Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Target Resume Now

About the Role

We are seeking a Lecturer to join the newly established Department of Foundation Degrees in the Centre for Academic Persistence to support the delivery of our Computing Foundation Degree. This role involves teaching, academic support, and module development, with potential opportunities for Module Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and dynamic lectures both face-to-face and online for blended and distance learning students.
• Take on module leadership, ensuring consistent quality and development of learning materials and schemes of work.
• Oversee assessment marking, create authentic assessments, and provide high-quality feedback.
• Lead or support the creation of new programmes and refresh existing ones to align with industry trends and employer requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide academic advice and support to students.
• Drive innovation in teaching methods, student support, and assessment.
• Assist with student orientation weeks (online) and face to face in campus.
• Support students with their assessments including 1-1s, group tutorials and scaffolded assessment feedback sessions.
• Assist students by providing reminders and tracking those at risk of non-submission via phone calls, online 1-1 tutorials and face to face assessment tutorials.
• Work closely to develop assessment and resit clinics.
• Develop/create interactive videos, podcasts and activities for VLE and in-class use.

Requirements

• Must have a master’s degree or equivalent professional qualification in a subject relevant to the teaching area.
• Must have a recognised HE Teaching Qualification and/or Advance HE Fellowship at FHEA/SFHEA level or demonstrate commitment to gain this recognition within 12 months of appointment.
• Able to evidence CPD to show commitment to enhancing knowledge and teaching capability, including practical teaching methods and techniques.
• Understanding of challenges to student engagement in a university setting.
• Experience of teaching Computing, Digital Skills and Applied AI and academic skills in this subject area.
• Positive and empathetic approach to dealing with student issues.

Skills

• Computing
• Digital Skills
• Applied AI
• Academic Skills
• Teaching
• Module Leadership
• Assessment Marking
• Feedback
• Programme Development
• Student Support
• Innovation in Teaching
• VLE
• Interactive Video Creation
• Podcast Creation

Location

• Holborn, London
• Stratford, London

Work Type

• Permanent
• Hybrid
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Lecturer

Education Level

• Master's degree or equivalent professional qualification
• Recognised HE Teaching Qualification and/or Advance HE Fellowship at FHEA/SFHEA level

Salary/Compensations

• £42,663 - £49,399 per annum
• £4,000 per annum London weighting

Benefits

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays
• Christmas closure
• Generous Aviva pension plan with company contributions starting from 7%
• SimplyHealth plan option
• Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles)
• Access to Perkbox benefits
• Free study of any Arden course
• Discount for family and friends on Arden courses
• Golden Ticket for gifting a free Arden education

About the Company

• Arden University is an aspirational and multi-award-winning university focused on rapid growth and disrupting the HE sector through innovation and digital education.
• Our vision is to be the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, making higher education accessible everywhere.
• We are expanding into new disciplines, forging worldwide partnerships, and expanding our locations.
• The Foundation Degrees department provides vocational and work-based learning experiences tailored for widening participation and disadvantaged student groups.
• The Foundation Degrees aim to bridge the gap between education and employment with practical skills and real-world experience.
• Our approach emphasizes inclusivity and employability, supporting diverse learners with flexible pathways.
• The Department of Foundation Degrees is located in the Centre for Academic Persistence, a new centre established in 2024.
• The Centre plays a pivotal role in guiding students through their first-year journey, delivering Foundation Year programmes, CertHE support, 'On Track' progression and resit support, and university-wide orientation events.
• Arden is passionate about helping students realize their potential and is committed to inclusive education, student success, and social mobility.

Equal Opportunity

• Arden University is a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteeing an interview to candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria.
• As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Recruitment and selection processes do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
• We actively welcome applications from all groups.