Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Computer Science

Job description

Post title: Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Computer Science

School or department: School of Design

Line Manager: Subject Leader: Design

Grade: Ac3s / 8a Ac3a

Job purpose

As a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Computer Science, the postholder will:

• Design and deliver content, and support and assess learning in Computer Science;
• Assist with curriculum planning and development;
• Contribute to academic research, knowledge exchange, and professional practice within the school and institution;
• Draw on existing networks and experience to facilitate third party relationships and industry insight opportunities.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• To design and deliver teaching material and assess learners within Computer Science, and, where appropriate, in related areas in pursuit of the academic strategy of the School of Design.
• To contribute to pedagogical innovation, curriculum development and planning within the School in support of the institution’s teaching and learning strategy.
• To inform and enhance curriculum design and improve student experience.
• To engage in relevant research and scholarly activity in support of the University’s research and knowledge exchange strategy.
• To seek external funding for this activity and help develop ideas for new revenue streams.
• To participate in and contribute to internal/external networks, engage with the relevant academic communities and build productive relationships with industrial bodies, professional associations, employers and practitioners as appropriate.
• To ensure that responsibilities identified within internal processes, QAA codes of practice, HEFCE guidelines, etc. are robustly met.
• To undertake administrative duties associated with the normal planning and operational procedures of the department and school.
• To undertake recruitment, publicity and promotional activities in the interest of the School and University.
• To contribute to the range of other professional responsibilities shared by tutors within the School.
• Where appropriate, to mentor colleagues with less experience, advising on their personal development.
• To carry out any other duties commensurate with the grade and scope of the post.

Person specification

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• A good postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline
• Recent, successful experience of university level teaching in a relevant discipline
• A track record or demonstrable potential in research, knowledge exchange or professional practice – particularly where this has clearly enriched your teaching, underpinned curricular developments and/or enhanced the student experience

Desirable:

• A research degree in a relevant discipline
• Course management experience
• Course development experience
• Recent experience of postgraduate level teaching and/or supervision in a relevant discipline
• A professional qualification in a field of computing (e.g. Cisco, ITIL, BCS, Google, Microsoft certification)
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Skills and Knowledge

Essential:

• Broad and extensive knowledge and experience in Computer Science
• An excellent teacher with demonstrable interest in pedagogic innovation
• A good command of HE quality assurance processes
• Proven problem solving skills
• Excellent ICT skills including e-learning tools

Desirable:

• Knowledge and demonstrable skills in the fields of Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Embedded Systems, Physical Computing, or Computer Graphics.
• Practical software development experience in multiple modern programming languages, including C++, C#, Python, and JavaScript.
• Established and open links within the industry that may benefit the student experience
• A good understanding of the changing HE landscape and its relevance to the subject area, the School and the University

Personal Qualities

Essential:

• Excellent interpersonal, networking and communication skills
• Flexible and adaptive with a positive approach to change
• Proactive self-starter
• A committed and collegiate team player