SENIOR LECTURER COMPUTING

at  Buckinghamshire New University

JOB DESCRIPTION

To be used in alignment with our Academic Charter and Career Pathways
Job Title: Senior Lecturer Computing
School/Directorate: As advised
Grade: H
Location: Relevant School campus as advised, with travel to other campuses as required
Responsible to: Head of School / designee

EDUCATION:

• To undertake research-informed teaching in the subject discipline managing all aspects of curriculum delivery and the associated student experience to the highest standards in accordance with the University’s requirements and the TEF.
• To undertake associated activities in connection with the courses taught including: module and course leadership; curriculum development; personal tutoring student recruitment; assessment, review and evaluation.
• To achieve good student satisfaction – demonstrating ‘customer focus’ and achieving strong NSS results.
• Demonstrate inclusive practice in curriculum design and delivery. Work to eliminate attainment gaps.
• To contribute to Open Days, school, college and partnership links and the marketing and promotional work of the Department and School.
• To support students in supervising placements, learning in practice, internships and work-related activities.
• To deliver pastoral care to, and project supervision of, students.
• To plan and deliver the curriculum using appropriate digital technologies, including the use of IT and multimedia.
• To provide effective feedback, support and guidance to students, which promotes improvement of performance.
• To evaluate the effectiveness of your practice; use data and student feedback to identify opportunities to enhance the quality of your teaching and the outcomes for learners. Proactively work with colleagues in the School and across the University to share good practice, seek opportunities to enhance practice, and thereby demonstrably enhance the student experience and outcomes
• To undertake and promote cross disciplinary teaching to contribute to the success of the wider University.
• To engage in professional development activities (e.g. CPD, attendance at conferences) relating to teaching, learning and assessment.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Relevant teaching experience in the UK or European HE sectors
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Proven experience of working effectively within teams
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Proven experience in dealing with students at HE level, writing teaching plans, course and programme management, curriculum development and validation
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Ability to, or experience of, conducting research focussed on publishable outcomes or to develop high quality knowledge exchange projects.
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Course and module development experience
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SKILLS

Excellent presentation skills
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Proficient Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills
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Highly effective communication skills
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

A willingness and ability to work in off-site locations and across all University campuses, as required
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A willingness and ability to contribute to University Open Days (which may fall on Saturdays)
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JOB PURPOSE:

• To teach and support students by adopting a learner-centred approach, delivering a first-class student experience.
• To lead and undertake curriculum development, professional practice, enterprise activity, research and other forms of scholarly activity as outlined within the Bucks Academic Framework
• To be a team-player and contribute to the wider work of the School and wider University.