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About the Role
Northeastern University London invites applications for a Teaching Assistant in Computer Science. The appointees will support Computer Science teaching at the University, primarily at undergraduate level (Levels 4–5). Key areas include Python programming and discrete structures. Appointments will be commensurate with experience and qualifications reflecting a record of demonstrated ability to support.
Responsibilities
- Lead laboratory sessions, under the guidance and/or supervision of subject expert faculty
- Support students during lab sessions, recitation sessions, or both
- Assist with equipment set-up and tear-down during lab sessions
- Marking of formative and summative assignments, commensurate with qualifications
- Complete required training, and attend coordination meetings
- Respond to or forward student queries, as appropriate
Requirements
- Master’s degree, or equivalent professional experience, in a relevant area
- PhD completed, or near completion (all but dissertation), or equivalent professional experience, in a relevant area (desirable)
- AFHEA status, or equivalent, achieved or expected (desirable)
- Demonstrates, through evidence, ability to be adaptable, innovative, and inclusive in teaching
- Ability to provide excellent, personalised support to students in a lab-based setting
- Flexibility and capacity to support course leaders in providing excellent educational provision to students, including opportunities for experiential learning
- Core knowledge of the subject material to at least Level 6 (i.e., up to final year undergraduate level)
- Excellent written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills including presentation skills, both face-to-face and online
- Excellent IT skills and evidence of supporting the integration of technologies into learning and teaching
- Excellent time-management and organisational skills
- Must adhere to safeguarding practice reflecting statutory responsibilities, government guidance and best practice and Ofsted requirements
- Must be able to demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK
Skills
- Python programming
- Discrete structures
- Adaptability
- Innovation
- Inclusivity in teaching
- Personalised student support
- Experiential learning
- Subject matter expertise (up to final year undergraduate level)
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Presentation skills
- IT skills
- Integration of technologies into learning and teaching
- Time-management
- Organisational skills
Location
- London, Devon House / Portsoken (St Katherines Dock)
Work Type
- Part-time
- Fixed Term
Experience Level
- Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Education Level
- Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience
- PhD completed, or near completion, or equivalent professional experience (desirable)
- AFHEA status or equivalent achieved or expected (desirable)
Salary/Compensations
- £37,960 to £41,461, progressing to £42,701 per annum once in post
Benefits
- Flexible working
- Parental leave opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Optional private medical insurance
- Season ticket loans
- Cycle to work scheme
- 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and winter break holidays
- Access to personalised Continuous Professional Development (CPD) plans and opportunities
- Eye test reimbursement
- Access to deals and discounts for food & shopping in the local area
About the Company
- The 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.
- Northeastern University London (NU London) is a prestigious higher education institution based in the heart of London and is part of Northeastern University’s global campus network. Overlooking the River Thames near Tower Bridge, NU London offers academically challenging educational programmes designed to inspire innovative thinking, encourage interdisciplinary study, and provide global experiences. The bright and modern campus offers award winning, contemporary facilities for students and staff including state of the art audio visual technology in its teaching and meeting spaces.
- Inspired by excellence, infused with an energy of ideas and ability in motion, at NU London, being a part of our staff is to be a part of a collective of entrepreneurs and educators, builders and thinkers. NU London is growing quickly, offering opportunity and growth for our staff. Currently hosting 1,500 students, our aim is to have 4000 students by 2028/29.
Equal Opportunity
- Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged on merit alone. We welcome applications from all underrepresented groups, including the Global Majority.