Job Description

Position Overview

Location: London, Devon House (St Katharine Docks); Work from Home

Term: Part-Time, fixed term (0.5 FTE, 4 months), with potential renewal

Benefits: Generous benefits package including 25 days holiday allowance pro rata (excl. Bank holidays), group life assurance, group income protection, pension schemes and private healthcare (optional)

Start: 1 September 2023; interviews with be performed on a rolling basis

The Role

Northeastern University London wishes to appoint two (2) teaching assistants in Computer Science. The successful candidate(s) will support course delivery by facilitating seminars and grading assessments. They will assist in the delivery of first year undergraduate courses; in particular, Fundamentals of Computer Science and Discrete Structures.

Core duties will include leading lab sessions for the above courses to UK and (predominantly) US student audiences studying Computer Science. The successful candidate(s) should have expertise in one or more of the following subjects:

• Python programming
• Kotlin programming
• Algorithms & Complexity

We particularly encourage applications from those with an interest in innovative teaching, learning and assessment; those with experience of supporting students from diverse educational backgrounds; and those belonging to groups underrepresented in UK higher education. We are open to appointing on a reduced fraction/job-share basis subject to our business needs.

The role is suitable for part-time working, provided the appointee can attend the campus (in central London) for face-to-face work as and when required.

Department

Computing, Mathematics, Engineering, and Natural Sciences is undergoing a major growth at Northeastern University London. It is home to four interdisciplinary undergraduate dual degree (in UK and US) programs in the areas of Data Science, Data Science and Politics, Computer Science and Business, and Computer Science and Philosophy; and four postgraduate programs in the areas of AI, Data Science, Software Engineering, and Digital Leadership.

The department is a major part of Northeastern University\'s first-year student mobility program, offering undergraduate courses in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Biology, Chemistry and Healthcare, striving to inspire and equip entering students to be outstanding scientists.

Opportunities for disciplinary and interdisciplinary research and scholarship are abound: the department aims to unite computing, engineering and natural sciences with humanities based on ground-breaking research and research-oriented teaching practices. The successful appointee will have an opportunity to join one of the research institutes at Northeastern University, based on expertise.

About the University

Based in the heart of London, Northeastern University London has developed a reputation for delivering an excellent university experience and has exceeded all Russell Group universities for overall student satisfaction in the UK\'s National Student Survey for four consecutive years (2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022).

Small by design, Northeastern University London offers a vibrant, collegiate community delivering broad and academically rigorous degree programmes, designed to equip graduates with the combination of skills and knowledge that are increasingly desired by organisations, employers and society.

Northeastern University London is part of Northeastern University\'s Global Campus Network. Ranked 44th in the USA, Northeastern has campuses in Arlington, Boston, Charlotte, Miami, Oakland, San Jose, and Seattle in the USA, and Toronto and Vancouver in Canada.

Application Process

Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Alexandros Koliousis (Faculty Director) at alexandros.koliousis@nulondon.ac.uk. However, all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified.

Applications should be made via the jobs.ac apply button (above) by 20.00 27th July 2023. Please reference your application \xe2\x80\x9cTACS0723\xe2\x80\x9d.

Please ensure that your application includes (i) a CV; and (ii) a cover letter that sets out concisely and in ways relevant to this role: (a) your achievements and challenges in the last 12-months, and in your career to-date, in education; (b) what your priorities would be in performing the advertised role; (c) what your objectives are for your future career; (d) a statement of your approach to education. You may use bullet points if you wish. You can consult our academic job description by clicking the button below.

Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged, but voluntary. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged on merit alone. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Person Specification Criteria

Qualifications

• MSc or equivalent professional experience in a relevant area
• PhD completed, or near completion (all but thesis), in a relevant area (desirable)
• Higher education teaching qualification (e.g., PGcert, PGCHE, FHEA) (desirable)

Key Criteria

• Demonstrates, through evidence, excellent ability to be adaptable, innovative, and inclusive in the role as advertised with regards to teaching.
• Flexibility and capacity to teach across a range of courses and delivery modes (face-to-face and remote sessions).
• Willingness and capacity to undertake continuous professional development in relation to the use of technology, software, and data in relation to the subject area, and to teach on these matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentation skills, both face-to-face and online.
• Ability to engage and develop working relationships with faculty, learning designers and technologists, relevant employers and with counterparts across the Northeastern University global network.

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