Lecturer in Computing

2 weeks ago

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom The Open University UK Full time

**Unit**: Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
**Salary**: £45,585 to £54,395
**Location**: Milton Keynes
**Please quote reference**: 21604
Permanent, Full Time
**Closing Date**: 8 May, 2024 - 12:00

**Interview date**:Wednesday 22nd May 2024

**Change your career, change lives**

The Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education.

The School of Computing and Communications is the largest school within the Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Its mission is to lead and shape the digital revolution through delivering innovative and dynamic teaching, that is relevant to the workplace, and is founded on world-class research and scholarship in computing and communications.

We have a wide range of research interests, with a common theme of effectively integrating technology into our lives, addressing real individual and social issues to enhance human experience.

**The role**

We aim to appoint inspiring and innovative teachers and scholars, who enjoy developing novel approaches to teaching and research, and are effective in working collaboratively with colleagues.

Since its inception, The Open University (OU) has focused on innovation in teaching and learning, with a track record of providing inspiring, world-leading programmes of higher education for students who learn at a distance. Building on award-winning initiatives such as the OpenSTEM Labs and the Institute of Coding, the University is committed to delivering the highest quality teaching, together with excellent research. We provide rewarding academic career paths that are focused on world-class teaching, research, and knowledge exchange.

We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds, including professionals from academia and industry. Applicants will be considered based on their track record in research, teaching and academic leadership. In line with our commitment to the Athena SWAN initiative and the Race Equality Charter, we welcome and support all applicants equally.

The postholder will have the following Key Responsibilities:
**Teaching**
- Actively contribute to the design and teaching of a high-quality distance learning curriculum in web and mobile technologies at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Be an active member of the School of Computing & Communications to help deliver academic excellence by:

- developing innovative and effective teaching approaches, drawing upon educational scholarship and industry best practice as appropriate
- developing novel models for assessing practical competencies as well as domain knowledge
- promoting employability and career progression for our students.

**Research, scholarship and knowledge exchange**
- Pursue high quality research in web and mobile technologies or a related area (including supervising research students)
- Enhance our links with industry to enable teaching and research collaborations and knowledge exchange
- Attract external income to the School
- Contribute to the vibrant scholarship environment in the School.

**General**
- Act as an ambassador, both internally and externally, for the academic excellence of the School, Faculty and University.
- Take responsibility for administrative and/or other academic duties as required by the Head of School.
- Contribute to the outreach activities of the School, Faculty and University.

**Skills and experience**

**Essential**:

- A PhD, or substantial experience, in a relevant area
- Ability to contribute to the distance teaching of web and mobile technologies.
- Expertise in web and mobile technologies with a good understanding of recent developments (commensurate with career stage).

**Desirable**:

- Experience of producing distance/online learning materials and assessment materials.
- Experience of supporting students in a distance/online learning setting.
- Evidence of successful research student supervision.
- Relevant professional qualifications.

More information can be provided via a link to the Job Description.

**What you get in return**

We have a strong commitment to providing training and development in and beyond your current role. This includes thorough induction into the organisation and regular reviews of your training and development needs.

We also offer a great range of benefits that support our employees and their families for the long term. Staff Benefits include an attractive pension proposition and 33 days holiday per annum pro rata, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days.

**How to apply**

Access details for disabled applicants are available from the Resourcing Hub, telephone: 01908 655544, quoting the vacancy reference above.
- **CV**:

- **Personal statement, **_up to 1,000 words_**, you should set out in your statement why you’re interested in this role and provide examples o

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