BSc Computer Science Online Tutor

The University of London

The University of London is one of the largest and most diverse higher education institutions in the world. Today, the University’s distance and flexible learning provider is the world’s largest classroom, with 40,000 students worldwide, and over 1.4 million learners on the Coursera online platform for MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses), bringing this global reach to 1.4 million people around the world, covering more than 180 countries.

Further information about the University of London is available at: http://www.london.ac.uk/.

The Opportunity

The University of London is accepting applications for Online Tutors to support the online BSc Computer Science programme, with academic direction from Goldsmiths.  

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals with experience in higher education and distance learning. In particular, applicants will need to have extensive experience of undertaking assessment duties similar to those outlined in the role description

The Online Tutor’s tasks include support to students via the Coursera platform; marking coursework assignments and providing feedback.

More information about the BSc Computer Science programme can be found here:

https://london.ac.uk/courses/computer-science

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Self-employed contractor

Hours per week: Not specified, payment is based on duties undertaken within a study session.

Salary: £1,262.52 flat fee per study session. Assessment marking is paid separately at £23.60 per script.

Module specification

As an Online Tutor, you will be required to provide academic support for the following module on the BSc Computer Science programme:

Final project module

This module will support students to work individually on an extended project to develop an idea for software development or research project and then carry it out. You will provide guidance to the student whilst they undertake a substantial independent project that will allow you to demonstrate a wide range of skills such as project planning, management, research, software implementation, and written presentation.

Further module details can be found in the course overview at https://london.ac.uk/courses/computer-science

Candidate Profile

You will be a motivated individual who enjoys working with students and who is driven to support students to achieve success in their studies.

You will have experience working in a Higher Education Institution and have a computer science or related undergraduate qualification with good programming skills, particularly skills in JavaScript programming language. 

Further details can be found in the person specification.

How to Get Involved

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter detailing your experience and how you meet the person specification.

As part of the selection process, shortlisted candidate will be required to complete a series of short, subject-specific tests related to the role.

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity, please contact Charlotte Richards at charlotte.richards@london.ac.uk 

The closing date for applications is 31 July 2024.

The University of London is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We particularly encourage applications from members of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities as this group is currently under-represented at all levels within the University. All appointments will be made on merit, based on the criteria identified in the job description.

The University reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the published end date should it receive sufficient applications to warrant earlier shortlisting.

Pursing excellence in education and equal opportunities.

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