Location: | London |
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Salary: | £42,674 to £51,443 per annum (including London Allowance) |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Permanent |
Placed On: | 2nd August 2024 |
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Closes: | 19th August 2024 |
Job Ref: | 047-24-R |
York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.
As one of the fastest growing universities in the UK over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.
The School
MSc Data Science clustered within the London Campus, is an ambitious and growing academic unit. Our burgeoning national and international research profile, excellent teaching and learning, and welcoming and inclusive ethos supports an exceptional student experience (achieving (94%) and (91%) respective student satisfaction in the most recent NSS). Our School offers a number of Postgraduate degrees.
The role
We are seeking an enthusiastic Lecturer to contribute to our vibrant Postgraduate offers in MSc Computer Science. The majority of your work will involve teaching in a variety of settings, including small group tutorials/seminars and lectures; assessment; and the provision of pastoral and academic support to students. The successful candidate will also be supported in developing a solid research profile. The main duties and responsibilities include:
Develop and engage in high quality teaching, learning and assessment at postgraduate level 7 - MSc, including online and blended approaches.
Contribute to the development of the subject discipline within the University through engagement in regular curriculum review activity that incorporates current knowledge and practice.
Develop a teaching portfolio that reflects best practice and is regularly reviewed and refined through self-reflection, peer- support, student feedback and professional development.
Participate in team meetings, peer review, appraisal, and other staff development activities, contributing to the development of academic programme.
Undertake module leadership, mentoring, moderation work related to program management and assessment materials. Supervise postgraduate students on their Dissertation module.
Key requirements
Candidates will have expertise in teaching an area of Data Science at Postgraduate level, as well as an interest in developing postgraduate provision in the future. The successful candidate will be supported in cultivating an outstanding research profile in Data Science. Whilst we focus on areas including AI, Machine Learning, Big Data, Statistical Programming, Big Data and Cloud Computing , other research specialisms are welcome as we are keen to foster new connections.
It is essential that candidates hold a doctoral level qualification.
Further Information
For informal enquiries please contact Dr Nalinda Somasiri at n.somasiri@yorksj.ac.uk
This role is eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. For further information regarding this visa route please visit Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities to support staff from different backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.
Application process support
We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached 'candidate guidance document' which provides advice about completing the application process.
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