Lecturer in Computing

Arden University; Remote; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in the UK seeks experienced Computing Lecturers to deliver engaging online lectures for distance learning students. Applicants should possess a Master’s Degree and have proven teaching experience in relevant modules. The role involves creating high-quality learning materials and collaborating with a team to provide top-notch educational services. Benefits include generous holiday, free access to courses, and additional perks. This is an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to accessibility in education.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Free access to Arden courses

Travel discounts

Sports club memberships

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering teaching across theory and practical modules.
• Ideally, industry experience in Programming, Databases, Data Analysis.
• Confident in using diverse teaching techniques in online platforms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging online lectures to distance learning students.
• Oversee the creation and development of learning materials.
• Provide high-quality feedback and assessments.

Skills

Proficiency in Java

MySQL

PHP

AWS/Azure

Python

SPSS

Engaging teaching

Use of Zoom

Education

Master’s Degree in Computing Science or related discipline

Job description

Salary: £41,220 - £47,728 per annum

Employment type: Permanent x 4 roles

Hours per week: 37 hours

Reporting into: Senior Lecturer Computing (ACOM)

Department: Computing (ACOM) - (Distance Learning - Remote teaching online students)

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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

Arden University is experiencing significant growth, and as part of our ongoing expansion, we are seeking passionate Computing Lecturers to join our innovative team. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of education by developing cutting‑edge programmes designed to meet the evolving needs of employers and prepare graduates for tomorrow's challenges.

About the Opportunity

As a Computing Lecturer, you will collaborate with a team of academics located across Arden's UK study centres, working together to provide the best possible experience for our students. Our distance learning programmes offer flexible daytime and evening classes, with programmes designed to engage students through a variety of online learning platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and dynamic lectures online for our 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 techniques.

What We’re Looking For

• A Master’s Degree or equivalent professional qualification in a Computing Science or related discipline.
• Proven experience in delivering engaging teaching across theory‑based and practical modules, with proficiency in Java, MySQL, PHP, AWS/Azure, Python, and SPSS at levels 4 to 7.
• Ideally, industry experience in areas such as Programming, Databases, Data Analysis, IT Security, Cloud Infrastructure, IT Project Management, Systems Analysis, and Ethics in IT.
• Confident in using diverse teaching techniques in both face‑to‑face and online platforms such as Zoom.

Why Arden

At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:

• 30 days holiday
• Study any Arden course for free, with generous discount for all family and friends
• Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education
• Access to premium learning and development platforms
• Travel discounts and sports club memberships
• Plus, other competitive benefits!

Arden’s values

Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness — reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you can indicate via the application form below. By doing so, you are also consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team. For more details on what qualifies as a disability under the Disability Equality Act 2010, please refer to the guidance here.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.

Sponsorship statement

Please be aware that some roles may not meet the points requirement for a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points‑based immigration system. However, we welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route.

Closing date: Sunday 22nd February 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.