Lecturer in Computing Projects

Arden University Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking university in the UK is looking for a Lecturer in Computing to deliver engaging lectures and develop high-quality learning materials. The role involves teaching both face-to-face and online, with a focus on innovative teaching methods. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in a relevant field and experience in diverse teaching techniques. Benefits include generous holiday, a pension plan, and opportunities for professional development. This role supports a hybrid working model.

Benefits

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Generous Aviva pension plan

Study any Arden course for free

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering engaging teaching across Levels 4 to 7.
• Experience in using diverse teaching techniques in both face-to-face teaching and online platforms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lectures for blended and distance learning students.
• Take on module leadership and ensure quality in learning materials.
• Oversee assessment marking and provide quality feedback.
• Support creation of new programmes aligned with industry trends.
• Collaborate to provide academic advice and support to students.
• Drive innovation in teaching methods and assessment techniques.

Skills

Programming (Python, Java)

Database

Operating Systems/Networking

Digital Business/Ethics

IT Project Management

Data Analysis/Big Data/AI

Cloud Computing

HCI/UX/Web Development

Cyber Security

Education

Master’s Degree or equivalent qualification in Computing Science

Job description

Salary -£43,306 - £47,728

London weighting: £4,000 per annum (if applicable)

Employment type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37

Reporting into: Senior Lecturer

Department: School of STEM

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This role will require a presence of at least 4 days a week on our Stratford or Manchester campus, with1 day working from home to suit the student timetable. You maybe required to be on campus5 days a weekin some cases,based on teaching and meeting requirements. Our hybrid working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit which could changes at any point during your employment,so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts.

Travel will be required into the following locations:-

• Manchester campus

• London campus (Stratford)

About Arden University

We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations.

About our Department

About the Opportunity

The Role – Lecturer in Computing

As a Computing Lecturer, you will collaborate with a team of academics located across Arden's UK study centres, working together to provide the best possible experience for our students. Our blended learning programmes offer flexible daytime and evening classes, while our distance learning programmes engage students through a variety of online learning platforms. As a Lecturer in Computing you will:

• Deliver engaging and dynamic lectures both face-to-face and online for our 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 techniques.

About You

To be successful as a Lecturer in Computing here at Arden you must have:

• A Master’s Degree or equivalent professional qualification in a Computing Science or related discipline.

Proven experience in delivering engaging teaching across Levels 4 to 7 in at least 3 of the following areas:-

Essential requirements:

• Programming (Python, Java)

• Database

• Operating Systems/Networking

• Digital Business/Ethics

• IT Project Management

• Data Analysis/Big Data/AI

• Cloud Computing

• HCI/UX/Web Development

• Cyber Security

Ideally, industry experience in the subject relevant to the teaching area

Experience in using diverse teaching techniques in both face-to-face teaching and online platforms.

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 + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure!

• A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%

• SimplyHealth plan option

• Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles)

• Access to Perkbox benefits

• Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends

• Plus, other excellent benefits

• Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education
  

Our 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.

Closing Date: Sunday 1st February 2026

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 are a current Arden student or have an upcoming course with us, you are not eligible to apply for Student Experience roles due to a conflict of interest related to system access.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

To be considered under this scheme, you can indicate via the application form below. By doing so, you are also consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team. For more details on what qualifies as a disability under the Disability Equality Act 2010, please refer to the guidance here.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer 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 people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.

Sponsorship statement

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