Associate Lecturer - Software & Programming

Birkbeck, University of London, is looking to recruit a part-time, fixed-term Associate Lecturer to teach this Summer 2026.

Joining the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, you would teach on the following module:

• Software and Programming I, BUCI087H4 – Level 4
• April - July 2026
• Teaching evenings 6-9pm, Term 2. 

Your role will be to deliver teaching to Birkbeck students, in order to enable them to complete their studies successfully, and to undertake all related course administrative duties as required. 

You will have knowledge of and experience in the above module and be qualified to the corresponding level of the award as required to teach (or demonstrate equivalent professional/industry level experience).

Please refer to the person specification for further selection criteria.

If you have knowledge in this area, and you are an excellent and innovative teacher with a track record of student engagement, and want to contribute to an impactful educational experience - apply with us at Birkbeck today. 

Remuneration:

Payment is based on an hourly rate depending on length of continuous service with the College (starting rate £69.68 per hour inclusive of pro-rata London Allowance and holiday pay) for contact hours worked.

This hourly rate is based on the starting point of Grade 7 and is inclusive of a ‘Duties Related to Teaching Multiplier’ at 2.5, which covers preparation, teaching, administration, assessment marking and other examining duties in connection with the course.

Contract: 

Fixed-term, April to July 2026, part-time contract. Please submit a CV and statement for consideration. Closing date: Sunday 22 February 2026, interview date: 5/6 March 2026. 

Enquiries:

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Tingting Han, Reader in Computer Science, t.han@bbk.ac.uk

If you have difficulty using the recruitment portal, please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk providing your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.

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