Associate Lecturer Computing

Associate Lecturer Computing Join us on our mission to transform access to education! At FutureLearn, we’re passionate about the power of lifelong learning. We help learners from all over the world progress in their careers and invest in their futures. We truly believe that up-skilling is a worthy investment, and we hope to empower our learners to take control of their careers through personalised learning pathways – giving them progress at their fingertips. Partnering with 260+ world-class educational partners, including prestigious universities, global brands and industry partners, we offer our 20 million-strong learner community the opportunity to discover and access flexible, high-quality online courses and degrees. We’re not here just to teach new skills (although we do that well), we want to help transform lives. FutureLearn is looking to build our teams with people who share our passion for lifelong learning, career empowerment and education for all. If that sounds like you, get in touch. You could help us achieve our biggest goal yet – becoming the world’s best AI-powered, career-based learning platform and OPM. What is the opportunity? We are seeking a knowledgeable and forward thinking Associate Lecturer in Computing to join our Higher Education Services team. This role focuses on delivering high quality teaching and learning across designated programmes, with particular expertise in Cyber Security and/or Artificial Intelligence. The successful candidate will design and deliver engaging learning materials, facilitate dynamic online learning experiences, support student success, and contribute to academic quality and innovation. There may also be opportunities to contribute as a Subject Matter Expert in developing and reviewing module content. What does success look like: Teaching and Learning Delivery Design, prepare, and deliver high-quality teaching materials across assigned computing programmes. Ensure all content, delivery methods, and learning resources align with programme and module objectives. Apply effective teaching, learning, and assessment strategies in line with institutional standards. Demonstrate strong digital capability and deliver engaging online learning experiences. Assessment and Feedback Set, mark, and provide constructive, timely feedback on assessments in accordance with institutional and partner policies. Supervise student projects and dissertations, providing academic and research guidance in Cyber Security and/or AI. Monitor student progress using learner analytics and implement timely interventions to support achievement. Learner Support and Engagement Identify and respond to individual learner needs, referring students to appropriate support services when necessary. Promote an inclusive, engaging, and supportive online learning environment. Quality Assurance and Academic Standards Contribute to internal quality assurance and enhancement activities. Participate in the planning and review of modules to ensure alignment with institutional frameworks and academic standards. Maintain accurate records of teaching delivery, student engagement, and academic outcomes. Professional Participation Attend and actively contribute to relevant meetings, workshops, and training sessions. Complete all mandatory institutional training within the first three months of appointment. Subject Matter Expert Responsibilities (where applicable) Develop new module content in Cyber Security and/or AI in line with academic and institutional standards. Review and update existing module materials as required. What you bring to the table: A PhD, Master’s degree, or substantial industry experience in a relevant computing discipline. Experience teaching and learning within the UK Higher Education sector. Proven subject-specific 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. A clear commitment to student success and engagement. Desirable Experience delivering online teaching and learning. Experience supervising research projects or dissertations in computing-related fields. Relevant industry or professional experience in Cyber Security and/or AI. What happens next? Ready to go for it? Click 'Apply', include your CV and tell us why you'd like to become a FutureLearner, and how you’ll nail this role. Recruitment Process Please contact [email protected] if you require any reasonable adjustments or alterations to be made to support you through the recruitment process. Diversity Statement We value all the great benefits that diversity brings and encourage everyone to bring their whole self to work – At FutureLearn we are proud to have Diversity and Inclusion at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We can't wait to meet you! #FutureLearnCareers Division FutureLearn Team Academic Registry Role Online Lecturer Locations London, UK (Woburn House, WC1H 9HQ) Remote status Hybrid Employment type Contract Job type Contract of services