Senior Teaching Fellow - MSc Responsible Data Analytics

For the past 150 years, De Montfort University (DMU) Leicester has changed lives, built futures, and challenged convention. DMU is excited to announce its expansion to London – De Montfort University London.

Innovative Educational Partnerships Limited (IEPL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DMU and is engaged by DMU to provide teaching and support staff for the operation of DMU’s new London campus (DMU London). DMU London is part of DMU’s ambitious growth agenda and will be a campus for teaching excellence, home to many disciplines and subjects, which have a focus on sustainability and employability, providing students with an excellent choice of postgraduate programmes.

IEPL are looking to recruit three Teaching Fellows and one Senior Teaching Fellow for MSc Responsible Data Analytics to bring subject expertise to the teaching of this highly relevant and important postgraduate programme. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching in core areas of data analytics, focusing on the ethical, sustainable, and responsible use of data.

The MSc Responsible Data Analytics programme equips students with the knowledge and skills to effectively undertake data analytics tasks, including specification, design, implementation, and application of information systems for data capture and exploitation.

Modules in this programme cover:

• Fundamentals of Big Data and Infrastructure
• Data Mining Techniques and Methods
• Project Proposal Planning and Project Management
• Business Analytics and Intelligence, Ethics and Sustainability
• First Project
• Final Project
• Data Analytics Induction Unit (0 credit)

The role includes:

• Taking on a teaching leadership role, including programme or module leadership
• Undertaking teaching and assessment in relevant subject areas
• Contributing to the development of the subject area, embedding sustainability and responsible data practices into teaching
• Developing and disseminating high-quality teaching materials
• Developing and implementing suitable assessment strategies for both theory and practice components
• Supporting the programme team in achieving Campus programme approvals and relevant accreditation
• Developing and maintaining links between DMU campuses, with a focus on professional practice and student opportunities
• Supporting students in their academic and practical learning activities
• Leading modules, planning, and delivering excellent teaching that stimulates student interest and is relevant to practice

The role will require close collaboration with DMU Leicester academic teams to establish an impactful approach, embedding professional development in the curriculum, complemented by engaging extra-curricular activities, events, and programmes designed to enhance the overall student experience.

IEPL are looking for an experienced UK higher education academic with a background in teaching and supporting postgraduate students. You will have experience in delivering high-quality teaching and in designing and delivering course content for postgraduate audiences.

You will possess subject expertise in MSc Responsible Data Analytics and have extensive knowledge of both the UK higher education system and the international education sector. Experience in administrative duties, such as student recruitment, enrolment, induction, and assessment, is essential. The role also requires experience in supervising dissertations and project work, and in participating in external networking, including engagement with local businesses and employers.

Knowledge of the London higher education market will be advantageous.

When applying, please clearly specify whether you are applying for a Teaching Fellow or Senior Teaching Fellow position.

For any informal enquiries, please contact the Talent and Development Team initially via email: dmulondonrecruitment@dmu.ac.uk.

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