Lecturer in Computing

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking exceptional lecturers in computing to join their School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences. This role offers the opportunity to engage in both online and face-to-face teaching, fostering a collaborative environment while supporting diverse learners. Candidates should hold a PhD in computing and possess extensive teaching experience, particularly in areas like software development and machine learning. This position not only emphasizes academic excellence but also values public engagement and community involvement, making it perfect for those passionate about education and technology.

Qualifications

• Experience as an IT practitioner with extensive teaching experience.
• Understanding of principles of widening participation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute through online and face-to-face teaching and administration.
• Support collaborative culture and student supervision.

Skills

Teaching Excellence

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Public Engagement

Module Tutoring

Education

PhD in Computing or Related Area

Tools

Python

Java

Machine Learning

AI Systems

Data Management

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Lecturer in Computing

We are looking for exceptional lecturers in computing to join Birkbeck’s School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences.

Salary range: £42,365 rising to £48,424 per annum

Contract type: Open-ended

Mode: Full-time

Grade: 7

Business Unit: School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences

Closing Date: 25/10/2023

Ref No: 1649

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We are seeking exceptional computing lecturers to join our department. As a core member of our academic staff, you will contribute through online and face-to-face teaching, administration, knowledge transfer, and public engagement. The role includes supporting our collaborative culture, blended, face-to-face, and hyflex teaching, student supervision, and module administration. The position is available part-time as a proportion of FTE.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially encouraging those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities. Birkbeck is committed to diversity, holding an Athena SWAN award, membership of WISE, and operating schemes like Disability Confident and Mindful Employer.

To qualify, you should have a PhD in computing or a related area, experience as an IT practitioner, extensive teaching experience in computing subjects, and experience as a lead module tutor at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. An understanding of Birkbeck’s principles of widening participation and experience working with mature, part-time, and non-traditional learners are also important.

Additionally, you should:

• Be committed to excellence in teaching,
• Provide a rich learning experience for students with diverse skills,
• Have an interest in impact and public engagement activities,
• Be able to work collegially, demonstrating strong interpersonal, organizational, and administrative skills to manage teaching teams.

Preferred experience includes designing, delivering, and convening courses in areas such as modern software development, programming in Python and Java, software engineering, data management, systems, machine learning, AI systems, networks, or information security. Professional experience as a computing practitioner is also desirable.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to give a seminar presentation and attend an interview.

Remuneration:

Grade 7 on the College's London Pay Scale, from £42,365 to £48,424 per annum. The salary includes a consolidated weighting/allowance applicable to staff whose normal contractual place of work is in London.