Position: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Computing
Location: ON-SITE, Leeds, UK
Salary: £30K - £55K per annum (Based on experience and qualifications)
**Market Supplements Available**
Type: Full-Time and Part-Time Only (NO HPL)
Hours: Monday-Friday or Wednesday-Sunday (9am-5pm or 12pm-8 pm)
Requirement: Full right to work in the UK
About the Elizabeth School of London:
The Elizabeth School of London (ESL) is a premier higher education institution dedicated to offering high-quality programs across six major cities, including London, Birmingham, Leeds, Leicester, Manchester, and Northampton. Our focus on inclusivity in student recruitment ensures personalized academic and career guidance, aiming to broaden access to higher education. We believe in the transformative power of education to impact individuals and communities positively.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Lecturer, you will take on additional responsibilities that are essential to our academic environment, including:
- Leading curriculum efforts while mentoring colleagues to maintain top-tier teaching and learning standards.
- Collaborating with academic leadership on initiatives aimed at curriculum development and enhancement.
Programme Development and Oversight:
- Play a key role in developing, managing, and reviewing academic programs within your area.
- Evaluate and provide support to colleagues to elevate the quality of education.
Research and Professional Development:
- Engage in advanced research activities, contributing to ESL's academic profile and remaining current with field advancements.
- Participate actively in ESL's research programs to cultivate a culture of innovation.
Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement:
- Contribute to continuous improvement in teaching and learning standards, implementing self-assessment processes.
- Assist in developing and executing quality improvement strategies.
External Engagement and Partnerships:
- Enhance relationships with external stakeholders, industry partners, and employers to enrich the student experience.
- Represent ESL at external forums, promoting the institution's reputation.
- Deliver top-quality teaching across various programs, focusing on the foundation year in your discipline.
- Tutor students, providing dedicated support to help them reach their academic objectives.
- Actively contribute to the development and ongoing improvement of courses in collaboration with staff and students.
- Assist in creating module/unit-specific Schemes of Work.
- Develop module materials for relevant courses.
- Deliver subject-specific sessions focused on achieving learning outcomes.
- Implement assessments as guided by the assessment team.
- Identify and address the learning needs of students.
- Provide timely formative feedback according to program specifications.
- Grade assessments and offer summative feedback by established deadlines.
- Ensure adherence to Programme Specifications set by relevant Awarding Bodies.
- Compile module/unit reports as necessary.
- Effectively communicate with students from diverse backgrounds.
- Engage in the School's Research Department activities.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral qualification in a relevant subject area (Senior Lecturer only).
- At least 4 years of teaching experience at the HE level in the UK (Senior Lecturer).
- Master's degree in a relevant field (minimum requirement for Lecturer).
- Prior lecturing experience in similar higher education courses.
- Proficient in using Blackboard/VLEs, MS Teams, and Zoom.
- PhD in a related field (Senior Lecturer only).
- Native English speaker or possess a valid IELTS 7.5 Academic Certification.
- Ability to develop and oversee program plans and assess colleagues' work.
- Effective communication skills with senior education professionals.
- Capability to build strong teacher/learner relationships with students.
Desirable
- A teaching qualification such as FHEA or PGCHE, showing commitment to teaching excellence.
- A deep understanding of cross-cultural and interpersonal relationship dynamics.
- Advanced communication and presentation skills.
Benefits:
- Annual leave (5.6 weeks) + bank holidays.
- Workplace pension scheme.
- Company Sick Policy (effective January 2025).
- Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) (until December 2024).
- Statutory maternity/paternity pays.
- Career development opportunities.
- Training and self-development opportunities.
- Discounted gym membership.
- Retail discount programs.
- Cinema and grocery discounts.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Investment and savings options.
- Financial wellbeing support, including personal debt advice and education.
- Access to My Mind Pal (mental fitness resources).
