AddressSenior Lecturer - Computing
up to 60,000 EURO per annum + excellent benefits (depending on skills and experience)
Based out of our Berlin Study Centre
Permanent / Full Time
Click here for the full job description
The Opportunity:
At Arden University, we pride ourselves on being true innovators, disruptors and pioneers. Our focus is to promote life-long learning and ensure that everyone, everywhere can access higher education. We are currently looking for a Senior Lecturer to join our Computing team based in Berlin.
Senior Lecturers have academic leadership responsibilities which typically involve a combination of the following, in discussion with their Deputy Head of School/Head of School/Dean of Faculty:
- Responsibility for a programme or suite of associated named awards/programmes
- Module leadership of several large, core module
- Overall responsibility for a year group or cohort within a large programme
- Line management of Lecturers (who may themselves lead modules)
- Teaching duties (and associated activities) normally up to 8 hours per week as agreed with the relevant DHOS/HOS/Dean of Faculty
About You:
We would like to hear from applicants who have;
- Masters’ Degree or equivalent professional qualification/professional experience in relevant subject area and recognition from external stakeholders/agencies i.e. PSRBs, external examination, consultancy
- Understanding of relevant University HEI procedures and policies (e.g. quality and
governance) and industry standards; ability to manage own area accordingly
- Significant and successful track record of teaching, learning and assessment practice in a relevant discipline /subject at different HE levels. Experience of the UK higher education context would be an advantage. We are looking for academics with expertise across a range of subjects that align with our programme portfolio. We are launching our new postgraduate programmes in Data Science and Cyber Security in our Berlin study centre and are particularly keen to hear from applicants with skills in these disciplines and experience in teaching modules at this level.
- Formal experience of line managing other academics.
- Knowledge and experience of reviewing, modifying, developing and enhancing curriculum and programmes to ensure QAA benchmarks and professional, employer and sector expectations are met to a high level.
Why Arden:
At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:
- 30 days holiday, add the public holiday on top, and we even throw in Christmas closure
- Study any Arden course for free, with generous discount for all family and friends
- Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education
- Plus, other competitive benefits!
Arden’s values:
Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.
There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations. For the full job description, click here, or to start your journey with us, click apply!
Closing Date: Monday 12th February 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.
If you have previously applied for a Senior Lecturer role at Arden, please wait a minimum of 6 months before applying again.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we recognise, and studies confirm, that often underrepresented candidates in the work place are less likely to apply to roles unless they meet all skills and experience of the position.
At Arden we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, therefore we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon age, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy, and actively welcome applications from all groups.
So, if you want to be part of Arden and our journey, but you feel that you’re missing some of the skills or experience the role requires, then we encourage you to apply anyway as you may make a great candidate for this role or others!
