Computer Science Tutor

You will teach on International Foundation Year (level 3) and International Year One (level 4) programmes focusing on the Computer Science pathway. You will play a key role by contributing to the development of teaching materials and formative assessment. You will empower students to reach the level they need to progress into university by providing student-centred, engaging, and innovative learning. You’ll undertake marking and feedback on formative and summative assessments.

We are especially interested in hearing from applicants with experience in teaching object-oriented programming, software engineering, or computing.

ABOUT THE ROLE  

Student learning experience

• Contribute to the delivery and development of modules and teaching sessions offered by the Cardiff ISC
• Prepare and deliver teaching sessions, with a maximum teaching load of up to 25 hours per week. The specific number of taught hours is subject to operational needs and will be discussed with successful candidates
• Up-to-date knowledge of the subject. Specifically, broad knowledge and understanding of general-purpose programming and software development.
• Prepare module tests and other forms of formative and summative assessments
• Mark students’ formative and summative assessments submissions and provide timely feedback to students on their performance, including writing regular student reports and tutorials
• Develop and update course material for modules and teaching sessions, including module material for the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
• Work with the Centre’s Student Experience team in the delivery of induction, orientation and registration programmes.
• Notify and liaise with colleagues where necessary to ensure all students receive appropriate on-going welfare and progression support
• Support with the coordination of and delivery of labs

Quality and standards assurance and enhancement

• Implement quality assurance procedures at module and teaching session level and contribute to the annual monitoring and review of courses
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student attendance and performance
• Attend and contribute to standardisation, moderation and other quality assurance meetings

Academic management and personal development

• Participating in regular meetings with teaching and support staff contributing to the effective overall management of the programme and student life cycle
• Maintain and submit accurate and timely records of teaching and other activities
• Participate in regular training and development activities and maintain a log of these activities
• Carry out any other duties as required from time to time by centre managers

ABOUT YOU  

• A Bachelor’s degree (Essential) in computer science, Software engineering, closely related discipline.
• A master’s in computer science, Software engineering, Cybersecurity closely related discipline (Desirable)
• Teaching qualification (Desirable)
• Experience of teaching in UK higher, further education or sixth form (Essential)
• Experience of working with international students (Desirable)
• knowledge of Java or other object-oriented programming languages
• Ability to develop and update teaching material and preferably experience of working within a Virtual Learning Environment
• Competence in teaching and administrative IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail, etc.)
• A student-centred and client-focused approach
• A commitment to continuous professional development
• Strong record-keeping skills
• Flexibility and willingness to work under pressure to deadlines
• Enthusiasm and motivation to be a performance-driven team player.

Please apply via the ‘Apply’ button above.

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