Location High Wycombe Contract Type Permanent Salary Range £43,878 - £55,295 Hours per week 37 Closing Date 24/11/2024 Ref No 1642 Full Time - Permanent - High Wycombe Salary - £43,878 to 55,295 Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed. Our University’s DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require. This exciting role within the School of Creative and Digital Industries is for a Senior Lecturer in Computing and Digital Technologies to teach across various Undergraduate, Apprenticeship and Masters programmes. You will have a broad knowledge of computing, including software development methodologies and programming, with specialist expertise in one or more related disciplines – web technologies, mobile development, databases, computer science, artificial intelligence, data science, computer systems or security You will be expected to teach at our High Wycombe campus and also teach online What we offer: a generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days) Hybrid working (dependant 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. Please click here to see our wide range of benefits available for employees. Please click here for our behavioural based interview question bank. Please click here to view our employee handbook. If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you. For further information about this role please contact Kevin Maher via email Kevin.Maher@bucks.ac.uk All applications are to be made in full and online. All our hiring managers undergo inclusive recruitment training. All applications are to be made in full and online. BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our aim is to continue to build an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU’S workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles. Closing Date: 24 November 2024 Interview Date: 2 December 2024 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. BNU 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: 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 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. Main Duties & Responsibilities of the role: 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. Research and Professional Practice: To conduct research and scholarly activity of relevance to the senior lecturing role and/or area of professional practice and align own research with teaching and learning. To contribute to the REF and KEF and to internal and external research and enterprise strategies, as applicable. To engage with relevant business and professional networks to promote teaching and learning and research in a professional context. To engage in professional development activities (e.g. CPD, attendance at conferences) relating to research, enterprise and/or the relevant profession. To maintain an external profile within own academic subject area at a level appropriate to the discipline. To maintain and foster the high reputation of the University in practice partner settings. Leadership and Management: To manage and lead on initiatives/areas of work which facilitate School and/or University performance. Demonstrate involvement in the support and development of Lecturers and Graduate Teaching Associates, contributing to the recruitment and mentoring of new colleagues, as appropriate. To promote the University values within the academic community. To adhere to the Bucks Values and advance Equality Diversity and Inclusivity for students and colleagues. Liaison and Networking: Participate in relevant internal and external networks Promote and market the work of the University in the subject area. Contribute to the enhancement of education quality and thinking in the field by being involved in quality assurance, external decision-making bodies, groups and subject associations. Comply with the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; and Equality and Diversity requirements and legislation in all working practices. Any other such reasonable duties as required by the Head of School / Deputy Head of School. PERSON SPECIFICATION A = Application T = Test I = Interview Education, Qualifications & Training Means of Testing First degree in a relevant field A Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field A Evidence of recent scholarship and/or continuing professional development relevant to the post A Recognised HE teaching qualification and/or Fellow of the HEA A Knowledge & Experience Relevant teaching experience in the UK or European HE sectors A/I Proven experience of working effectively within teams A/I Proven experience in dealing with students at HE level, writing teaching plans, course and programme management, curriculum development and validation A/I Ability to, or experience of, conducting research focussed on publishable outcomes or to develop high quality knowledge exchange projects. A/I Course and module development experience A/I Skills Excellent presentation skills I/A Proficient Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills I/A Highly effective communication skills I/A Special Requirements A willingness and ability to work in off-site locations and across all University campuses, as required I/A A willingness and ability to contribute to University Open Days (which may fall on Saturdays) I/A Behavioural INDICATORS The Bucks Behaviours Framework (BBF) is a framework for all University staff that sets out the key behaviours that exemplify the DRIVE values and ethos of the University. The nine categories provide a clear steer on behavioural expectations that will help support a step change in the performance and culture of the University. The three key behavioural indicators for this post are as follows: Working collaboratively and across boundaries with others in order to achieve objectives. Recognising a valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.
