Lecturer in Computing - Birmingham

Department: Academic/Bath Spa University partnership (BSU)

Location: Birmingham (On-Site)

Salary: £51,000

Type of Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

Our Vision: Changing lives through education.

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

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 include

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

About you

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

You will have experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback

You will have experience of accurate reporting and ability to maintain thorough and organised student records

You will be able to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines

You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills

You will be able to work with diverse groups of people

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

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

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.