Lecturer in Computing

Salary: £32,348 - £39,745 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
Closing Date: 14-04-2023 12 Midday
Support/Academic/Management: Academic

Do you have experience teaching Digital or Computing in Further or Higher Education? Do you want to be part of the team developing a multimillion-pound centre for Engineering, Digital & Sustainable Construction?

University College Birmingham’s School of Engineering, Digital and Sustainable Construction in partnership with The University of Warwick is developing a cutting-edge facility right in the heart of Birmingham.

We have a growing Digital department which has successfully launched FE and Undergraduate courses which are recruiting strongly. And we have an exciting new MSc starting in September.

Using only the best resources and high-tech kit in the sector, you will have one of the most inspiring environments to work in alongside outstanding academic support from across the sector.

The Opportunity:

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated lecturer to join our growing team. You will need to have relevant experience in teaching in Further Education.

We are interested in learning what skills and experience you can bring to the team and how this will complement the planned curriculum delivery.

Applications welcome from those with experience in:

• Python or one of the C family of languages for example C#
• Java
• HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• PHP, SQL
• Android Studio, Eclipse®, Xcode or similar 

We expect that the ideal candidates for this role can demonstrate a commitment to self-development through their CPD record and that they are keen to spend time back in industry to ensure currency and innovation is ongoing.

You will work with Senior Lecturers, the Head of Department and our Executive Dean to ensure our delivery can only be described as world class and we produce work-ready students that can springboard into high value careers.

Benefits: 

• 50 days’ paid leave per year (38 days’ annual leave plus 12 bank holiday and concessionary days)
• Teachers Pension scheme
• Private healthcare 
• Excellent staff development opportunities 
• Salary sacrifice car leasing, tech and cycle schemes 
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking 
• Free Gym Membership 
• Employee Assistance Programme 

Closing Date - Friday 14 April 2023 at midday. 

Standard information:

UCB is an equal opportunities employer.

University College Birmingham is proud to have been voted UK University of the Year in the prestigious 2022 Whatuni Student Choice Awards. We are also the best university for Student Support. The awards are voted for by students showcasing the incredible relationships we foster here at University College Birmingham between Staff and Students.

University College Birmingham works in partnership with the University of Warwick - Ranked eighth in the 2023 Guardian League Tables and 10^th in the UK in the QS World University rankings 2023.  

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

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