Lecturer in Computing

Job title:

Lecturer in Computing

Company:

University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Job description

Full Time (37 hours, 1 FTE)Location: London CampusUWTSD traces its heritage back to the first university in Wales, receiving its Royal Charter in 1828. UWTSD now teaches over 16,000 students across its six campuses in the UK; four in Wales and two in England.Our aim is to transform education, and by doing so transform the lives of the individuals and the communities we serve. We are already recognised for providing an outstanding student experience:

• 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Times Higher Education, July 2024)
• 1st in Wales for 7 subjects and Top 10 in the UK for 3 subjects (Guardian University League Table 2024)

Our success is due to the commitment, skill, knowledge, and ability of our people working together. We are now building on this strong culture and provision to become a leading provider of accessible higher education.THE ROLEThe Lecturer in Computing will be required to devise a range of teaching and assessment materials, covering several modules and subject areas within Computing, including Networking, Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking, Enterprise Network Security and Digital Forensics. They may be required to lead on modules.The post holder will deliver teaching in a variety of different learning environments and use a variety of teaching styles and approaches, including all levels of undergraduate study and, where appropriate, postgraduate study. The post holder will offer both academic and pastoral feedback and support to students to the highest professional standards and with regard to the ongoing enhancement of the student experience. The post holder will undertake scholarship, research, training or project work, either individually or within a team, to ensure ongoing professional development and to enhance the profile of the Academic Discipline, Institute and University.Main duties will include:

• Offer teaching and student support at undergraduate and postgraduate level of study
• Offer teaching in a variety of learning settings, from seminar and small group tutorials, to large lectures, workshops or placements, using appropriate and engaging teaching styles
• Design and develop teaching materials, assessment methods and criteria, for individual modules or modules within a specific subject area, with a clear awareness and understanding of relevant quality assurance requirements
• Supervise the work of students in a timely, professional and supportive manner, providing necessary advice
• Offer appropriate advice, feedback, support, and encouragement to students, in both an academic and personal tutor role, to ensure a high-quality student experience
• Undertake relevant scholarly and research activity
• Engage in continuing professional development and enhancement

Please view the Job Description for further details, where you will also find a list of the essential and desirable ‘Person Specification’ criteria.REQUIREMENTSYou should have:

• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline
• Experience in teaching, assessment and student support at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the UK HE sector
• Experience in the design and development of module content
• Experience of leading modules/programmes
• Evidence of good organisational and personal management skills
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively
• IT proficiency and experience of using e-resources, including a willingness to teach by video-link, VLE, e-mail or website delivery
• Evidence of the ability to balance competing pressures of teaching, scholarship, research, administrative demands and deadlines

BENEFITSOur employees get access to a comprehensive pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including:

• Generous Annual leave entitlement of 35 days annual leave per year (plus 8 bank holidays & 4 University closure days)
• Competitive pay and pay progression
• Pension scheme membership from USS to provide benefits for you and your family

HOW TO APPLYPlease note, this application process does not include the option to submit a CV. Therefore, your application will be assessed based on your answers to the application questions only and, in particular, your Supporting Statement.Closing date: 6th October 2024, at 11:59 pm£39,347 to £45,585 per annum plus £4,000 London Weighting Allowance per annum

Expected salary

£39347 – 45585 per year

Location

London

Job date

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 00:30:32 GMT

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