Associate Lecturer Computing

Overview

In this role you will design and deliver high-quality computing education within FutureLearn’s Higher Education Services, focusing on Cyber Security and/or Artificial Intelligence. You will create engaging online learning experiences, support student success, and contribute to academic quality and innovation. There may be opportunities to act as a Subject Matter Expert in developing module content. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to uphold institutional standards and drive learner outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Design, prepare, and deliver teaching materials across computing programmes
• Align content and delivery with module objectives and standards
• Apply effective teaching, learning, and assessment strategies
• Deliver engaging online learning experiences with strong digital capabilities
• Set and provide timely feedback on assessments
• Supervise projects and dissertations in Cyber Security and/or AI
• Monitor progress with learner analytics and intervene to support achievement
• Identify learner needs and refer to appropriate support services
• Maintain records of teaching delivery, engagement, and outcomes
• Attend meetings, workshops, and mandatory training
• Possibly develop and review module content as Subject Matter Expert

Key requirements

• PhD, Master’s degree, or substantial industry experience in a relevant computing discipline
• Experience teaching in the UK Higher Education sector
• Proven teaching experience in Cyber Security and/or Artificial Intelligence
• Eligibility for Fellowship of AdvanceHE (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong teamwork, communication, and digital teaching skills
• Commitment to student success and engagement

• teamwork
• communication
• digital teaching skills
• Cyber Security
• Artificial Intelligence
• online teaching platforms

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