Lecturer in Computer Science

Buckinghamshire New University
March 16, 2025
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Lecturer in Computer Science

Full Time - Permanent - High Wycombe

Salary - £37,999 - £42,632

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Lecturer role within the School of Creative and Digital Industries and 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 be involved in teaching on modules and courses with significant programming and coding content. You will then 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:

  • 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. 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 ([email protected]).

    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 and fully integrated into our values. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where everyone thrives and feels a sense of belonging. We are committed to diversity and 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.

    Location

    High Wycombe

    Contract Type

    Permanent

    Salary Range

    £37,999 - £42,632

    Hours per week

    37

    Closing Date

    16/03/2025

    Ref No

    1712

    Job Description

    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 where people can be themselves
  • 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 to promote teaching and learning and research in a professional context

  • Engage in doctoral supervision

  • Contribute to knowledge through refereed conference outputs and peer- reviewed (non-conference) outputs

  • Embed research within teaching and curriculum and contribute to research impact

  • Contribute to the leadership of an inclusive and interdisciplinary research culture

  • Undertake research with external partners, communities, professional bodies and/or employers.

  • Contribute to the REF and KEF and to internal and external research and enterprise strategies

  • 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 and ensuring delivery of excellent student experience and outcomes

  • Contribute to research informed innovative pedagogy, curriculum and programme design and planning including digital technology to enhance learning

  • Deliver successful and impactful tutoring and pastoral support to students including the support of placements and internships

  • Engage with professional bodies, employers and other organisations to enhance professional practice and student outcomes

  • Provide effective feedback, support and guidance to students, which promotes improvement of performance.

  • Participate in funded educational projects as required

  • Leadership and Academic Citizenship:

  • Contribute to growth by increasing student recruitment

  • Active participation in business planning, strategy setting and key decision making within the School using relevant data and metrics to improve student experience and outcomes

  • Develop others through mentoring, training and supporting CPD

  • Engage with professional bodies, policy-makers, employers and other relevant groups including participation in civic engagement and contribution to our regional community

  • Support and engage with peer review, external assessment or external examination ensuring the highest quality.

  • Contribute to income generation

  • Foster a culture of inclusion, making a positive contribution towards reducing awarding gaps and improving diversity in teaching and learning

  • Other

  • Engage in professional development activities (e.g. CPD, attendance at conferences)

  • Contribute to Open Days, school, college and partnership links and the marketing and promotional work of the School

  • Act as a commentator or contributor to media

  • Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g. the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; and Equality and Diversity) in all working practices

  • Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required.

  • For roles with line management responsibilities:

  • Line management responsibilities including recruitment and selection, performance management, professional development, motivation, health & safety and wellbeing.
  • PERSON SPECIFICATION

    A = Application T = Test/Presentation I = Interview

    Education, Qualifications & Training

    Means of Testing

    First degree in a relevant field

    A

    Doctoral level qualification (or working towards) or relevant professional experience in field

    A/I

    Recognised HE teaching qualification and/or Fellow of the HEA or evidenced commitment to achieving within two years

    A

    Knowledge & Experience

    Expert knowledge in discipline/field

    A/I

    Delivering quality learning and teaching to students/learners

    A/I

    Evidence as an active researcher and delivery of high-quality research and scholarship

    A/I

    Contribution to research active communities

    A/I

    Delivering excellent student/customer experience

    A/I

    Contribution to subject association; learning society or professional body

    A/I

    Knowledge/experience of income generation OR funded projects

    A/I

    Experience of research supervision, personal tutoring or personal development

    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 and ability to work in off-site locations and across all University campuses, as required

    A/I

    A willingness and ability to contribute to University Open Days (which may fall on Saturdays)

    A/I

    you will be required to deliver a micro-teach as part of your interview

    Behavioural INDICATORS

    The BNU 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:

  • Making every contact count by providing the best quality service to all our customers (Internal Customers, Students and all our Stakeholders). Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to improve customer services.
  • Working collaboratively and across boundaries with others in order to achieve objectives.
  • Recognising a valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.
  • Location

    High Wycombe

    Contract Type

    Permanent

    Salary Range

    £37,999 - £42,632

    Hours per week

    37

    Closing Date

    16/03/2025

    Ref No

    1712

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