Lecturer in Computing - Birmingham

GEDU; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Benefits

Discounts platform

Wellbeing centre

Reward and recognition programme

£500 employee referral scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Global Banking School invites applications for a Lecturer in Computing to teach across the BSc (Hons) Computing programme at Birmingham campus. The role requires delivering modules, developing materials, and assessing students, with flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and weekends.

Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in a relevant subject (PhD desirable) and UK HE lecturing experience. The role is on-site in Birmingham with a 40-hour week and no visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required, PhD desirable.
• UK higher education lecturing experience preferred.
• Ability to teach across undergraduate modules.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess student work to meet learning outcomes.
• Develop and update course materials for modules.
• Use diverse teaching methods and materials.

Skills

Programming & software development

Web development

Database systems

Cloud computing

Cybersecurity

AI & Machine Learning

Education

Master's degree in Computing

PhD desirable

Job description

Department: Academic/Bath Spa University partnership (BSU)

Location: Birmingham (On-Site)

Salary: £51,000

Type of Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

Our Vision: Changing lives through education.

The role: We are currently seeking Lecturers to teach across a range of undergraduate levels as part of our BSc (Hons) Computing programme. Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends.

Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

What you'll be doing: As a Lecturer in Computing at Global Banking School, you will deliver modules based around the three main themes of the programme: Technology, Software, and Data. You will develop and deliver comprehensive course materials, that will equip students with an understanding of database systems, internet technologies, data, cyber security, networking, and business information systems. You will undertake all aspects of learning, teaching and assessment of students and keep up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices.

Responsibilities include:

• All aspects of planning, delivering, and assessing student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met
• Developing, updating, and improving course materials as appropriate
• Using a variety of learning and teaching methods/materials
• Actively engaging in staff development activities, peer observations, meetings and other administrative duties
• Understanding and keeping up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices
• Working towards a range of clearly defined objectives for student attendance, continuation, completion, satisfaction and student progression

About you:

• You will hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable)
• You will have previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area
• You will be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of two or more of the following areas:

1. Programming and software development
2. Web development
3. Database systems
4. Cloud computing
5. Networking
6. Cybersecurity
7. IoT and emerging technologies
8. Business IT systems
9. IT management
10. AI and Machine Learning
11. Operating Systems
12. UI/UX

• You will have experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback
• You will have experience of accurate reporting and ability to maintain thorough and organised student records
• You will be able to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines
• You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills
• You will be able to work with diverse groups of people

Desirable:

• You will hold a Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years) or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent)
• You will have experience of design / development of academic or professional education programmes or equivalent

What we offer:

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holiday
• 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
• Workplace pension scheme
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
• Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme and much more
• discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.