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:
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 [email protected]
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.
Location
High Wycombe
Contract Type
Permanent
Salary Range
£43,878 - £55,295
Hours per week
37
Closing Date
24/11/2024
Ref No
1642
Job DescriptionJOB 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:
Main Duties & Responsibilities of the role:
Education:
Research and Professional Practice:
Leadership and Management:
Liaison and Networking:
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.
Location
High Wycombe
Contract Type
Permanent
Salary Range
£43,878 - £55,295
Hours per week
37
Closing Date
24/11/2024
Ref No
1642