Lecturer in Computing - Manchester (Shevington)

Gbs Uk; Shevington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Shevington seeks a Lecturer in Computing to teach and develop course materials for undergraduate levels. Candidates must hold a Master's degree and have experience in UK higher education. Responsibilities include planning and assessing student work, engaging in professional development, and keeping updated with industry trends. The position offers flexible teaching hours during the week, evenings, and weekends, along with several attractive benefits including an annual performance bonus and a pension scheme.

Benefits

1-day extra leave per year of service

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement for career development courses

Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, and more

Employee referral scheme

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Qualifications

• Hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area.
• Previous UK HE lecturing experience required.
• Extensive knowledge of programming, web development, and cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess student work.
• Update and improve course materials.
• Engage in staff development and administrative duties.

Skills

Programming and software development

Web development

Database systems

Cybersecurity

Networking

AI and Machine Learning

Education

Master's degree in a relevant subject area

PhD desirable

Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent

Job description

The role

We are currently 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.

What you'll be doing

As a Lecturer in Computing at Global Banking School, you will deliver modules based around the three main themes of the programme: Technology, Software, and Data. You will develop and deliver comprehensive course materials that will equip students with an understanding of database systems, internet technologies, data, cyber security, networking, and business information systems. You will undertake all aspects of learning, teaching and assessment of students and keep up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices.

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
• Supervising student work and providing support and feedback
• Accurate reporting and maintaining thorough and organised student records
• Working under pressure, planning and prioritising own workload to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team‑working skills
• Working with diverse groups of people

Qualifications

• 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, Cybersecurity, IoT and emerging technologies, Business IT systems, IT management, AI and Machine Learning, Operating Systems, UI/UX

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

Benefits

• 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