Application closing date 25/10/2021
Salary £28,756 - £33,309 per annum
Job category/type Academic

Job description

Would you like to play a pivotal role in enhancing student experience and delivering a wide range of educational activities?

The School of EEECS is currently seeking to appoint a number of exceptional candidates to the post of Connected Learning Tutor. You will work closely with staff and students at undergraduate and postgraduate level and will play a critical role in delivering high-quality Computer Science teaching and assessment, both face-to-face and online.

As we continue to refine our teaching practices for the digital age, we seek candidates who can inspire and motivate students to achieve their best by developing the skills they will need to thrive in the future. You will take the lead on promoting and developing new modes of education delivery in line with the University’s connected learning strategies.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our teaching community where you will make a positive contribution to teaching and learning in a discipline that is key to tackling the global challenges of our age.

In return, you will have access to outstanding teaching facilities and ample opportunity to collaborate with a passionate team of education-focussed academics.

The successful candidate must have, and you should clearly demonstrate this in your CV/Cover letter:

• A minimum of a 2:1 Honours degree and/or a relevant Master’s degree in Computer Science (or equivalent) or closely related discipline.*
• Demonstrable practical experience of applying specialist skills and techniques required for the role e.g. relevant teaching experience or evidence of providing coaching and transmitting knowledge and skills to others in a relevant area.
• Demonstrable ability to support the delivery of Computer Science modules at UG and PG level, through innovative teaching and assessment methods within the School’s Computer Science education portfolio.

*Applications are welcome from candidates who are about to obtain their qualification, evidence will be required to be presented to demonstrate successful award before taking up the post.

Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

Queen’s University Belfast is recognised as one of the most diverse organisations in Northern Ireland. We are committed to equality of opportunity, fair participation and welcome applications from all. However, our Fair Employment Equality Monitoring data tells us that individuals from the Protestant faith are currently under-represented in this category of work. As such, we particularly welcome applications for this role from individuals who identify with these backgrounds and / or communities.

For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, including our work in relation to Gender Equality (Athena SWAN), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Workplace Equality Index), Disability and Race (Race Equality Charter) please visit: www.qub.ac.uk/diversity and/or www.qub.ac.uk/qgi.

For further information and details on the University’s Staff Networks please visit: https://www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/

Informal enquires may be directed to Erin Bryson, e.bryson@qub.ac.uk. 

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