Graduate Teaching Associate Computer Science

Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.

Our University’s DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.

We are currently looking for a Graduate Teaching Associate in Computer Science. You will be situated in the College of Creative Arts, Technology and Engineering. The purpose of the role is to support teaching and learning through the delivery of modules in conjunction with the Course Leader. Typical duties include tutorial class teaching; personal tutorial support; provision of feedback to students; course work assessment and examination marking.

As a Graduate Teaching Associate, you will work toward a fee waived PhD within the college in an area of your choosing. After successful completion of the PhD, you will automatically be promoted to Lecturer in the college.

For this role, you will be expected to be involved in teaching on various modules across our different undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. As well as having expertise in Computer Science, you will also have some competence in one or more of the following subject areas:

• Artificial intelligence and Robotics
• Programming and Software Engineering
• Computer Systems, Networks and Cyber Security
• Web, Mobile and Digital Technologies

What we offer:

• A generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days).
• Hybrid working (dependant on business needs).
• Training & development support opportunities.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Discounted gym membership for our on-site gym.
• A range of staff discounts with major retailers.

BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our aim is to continue to build an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU’S workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.

Closing Date: 13 July 2025.
Interview Date: 21 July 2025.

If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability.

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