Lecturer in Computing (Level 6 Capstone Project Lead)- Manchester

Arden University; Manchester; On-site; GBP 43,306 - 47,728; Full time

Job summary

Arden University in Manchester is seeking a Lecturer in Computing (Level 6 Capstone Project Lead) to guide final-year students through their capstone work and deliver project sessions.

The role requires presence on the Manchester Campus at least 4 days a week with one day from home, a 37-hour week, and a permanent contract.

Responsibilities

• Deliver capstone project module sessions to final-year Computing students.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle and act as the central point of contact for students and project supervisors.
• Collaborate with academics across Arden's UK study centres to provide high-quality project support.

Job description

Salary - £43,306 - £47,728

London weighting: £4,000 per annum (if applicable)

Employment type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37

Reporting into: Senior Lecturer

Department: School of STEM

This role will require a presence of at least 4 days a week on our Manchester Campus with 1 day working from home to suit the student timetable. You may be required to be on campus 5 days a week in some cases, based on teaching and meeting requirements.

Travel

• Manchester campus

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

Teach. Inspire. Transform.

We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth and transforming higher education. Our mission is to remove barriers and become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education. We've just been ranked 5th in the UK for overall student positivity (2025 NSS), with Computing performing above benchmarks in a number of key areas including Teaching and Assessment/Feedback. We're growing - fast - and we're looking for passionate Lecturers in Computing who want to shape the next generation of digital thinkers.

About the Opportunity

As a Lecturer in Computing (Level 6 Capstone Project Lead) with responsibility for the Level 6 Capstone Project module, you will play a key role in guiding final-year students through one of the most significant elements of their degree. You will deliver the capstone project module sessions to students, oversee the full project lifecycle, and act as the central point of contact for both students and project supervisors.

Working collaboratively with academics across Arden's UK study centres, you will ensure that all students receive high-quality support throughout the duration of their project. Our blended learning programmes provide flexible daytime and evening teaching options, while our distance learning programmes engage students via a range of online learning platforms.

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