Associate Lecturers in Web, Mobile and Cloud Technologies TM252

nit : Associate Lecturers/Part time tutors

Salary : £37,099 Pro Rata

Location : Various locations

Please quote reference : STEM_TM252

Part-Time (0.085 – 0.17 FTE) Permanent

Closing Date : 24 June, 2024 – 12:00

How to Apply

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The role

We are looking to recruit several Associate Lecturers in the area of web technologies, in the School of Computing & Communications at the Open University.

The position is part-time varying between 0.085 and 0.17 Full Time Equivalent pro-rata, equivalent to 3.5 to 7 hours per week and would involve teaching on one or more modules. There are immediate teaching needs on TM252 Web Technologies and there is the possibility of teaching other modules within the School.

The position is home-based and has no fixed core hours. It is permanent, with a probation period of two years. The annual salary and workload are fixed, but there are significant workload peaks and troughs, mainly linked to providing marking and assessment feedback. This is likely to include exam and end of module marking tasks. Other tasks will be required such as focused student support (individual and forum), such as peer mentoring and working with the module team on assessment activities and quality improvement. Some evening and weekend work will be required. The appropriate level of FTE will be discussed at interview, and there is the possibility of increasing the FTE later. The starting full-time salary is £37,099 paid pro rata based on your FTE. Although most of the teaching occurs between February and October, the position is paid over the full calendar year.

The contract will start from 01 February 2025

Person specification:

The person specification for this position should be read in conjunction with the generic person specification for an Associate Lecturer at The Open University. As well as meeting all the requirements set out in the generic person specification, you should have:

• A degree in a cognate area, or significant teaching experience of Web Technologies.
• Experience of working with core web technologies, standards and programming languages including HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, AJAX, DOM, Python, XML, JSON and databases.
• An understanding of the importance of web standards, usability and accessibility.
• An understanding of web security principles.
• An understanding of web and browser architectures.
• Experience of using version control (e.g. Git), wireframing and system testing techniques.
• Insight and ability to focus on teaching technology at the conceptual level.
• The ability to support students undertaking a short project (time management, planning, research and writing skills).
• The ability to grade assignments accurately and to provide constructive feedback to students.
• Experience of teaching online or an understanding of the pedagogical issues surrounding online teaching.
• Demonstrate ability to encourage students to engage with group work and independent study (including awareness of resources).

It would be an advantage (but not essential) to have:

• Experience of wider software development (such as Java, UML, design patterns, software architectures, software design, software testing, software analysis).
• Experience of agile practices (such as SCRUM and XP) and plan driven practices (such as waterfall).
• Experience of cloud computing models (such as OpenStack, Kubernetes, AWS).
• Experience of web service technologies (such as REST, HTTP, React, Svelet).
• Experience of mobile technologies (such as React Native).
• A higher degree or Ph.D. (or equivalent) in a cognate area.
• Experience of teaching and assessment via an online environment.
• Evidence of having taken the initiative to deliver better teaching and learning or to take advantage of new technology in teaching.
• Teaching qualification in relevant subject or HEA accreditation.

What you get in return

We have a strong commitment to providing training and development in and beyond your current role. To ensure they remain up to date with developments in their academic field, Associate Lecturers are allocated 6 days (pro-rata) per annum for AL-led (i.e., self-directed) Academic Currency and 1 day, plus 5 days pro rata, per annum for Agreed Academic Currency and Professional Development.

Benefits include a supportive and friendly working environment, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata) with variable (pro rata) Bank holidays and an attractive pensions proposition.

Tuition Delivery

Tuition is online only, including a number of online tutorials.