Hourly-paid Lecturer Computer Sciences

Malvern International • Part-time • London • £30 - £40 / hour • 4d ago

Hourly-paid Lecturer Computer Sciences at University of East London International Study Centre

Malvern International is an international education company with UK-based International Study Centres at our partner Universities, University of East London (UEL) and Wrexham Glyndŵr University and at our schools in Brighton, London and Manchester. In over 35 years, we have welcomed students from over 120 countries to access study opportunities with us.

Our core purpose is to provide, with our partners, students from around the world with the opportunities to reach their full potential via access to transformational learning, teaching and support and our mission is to provide international students essential academic and English language skills, cultural experiences and the support they need to thrive in their academic studies, daily life and career development.

The Malvern International group includes:

Malvern University Partnerships – high-quality on-campus and off-campus university pathway programmes, helping students progress to a range of universities
Malvern House Schools – British Council accredited, English UK registered schools providing a range of interactive language programmes
Juniors & Summer Camps – English language learning experiences for juniors, with a range of summer camps and bespoke group programmes offering fully immersive language travel experiences

Within our University Partnerships division, our UEL International Study Centre has grown very significantly since its launch in 2018, and now offers:

International Foundation programmes in Accounting, Architecture, Business and Management, Engineering, Computing and Science, Hospitality Management, Humanities and Social Science and Law
International Year One programmes in Business and Engineering, and from September 2021, Computer Science and Hospitality Management
International Graduate Diploma and pre-masters programmes
Pre-sessional, in-sessional and induction programmes for UEL international degree level students

Malvern International is seeking experienced Computer Sciences lecturers to deliver various modules at level 3 and 4.

The lecturer will have a robust approach to the delivery of teaching and learning while adopting innovative classroom techniques. The candidate will have at the heart student performance and retention through a supportive, encouraging and creative learning environment.

The ideal candidate will promote best practices in all aspects of his/her work, and be sympathetic to our students; s/he will take decisions and accept responsibility. S/he will have a willingness to learn and adapt, and most importantly have a positive attitude which will underpin the delivery and further growth of our programmes at our centre at the University of East London.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver teaching in the subject area
For instance some of the modules would include (but are not limited to):

1. Introduction to Computing (software development, Python programming)

2. Modelling and designing information systems (Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD), UML, and methodologies like Agile/Waterfall. Tools like Lucidchart or Enterprise Architect for UML diagrams)

3. Introduction to Computer Systems and Networks (networking fundamentals and computer hardware, assembly language programming concepts)

4. Fundaments of Web Technologies (JavaScript, including DOM manipulation, and event handling, HTML5 and CSS. Tools like browser developer tools, code editors (e.g., VS Code), and version control (e.g., Git).

5. Learning Software Development (Java programming, including: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles, Debugging, testing, and documentation of Java-based applications)

6. Mental Wealth: IT Professionals (core computer science concepts, including logic, proofs, statistics, and mathematical computations)

Design and development of teaching material and continuous revision and update to the same to ensure material is current and relevant.
Mark students’ work according to academic standards and provide constructive feedback.
Adhere to policies and procedures, and attend meetings with the Programme Leader
Work with the Student Services team to support and promote the highest standards of welfare for students, with safeguarding being central to the team’s approach.

Requirements

Hold a minimum of a Master’s degree in a closely related subject area.
Have experience teaching international students at the undergraduate level.
Be able to work autonomously and adapt to changing circumstances.
Demonstrate patience, commitment, and sensitivity to the needs of international pathway students.
Exhibit flexibility in responding to the diverse and evolving needs of students and the programme.
Work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues to support student success.

Place of Work: University of East London Docklands Campus

Contract Duration: 12 weeks, with potential for extension.

Teaching Hours: Weekdays between 9:00 and 17:30. Lecturers are typically expected to deliver six teaching hours per day. The total hours allocated will depend on the lecturer’s availability and our requirements.

We are currently looking for several lecturers with availability on Mondays. Additionally, we require a lecturer(s) who is available from Tuesday to Friday.

Start Date: Week beginning 27th January 2025.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Salary: £30 - £40 per hour

Safeguarding

As part of our Safeguarding procedures, applicants are asked to note that:

references will be followed up;
all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily;
proof of identity and (where applicable) copies of qualifications will be required;
reference requests will specifically ask whether there is any reason why candidates should not be engaged in situations where they have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18;
appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.

This role meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 weeks

Pay: £30.00-£40.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 6 per week

Schedule: