Lecturer in Computing (Distance Learning)

Arden University; Manchester; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Arden University is seeking a passionate Lecturer in Computing to join their remote team. The successful candidate will teach dynamic online courses and lead curriculum development within a collaborative environment. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to innovative education and support learners in a flexible setting.

Benefits

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Generous pension plan with company contributions

Private Medical Insurance coverage

Access to Perkbox benefits

Free Arden courses for employees and family

Qualifications

• Ideally educated to at least a Masters level in Computing.
• Proficient in at least 3 areas such as Programming, Database, or Cyber Security.
• Experienced in delivering engaging teaching across theory-based and practical modules.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lectures for distance learning students.
• Take module leadership and oversee assessment marking.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide academic support.

Skills

Teaching

Engagement

Collaboration

Innovation

Education

Masters in Computing Science or related discipline

Tools

Online teaching platforms (Zoom)

Job description

Lecturer in Computing (Distance Learning)

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This role operates primarily on a remote working arrangement that will require little to no travel into one of our campuses below. Our working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts. You will be required to teach 16 hours a week (no research required).

• Coventry head office
• Birmingham campus
• Leeds campus
• Manchester campus
• London area (Tower Hill, Holborn & Ealing)

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.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations.

About our Department:

We are looking for passionate Computing Lecturers to join our innovative team within our Department of Computing & Technology. Our lecturers are designing and delivering cutting-edge programmes that aim to meet the evolving needs of employers and prepare graduates for tomorrow’s challenges.

About the Opportunity:

As a Computing Lecturer, you will on distance learning Computing programmes and 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 blended learning programmes offer flexible daytime and evening classes, while our distance learning programmes engage students through a variety of online learning platforms. As a Lecturer in Computing you will:

• 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.

About You:

To be successful as a Lecturer in Computing here at Arden you must have:

• Ideally educated to at least at Masters level or equivalent professional qualification in a Computing Science or related discipline or with significant industry experience alongside your academic teaching experience.
• Proven experience in delivering engaging teaching across theory-based and practical modules, with proficiency in in at least 3 of the below area, across levels 4 to 7.
  • Programming (Python, Java)
  • Database
  • Operating Systems/Networking
  • Digital Business/Ethics
  • IT Project Management
  • Data Analysis/Big Data/AI
  • Cloud Computing
  • HCI/UX/Web Development
  • Cyber Security
• Ideally, industry experience in the above areas and experience of dissertation, Computing supervision is desirable.
• Confident in using diverse teaching techniques and technologies 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 + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure!
• A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%
• Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles)
• Access to Perkbox benefits
• Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends
• Plus, other excellent benefits
• Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education

Our 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.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations.

Closing Date: 19th July

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.

If you are a current Arden student or have an upcoming course with us, you are not eligible to apply for this role due to a conflict of interest related to system access.

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.

Seniority level

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Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Higher Education

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