Associate Lecturer - Foundation Year Programming

Birkbeck University of London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable UK university is seeking an Associate Lecturer for a part-time, fixed-term teaching role in Summer 2026. The position involves delivering engaging lessons to foundation year students in programming, where experience and familiarity with a visual programming tool like Scratch are essential. Competitive remuneration starts at £69.68 per hour, based on experience. The role also includes administrative duties and requires enrollment by the application deadline of February 22, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching programming at Level 3.
• Ability to engage students and inspire learning.
• Familiarity with course administration duties.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching to students and enable successful study completion.
• Undertake all course administrative duties as required.
• Teach using a visual paradigm and programming tools.

Skills

Knowledge of visual programming tools

Experience in teaching foundation year students

Engagement in student learning

Education

Relevant teaching qualification or equivalent professional experience

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an Associate Lecturer to teach in Summer 2026 within the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences at Birkbeck, University of London.

Birkbeck, University of London, is looking to recruit a part-time, fixed-term Associate Lecturer to teach this Summer 2026.

Module

Joining the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, you would teach on the following module:

• Foundation Year Programming SC10002H3 – Level 3
• April - July 2026
• Teaching evenings 6-9pm, Term 2.

You will have knowledge of and experience in the above module and be qualified to the corresponding level of the award as required to teach (or demonstrate equivalent professional/industry level experience).

Role and responsibilities

Your role will be to deliver teaching to Birkbeck students, in order to enable them to complete their studies successfully, and to undertake all related course administrative duties as required.

As Associate Lecturer, you will be comfortable with and have an interest in teaching foundation year students. As well, you will be familiar with and comfortable teaching using a visual paradigm, and a visual programming tool such as Scratch.

Please refer to the person specification for further selection criteria.

Application and remuneration

If you have knowledge in this area, and you are an excellent and innovative teacher with a track record of student engagement, and want to contribute to an impactful educational experience - apply with us at Birkbeck today.

Remuneration:

Payment is based on an hourly rate depending on length of continuous service with the College (starting rate £69.68 per hour inclusive of pro-rata London Allowance and holiday pay) for contact hours worked.

This hourly rate is based on the starting point of Grade 7 and is inclusive of a ‘Duties Related to Teaching Multiplier’ at 2.5, which covers preparation, teaching, administration, assessment marking and other examining duties in connection with the course.

Contract

Contract:

Fixed-term, April to July 2026, part-time contract. Please submit a CV and statement for consideration. Closing date: Sunday 22 February 2026, interview date: 5/6 March 2026.

Enquiries

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Gordon McIntyre, Senior Lecturer, [e-mail]

If you have difficulty using the recruitment portal, please contact [e-mail] providing your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. www.bbk.ac.uk/jobs. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.