Lecturer in Computing - Manchester

GEDU Global Education; Whitefield; On-site; GBP 45,900 - 56,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement for career development courses

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

Perks@Work discounts platform

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Job summary

An educational institution based in the UK is seeking a Lecturer in Computing to teach undergraduate courses as part of a partnership with Bath Spa University. The ideal candidate should hold a relevant Master's degree, have experience in UK higher education, and possess extensive knowledge in areas such as programming, web development, and cloud computing. The role offers flexibility in teaching schedules and provides a range of benefits including annual leave, pension scheme, and a performance bonus.

Qualifications

• Previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area.
• Experience supervising student work and providing support.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver modules based on technology, software, and data.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive course materials.
• Ensure learning outcomes are met.
• Engage in staff development activities and meetings.

Skills

Programming and software development

Web development

Database systems

Cloud computing

Networking

Cybersecurity

IoT and emerging technologies

Business IT systems

IT management

AI and Machine Learning

Operating Systems

UI/UX

Education

Master's degree in a relevant subject area

PhD (desirable)

Job description

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Lecturer (Computing)

Department: Academic/Bath Spa University (BSU)

Location: Manchester

Salary: £51,000

The role: We are seeking Lecturers to teach across a range of undergraduate levels as part of our BSc (Hons) Computing programme with our Bath Spa University partnership. 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver modules based on technology, software, and data.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive course materials.
• Undertake all aspects of learning, teaching and assessment of students; keep up to date with latest developments in field and student support practices.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area; PhD desirable.
• Previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area.
• Extensive knowledge of two or more of the following areas:
  • Programming and software development
  • Web development
  • Database systems
  • Cloud computing
  • Networking
  • Cybersecurity
  • IoT and emerging technologies
  • Business IT systems
  • IT management
  • AI and Machine Learning
  • Operating Systems
  • UI/UX
• Experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback.
• Experience of accurate reporting and ability to maintain thorough and organised student records.
• Ability to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.

Desirable

• Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification, or commitment to enroll on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years, or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent).
• 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.

“The diversity and sense of community at GBS make it truly special. Working with colleagues from different cultures fosters mutual learning and understanding. Everyone is united by a shared goal: to support each other and deliver the best possible experience for our students.”

— John Traichaisit, Consultant Lecturer

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