Location: High Wycombe
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Range: £37,999 - £42,632
Hours per week: 37
Closing Date: 16/03/2025
Ref No: 1712
Full Time - Permanent - High Wycombe
Salary - £37,999 - £42,632
Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that believes in the transformative power of education. Our BNU community is a special place to work and study, where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.
Our University’s DRIVE values are at the heart of all that we do. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.
We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Lecturer role within the School of Creative and Digital Industries, based within the ‘Computing’ team. This role would suit an enthusiastic and suitably experienced candidate, keen to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality education to learners across a portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Teaching is currently largely face-to-face but we are looking to grow some online provision.
For this role, you will be expected to teach modules and courses with significant programming and coding content. You will have expertise relevant to some of the following subject areas:
* Computer science and artificial intelligence
* Programming and software engineering
* Web development and mobile technologies
* Databases and data science
* Computer systems, networks and security
What we offer:
* Generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
* Hybrid working (depending on business needs)
* Training & development support opportunities
* Contributory pension scheme
* Discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
* A range of staff discounts with major retailers.
If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you. If you are interested in being part of the team who will deliver on these programmes, and would like to discuss further, please contact Dr Kevin Maher (kevin.maher@bucks.ac.uk).
All applications are to be made in full and online. All our hiring managers undergo inclusive recruitment training.
Closing Date: 16th March 2025
Interview Date: 24th March 2025
If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
At Buckinghamshire New University, equality of opportunity and diversity is at the heart of all we do. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where everyone thrives and feels a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from different backgrounds and experiences.
Buckinghamshire New University is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process.
The University is also committed to achieving the Race Equality Charter.
JOB DESCRIPTION
To be used in alignment with our Academic Charter and Career Pathways
Job Title: Lecturer in Computer Science
School/Directorate:
Grade: G
Location: High Wycombe; Aylesbury, Uxbridge as appropriate, with travel to other campuses
Responsible to: Deputy Head of School or designee
Job Purpose:
* Deliver a first-class student experience and undertake impactful research and knowledge exchange activities
* Practice an inclusive approach and support building an inclusive university community.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Research and Knowledge Exchange:
* Conduct research and scholarly activity, clearly plan to generate income and align own research with teaching and learning
* Engage with relevant business and professional networks
* Engage in doctoral supervision
* Contribute to knowledge through refereed conference outputs and peer-reviewed outputs
* Embed research within teaching and curriculum
* Contribute to the leadership of an inclusive and interdisciplinary research culture
* Undertake research with external partners.
Learning, Teaching & Scholarship:
* Undertake research-informed teaching in the subject discipline managing all aspects of curriculum delivery and quality
* Deliver educational knowledge and practice through generation of peer-reviewed pedagogical outputs
* Contribute to the leadership of an inclusive teaching and learning culture
* Deliver successful and impactful tutoring and pastoral support to students
* Engage with professional bodies and employers
* Provide effective feedback, support and guidance to students.
Leadership and Academic Citizenship:
* Contribute to growth by increasing student recruitment
* Active participation in business planning and strategy setting
* Develop others through mentoring, training and supporting CPD
* Engage with professional bodies and relevant groups
* Support and engage with peer review and external assessment.
Other
* Engage in professional development activities
* Contribute to Open Days and marketing work of the School
* Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements
* Such other duties as may reasonably be required.
For roles with line management responsibilities:
* Line management responsibilities including recruitment and selection, performance management, and wellbeing.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
A = Application T = Test/Presentation I = Interview
Education, Qualifications & Training
* First degree in a relevant field (A)
* Doctoral level qualification or relevant professional experience (A/I)
* Recognised HE teaching qualification or commitment to achieving within two years (A)
Knowledge & Experience
* Expert knowledge in discipline/field (A/I)
* Delivering quality learning and teaching (A/I)
* Evidence of active research and delivery of high-quality research (A/I)
* Contribution to research active communities (A/I)
* Delivering excellent student experience (A/I)
* Contribution to subject association or professional body (A/I)
* Knowledge/experience of income generation (A/I)
* Experience of research supervision or personal tutoring (A/I)
Skills
* Excellent presentation and teaching delivery skills (I)
* Digitally able and proficient in Microsoft tools (A/I)
* Highly effective customer service skills (A/I)
Special Requirements
* A willingness to work in off-site locations and across all University campuses (A/I)
* A willingness to contribute to University Open Days (A/I)
* You will be required to deliver a micro-teach as part of your interview
Behavioural INDICATORS
The BNU Behaviours Framework (BBF) sets out the key behaviours that exemplify the DRIVE values of the University. The three key behavioural indicators for this post are:
* Making every contact count by providing the best quality service.
* Working collaboratively to achieve objectives.
* Recognising and valuing the different contributions people bring.
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