Lecturer in Computing (Distance Learning)

Arden University; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative university seeks a passionate Computing Lecturer to join its dynamic team. This role involves delivering engaging online lectures, developing learning materials, and collaborating with a diverse team of academics. As part of a forward-thinking institution, you'll contribute to cutting-edge programmes that prepare students for tomorrow's challenges. With a focus on accessibility and innovation, this position offers the chance to shape the future of education. Enjoy a supportive environment with excellent benefits, including generous holidays and a pension plan, as you inspire the next generation of computing professionals.

Benefits

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Generous Aviva pension plan

SimplyHealth plan option

Private Medical Insurance

Access to Perkbox benefits

Study any Arden course for free

Golden Ticket for free Arden education

Qualifications

• Educated to at least Masters level or equivalent in Computing.
• Proven experience in delivering engaging teaching across modules.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging online lectures for distance learning students.
• Oversee assessment marking and provide high-quality feedback.

Skills

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

Education

Masters in Computing Science or related discipline

Equivalent professional qualification

Tools

Zoom

Job description

Salary: £43000 - £45,848 per annum

Employment type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37

Reporting into: Senior Lecturer

Department: Computing

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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)

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.

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

Desirables:

• 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%
• SimplyHealth plan option
• 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: 15th May

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.