Lecturer in Computer Science (T&S)

Job Description

The Role
What you’ll do
Who you are – Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills required
How to apply
Benefits
Employment Visa

The Role

The Department of Computer Science wish to appoint a Lecturer (Teaching and Scholarship) in Computer Science. The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the areas of teaching and administration in the department.

To make an informal enquiry, please contact the Head of Department, Dr Thomas Jansen, at thj10@aber.ac.uk.  

Appointments are normally made within 4 - 8 weeks of the closing date.

What you’ll do

This job description is subject to review and amendment in the light of the changing needs of the University, to provide appropriate development opportunities and/or the addition of any other reasonable duties.

• To undertake teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including teaching through the medium of Welsh.

• To complete administrative tasks related to teaching and research.
• To contribute to course and subject development.
• To support and assist students and contribute to an excellent student experience.
• To become Fellow or Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (based on previous teaching experience) or obtain a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education, unless an appropriate equivalent qualification has already been obtained.
• To undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post.
• To be committed to the University’s Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post.
• To be committed to your own development and that of your staff through the effective use of the University’s Effective Contribution Scheme.
• Demonstrate flexibility by supporting colleagues during periods of high demand, including attendance at key university events such as open days and graduation ceremonies which may include weekend work.
• Engage in university-level projects and initiatives as directed, and undertake any additional duties commensurate with the role, as assigned by the line manager.

For Grades 8, additional duties include:

• To lead modules and co-ordinate the work of staff.
• Identify ways of improving and enhancing the modules and student experience.

The above does not represent an exhaustive list of duties associated with this role.

The responsibilities of this vacancy have been matched to the Academic Role Profile:

• Teaching and Scholarship 2 (Grade 7): Academic Profiles  : Human Resources , Aberystwyth University
• Teaching and Scholarship 3 (Grade 8). Details of the role profile can be found at: Academic Profiles  : Human Resources , Aberystwyth University

Who you are – Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills required

Essential

1. PhD in a relevant subject or very close to completion
2. Experience of teaching undergraduate or postgraduate classes in Computer Science
3. A broad knowledge and understanding of Computer Science, sufficient to support teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
4. Ability to carry out day-to-day administrative tasks conscientiously, efficiently and in a timely manner
5. Strong inter-personal and communication skills, including the capacity to work effectively as part of a team
6. A commitment to the future of the Department of Computer Science and Aberystwyth University as centres of excellence in teaching and research
7. Oral (spoken) and Written Welsh Level B2

Desirable

1.   Oral (spoken) and Written Welsh Level C2*

*More information on Welsh Language Levels can be found at:

https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/hr/policy-and-procedure/welsh-standards/

How to apply

To promote a flexible workforce, the University will consider applications from individuals seeking full time, part time, job share, or term time only working arrangements.

Applications for this role must be made through jobs.aber.ac.uk. You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally.

Benefits

• Flexible working policy
• 36.5 – hour week for full-time roles
• Generous leave entitlements – 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and university closed days
• Commitment to Professional Development
• Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension schemes
• Staff recognition and reward schemes
• Opportunity to learn the Welsh language for free
• Staff relocation bursary
• Maternity, Paternity, Parental and Adoption Leave
• Staff discount for gym facilities, hospitality, and retail on campus. 

Please keep reading

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities and, those that are currently underrepresented in our workforce. This includes but is not limited to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities, and female candidates.

We are a Bilingual Institution which complies with the Welsh Language Standards and is committed to Equal Opportunities. You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally.

Employment Visa

We welcome international applicants who are eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route.

Under the points-based system, this role meets the criteria to be sponsored by AU for an SWR application. Please be advised that AU will only support the Certificate of Sponsorship for any employment visas and will not support the payment of the employment visa for the offered candidate and/or dependants.

Any prospective candidates coming to work for AU under the SWR will require a minimum of 70 points, made up of the following:

 *Appropriate knowledge is classed as the following:

• A national of a majority English speaking country
• Having an academic degree taught in English (if an overseas degree, must be verified by NARIC)
• Completing and passing an English language test at Level B1 or above.

For more information, please visit:  https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa