Technical Demonstrator

The School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (CSEE) is a large and dynamic department in the Faculty of Science and Health. The School is internationally known for its research in various areas and offers its students an excellent education.

We have enjoyed a period of rapid growth, and we are seeking new technicians to join our dedicated technical team to fill the newly created role of Technical Demonstrator. 

You will provide day-to-day dedicated technical teaching support for students within the School, working alongside our academic staff.  During term time, you will support teaching sessions in labs and class, including demonstrating methods and techniques to students in software, assignments, and deliverables. In addition, you will set up practical experiments for teaching sessions, support practical classes, and assist with student projects.  You will also have a role in running the School’s teaching laboratories and maintaining/servicing teaching tools. Outside term time, you will form part of the Schools core technical team undertaking roles that support research, infrastructure, health and safety and administrative duties. This new role forms part of a more comprehensive scheme of teaching support mechanisms for students.

Skills and qualifications required

Applicants must have a degree in a relevant subject area (e.g., computer science or electronic engineering) or equivalent academic/professional experience relevant to the post. This should include the ability to program in various languages, including Python or C. In particular, you will need to have detailed knowledge of technical areas related to the post and provide evidence that you can demonstrate complex specialist tasks and procedures to students with a range of competencies and backgrounds.

You should have excellent and confident communication skills, empathy, and understanding towards students with mixed abilities. Experience supporting learners in higher education or adult learning environments would be highly beneficial but is not essential. Please refer to the person specification for the complete list of skills and experience required.

Please note that interviews and the shortlisting procedures will be held within the School on campus.

Please refer to the person specification for the full list of skills and experience required.

Please use the 'Apply' button to read further information about this role including the full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role. You will also find details of how to make your application here.

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