Lecturer in Computing - Birmingham

Bath Spa University; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK higher education institution is seeking a Lecturer in Computing to deliver modules across Technology, Software, and Data. The role involves developing course materials and assessing student work while engaging in ongoing staff development. Ideal candidates should have a Master's degree, UK lecturing experience, and knowledge of subjects like cybersecurity and programming. The position offers a competitive salary with flexible benefits including pension schemes and career development tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement for career development courses

Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme

Reward and recognition programme

£500 award employee referral scheme

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Qualifications

• You will have previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area.
• You will have experience supervising student work and providing support.
• You will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver modules across the three main themes of the programme: Technology, Software, and Data.
• Plan, deliver, and assess all aspects of student work.
• Develop comprehensive course materials for student knowledge.

Skills

Programming and software development

Web development

Database systems

Cloud computing

Networking

Cyber security

AI and Machine Learning

IT management

UI/UX

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant subject area

PhD (desirable)

Job description

Lecturer in Computing – Global Banking School

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.

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver modules across the three main themes of the programme: Technology, Software, and Data.
• Develop comprehensive course materials that equip students with knowledge of database systems, internet technologies, data, cyber security, networking, and business information systems.
• Plan, deliver, and assess all aspects of student work to meet learning outcomes.
• Keep up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices.
• Actively engage in staff development activities, peer observations, meetings, and other administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• 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 – Core Requirements

• 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:
  • Programming and software development
  • Web development
  • Database systems
  • Cloud computing
  • Networking
  • Cyber security
  • IoT and emerging technologies
  • Business IT systems
  • IT management
  • AI and Machine Learning
  • Operating Systems
  • 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.
• Perks: @Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more.
• Reward and recognition programme.
• £500 award employee referral scheme.
• Discretionary annual performance bonus.

Not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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.

Equal Opportunities Statement

GBS is an equal opportunities employer and we take our core values seriously. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination or harassment.