Hourly Paid Lecturer in Computing

Fixed Term for 2 years in the first instance

The Institute of Inner-City Learning (IICL) seeks to appoint an Hourly Paid Lecturer in Computing at its Birmingham Campus (BC). The primary delivery mode is face-to-face on campus.

-THE ROLE-

The post holder will be required to deliver modules in subject areas within Computing, including Software Engineering, Web and Mobile Technologies, Software Solutions for Business, Computer Networks, Cloud Computing Architecture, Operating Systems, and Software development. Our courses are blended with Cisco Academy CCNA and Microsoft Azure and hence knowledge/experience in these will be an added advantage. They may be required to lead on modules and devise a range of teaching and assessment materials. Please note the role many include a Weekend Delivery.

Main duties will include:

• Deliver teaching, learning and assessments, as well as provide support to students at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level of study, either individually or as a member of a teaching team.
• Deliver teaching and learning strategies in a variety of contexts, such as, online or blended learning teaching and learning, seminar and small group tutorials to large-group lectures, workshops and/or placements, using appropriate and engaging teaching and learning styles, within an established programme of study.
• Be involved in the design and development of high-quality teaching and learning material, sharing information/material on the University’s Virtual Learning Environment, develop strategies for formative and summative assessments, and develop assessment criteria, following the relevant quality assurance requirements.
• Supervise the work of students in a timely, professional and supportive manner, providing necessary advice on study skills, research methods, assessment and dissertation work.
• Offer appropriate advice, feedback, support, and encouragement to students, in both an academic and personal tutor role, to ensure a high-quality student experience.

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

- REQUIREMENTS -

You should also have:

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Experience in teaching, delivery, assessment and student support at undergraduate and postgraduate level in Higher Education (HE)
• Experience in teaching and supporting students from diverse backgrounds
• Experience in the design and development of module content, learning material, and assessments
• Demonstrable organisational and personal management skills
• Demonstrable interpersonal and communication skills with evidence of a commitment to team working and teaching
• IT proficiency and experience of using e-resources including a willingness to teach by video-link, VLE, e-mail or online delivery
• Evidence of ability to balance competing pressures of teaching, scholarship, research, administrative demands and deadlines

- FURTHER INFORMATION -

Please note that immigration sponsorship under the UK Government’s Skilled Worker visa route is not available for this role.

- HOW TO APPLY -

Please 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: 9^th May 2024 11:59pm.

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