Associate Tutor in Technologies

If you have a record of achievement that demonstrates the commitment, aptitude and enthusiasm to contribute to our global learning community through excellent teaching, scholarship, research and innovation, along with a shared passion for our values and vision, we look forward to receiving your application. We are particularly keen to hear from, and to support, applicants who will help develop our research standing and who will enhance the diversity of our university, our community and our partnerships.

The opportunity We are seeking to recruit exceptional, suitably qualified Associate Tutors who are available to teach in the areas below on an occasional or sessional basis. All topics will cover material ranging from level 3 to level 7 and includes delivery in practical lab-based sessions. It is essential that you have a significant grasp of the academic and/or professional nature of their subject and can communicate this with clarity, academic rigour and enthusiasm.

• Cyber Security: We are looking for Associate Tutors who can support modules in Information Security, Networks & Security, and Cyber Security & Cryptography. Key topics include network configuration and security, firewalls and VPNs, and cryptographic techniques. You should have strong knowledge and understanding of networking (TCP/IP, routing), cybersecurity principles, and cryptography, along with hands-on experience using tools such as Packet Tracer, Wireshark, or Kali Linux.
• Data Science: We are looking for Associate Tutors who can support modules in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. You should have knowledge and understanding to support machine learning, database management and python programming.
• Electrical & Electronics and Robotics Engineering: We are looking for Associate Tutors who can support modules in Electrical & Electronics and Robotics Engineering. For Electrical & Electronic Engineering, key topics include Signals, Communications and Digital Signal Processing, Electromagnetics and High-Frequency Engineering, Power Energy & Infrastructure, Embedded and Connect Systems. For Robotics Engineering, key topics include robotics and autonomous systems, control and intelligent systems and sensing and mechatronic systems.
• Software Engineering: We are looking for Associate Tutors who can support modules across Software Engineering. Key topics include Programming (including experience with C++), Architectures & Operating Systems, Object Oriented System Design, Parallel & Distributed Systems, Mobile & Web Technologies.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and apply appropriate teaching techniques and material, which potentially creates interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students.
• To obtain and be familiar with relevant course documents which give information related to the aims and operation of the course, including the syllabus, methods of assessment, preferred teaching methods, information needed by students, course dates and times, etc.
• To liaise with members of the programme team, as appropriate, in order to understand requirements, coordinate plans and administrative actions and to discuss changes.
• To prepare effective course material which will fulfil the aims of the course, including enhancement of the learning experience through a student-centred approach.
• To attend and deliver sessions as agreed, lecturing, leading discussions, and otherwise providing guidance and advice and promoting learning, as required.
• To prepare and mark, as required, any related written work, studio work, class work and examination papers, within the appropriate assessment procedures.
• To provide constructive and timely feedback to students on their progress.
• To keep such records of assessment and attendance as the University requires.
• To observe class opening and closing times strictly.
• To ensure that the Programme Director/Leader and the class are informed of their absence, where this is unavoidable, as far in advance as possible.
• To provide, where appropriate, a course/work plan, set of objectives and reading lists to students.

What we are looking for:

• Ability to achieve Fellow Status as part of the Higher Education Academy’s Professional Recognition scheme.
• A good level of knowledge relevant to the subject and professional area.
• Evidence of undertaking continuous professional development (CPD).
• A sound understanding of pedagogy.
• A broad understanding of subject area.
• Ability to design teaching and learning material.
• Ability to employ appropriate assessment methods.
• Ability to undertake administrative duties in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Ability to plan workloads.
• Ability to identify areas for improvement and to use initiative and problem-solving skills to improve performance.
• Ability to communicate and disseminate complex and conceptual ideas in a variety of ways – presentations, reports, learning materials.
• Ability to develop productive working relationships as part of a professional team.

You will be an enthusiastic and friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience. To be successful you will further enrich our students’ experience through your expertise and subject knowledge as evidenced through your qualifications and experience.

Please note that due to the nature of these roles, the successful candidate will be expected to attend campus to undertake duties.

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