecturer in Computer Science

Goldsmiths, University of London; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in London seeks an inspiring individual to lead postgraduate teaching in computer science. You will create course content, engage students, and uphold academic standards while promoting diversity and inclusion within the department. Ideal candidates should possess a PhD and experience teaching computer science in higher education. This role offers competitive benefits and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Interest-free travel loans

Excellent annual leave entitlement

Membership in pension scheme

Volunteering leave

Access to employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

On-site dining facilities

Qualifications

• PhD qualification or equivalent professional experience in a relevant subject area.
• Experience teaching computer science to diverse groups of students.
• Broad understanding of the undergraduate computer science curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Lead postgraduate modules and produce content for online learning programmes.
• Liaise with module leaders to align content with programme curricula.
• Set coursework and assessments.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Software or web programming skills

Knowledge of pedagogy associated with teaching

Experience teaching computer science

Familiarity with video production techniques

Education

PhD in relevant subject area

Postgraduate qualification in teaching

Job description

To these developments. Now is an exciting time to be joining this school. We are at the beginning of several major initiatives that will help us widen and deepen the influence of both our research and our teaching. We are proud of our inclusive, friendly culture and continue to promote and encourage diversity with several policies, including the option to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from maternity leave and other breaks in service. The School of Computing is committed to ensuring the selection process is fair and inclusive in all respects. We particularly welcome applications from women and BAME groups that are under‑represented in UK Computer Science Departments. Reporting to: Head of Subject Area in Computer Science and AI.

Goldsmiths, University of London, is a world‑leading centre of educational excellence where ground‑breaking research meets innovative teaching and thinking. We’re looking for inspiring and talented people to help build on our global reputation while also growing personally in a true learning organisation. As a college we are working to tackle inequality in all its forms and are working to promote equality on grounds of race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibilities. We are keen to attract candidates from diverse backgrounds who share our commitment to creating an inclusive culture in which all students and staff feel welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Postgraduate module leadership and teaching, via the production of content for the online learning programmes.
• Liaising with module leaders where necessary to ensure module content remains relevant to, and compatible with, programme curricula.
• Setting of coursework and examination assessments.
• Keeping up to date with knowledge of pedagogical issues in your subject.
• Preparation for the postgraduate examination boards.
• Enthusing and engaging students at all levels and in a variety of contexts.
• Undertaking any other duties as may reasonably be required by the Head of Subject.
• Being aware of and aligned with Goldsmiths regulations, strategy, and objectives to work together to proactively advance equality and diversity.
• Helping to maintain a safe working environment by participating in training and by following University Health and Safety Codes of Practice and Policy.

Assessment Criteria

• Holds a PhD qualification or equivalent professional experience in a relevant subject area.
• Holds a postgraduate qualification in teaching. (Desirable)
• Has experience of teaching computer science both to small and large groups of undergraduate students or in a distance‑learning setting.
• Has a broad understanding of the undergraduate computer science curriculum.
• Has knowledge of pedagogy associated with teaching in higher education.
• Has a deep knowledge in one or more areas of computer science such as cybersecurity, computer encryption, software engineering, machine learning and AI.
• Has software or web programming skills in one or more languages.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is familiar with video production techniques and distance learning pedagogy. (Desirable)

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Working in Zone 2, with fantastic transport links and interest‑free travel to work loans.
• Excellent annual leave entitlement plus additional closure days at Christmas and Easter.
• Membership of USS or LPFA pension scheme, dependent upon grade.
• 3 days of volunteering leave per annum, plus parental and study leave allowance.
• Maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave and pay.
• Contractual sick pay provision.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, offering 24/7/365 confidential and free advice, support, and information service on a range of personal, family, or work‑related matters.
• Free eye tests.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Wellbeing initiatives including the Chaplaincy and Staff Choir.
• On‑site dining facilities.
• Access to University of London facilities such as Senate House Library.
• Membership of Staff Diversity Networks: (Dis)Ability, Goldsmiths Race Equality Group, LGBTQ+, Menopause, Parents and Carers, Women at Goldsmiths. Staff are also encouraged to join networks as Allies should they wish to do so rather than as members.