Job Description
Position Overview
Discipline: Data & AI
Location: London, Devon House (St Katherines Dock)
Term: Part-time (0.5 FTE), Fixed term (6 months)
Benefits: The university supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance, offer flexible working and parental leave opportunities, an Employee Assistance Programme which provides free, confidential advice on both home and work concerns as well as optional private medical insurance, season ticket loans and being part of the cycle to work scheme.
Start: 1 January 2025
The role
Northeastern University London invites applications for a Lecturer in Data Science. The appointee will support Data Science teaching at the University, primarily at undergraduate level (Levels 4–6). Appointments will be commensurate with experience and qualifications reflecting a record of demonstrated teaching excellence.
Core duties will include development and provision of innovative and inclusive teaching in relevant areas of Data Science at undergraduate and postgraduate levels (e.g., Introductory, Intermediate and Advanced Programming with Data; Foundations of Data Science; Data Engineering; Human Computer Interaction; and Information Visualisation). Preference may be given to candidates with active interests in the relationship of Data Science to one or more of the following areas: financial technologies, data-driven humanities and social sciences, cognitive science, information visualisation, machine learning, and applied engineering.
We particularly encourage applications from those with an interest in innovative teaching, learning and assessment; those with experience of supporting a wide variety of students; 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.
About the Faculty
The recently formed Faculty of Computing, Mathematics, Engineering, and Natural Sciences (CoMENS) is undergoing significant growth at Northeastern University London. It is home to four interdisciplinary undergraduate dual-degree (in UK and US) programmes in the areas of Data Science, Data Science and Politics, Computer Science and Business, and Computer Science and Philosophy; four postgraduate programs in the areas of AI Ethics, Data Science, Computer Science, and Technology Leadership; and five degree apprenticeship programmes in the areas of AI, Data Science, Digital and Technology Solutions, and Biosciences.
The Faculty plays a major part in Northeastern University’s first-year student mobility program, offering undergraduate courses in Computer and Data Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Biology, Chemistry and Healthcare, striving to inspire and equip entering students to be outstanding scientists.
About the University
Founded in 2012, Northeastern University London (formerly known as New College of the Humanities) has established itself as a prestigious higher education institution based in the heart of London. Northeastern University London is part of Northeastern University’s Global Campus Network. Positioned as top ranking 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.
After becoming part of Northeastern University’s global network in early 2019, the University has undergone a period of rapid growth, having been granted Taught Degree Awarding Powers in February 2020 and moved to a new, state-of-the-art campus in 2021.
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. It offers state of the art audio visual technology in its teaching and meeting spaces across the organisation.
Person Specification Criteria
To undertake this role, the following should apply—should you not have the experience below, please do highlight where transferable skills would assist with you undertaking the role. Unless specified, all criteria are considered essential.
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Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Ioannis Kypraios, Head of Data & AI (ioannis.kypraios@nulondon.ac.uk) and Dr Alexandros Koliousis, Faculty Director (alexandros.koliousis@nulondon.ac.uk). However, all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified.
Application Process
Applications should be made via the 'Apply' button above by 23:59 on Tuesday 8 th October 2024. Please reference your application “LDS0924”. Participation in the equal opportunities section is Lecturer in Data Science Job Description 4 encouraged, but voluntary. Applications must include a full curriculum vitae, a cover letter that sets out concisely and in ways relevant to this role how the applicant meets the person specification criteria, and a teaching statement (1 page maximum).
Please note this role may require a basic or enhanced DBS check. Our organisation acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of our students and staff, and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and Ofsted requirements. You must adhere to the above if you are offered a role with NU London.
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.
Job sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Location: | London |
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Salary: | £40,847 to £45,949 per annum pro rata, progressing to £48,763 once in post |
Hours: | Part Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 18th September 2024 |
Closes: | 8th October 2024 |
Job Ref: | LDS0924 |
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