Public Administration Lecturer jobs

Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated educator to join our HND Department, playing a key role in delivering an exceptional student learning experience within the field of Digital Technologies.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the innovative design and delivery of high-quality teaching across a range of formats, including face-to-face, blended, and online learning environments. This includes leading engaging seminars, workshops, tutorials, and supervising student projects to ensure academic excellence and professional development.

You will take ownership of module and course leadership, driving outstanding educational outcomes while maintaining high academic standards. In addition, you will provide comprehensive academic and pastoral support, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that enables students to thrive.

A proactive approach to quality assurance is essential, alongside a commitment to continuous improvement. You will contribute to the development and implementation of quality enhancement initiatives, ensuring programmes remain relevant, innovative, and aligned with industry expectations.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of digital education and inspire the next generation of professionals in a forward-thinking academic setting.

Duties

The Digital Technologies lecturers are required in the following subjects:

• Professional Practice in the Digital Economy (Level 4) – Unit 1
• Innovation and Digital Transformation (Level 4) – Unit 2
• Cyber Security (Level 4) – Unit 3
• Programming (Level 4) – Unit 4
• Big Data & Visualisation (Level 4) – Unit 5
• Networking in the Cloud (Level 4) - Unit 6
• Security (Level 4) - Unit 8
• Networking (Level 4) – Unit 9

Teaching

• Take responsibility for the development of learning and teaching materials. This includes curriculum development and the design, enhancement and organisation of teaching and learning.
• To deliver teaching in the form of lectures, seminars, workshops, supervisions, or tutorials as set out in module specifications and as appropriate to the discipline.
• To create and upload teaching materials onto Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) as appropriate to the module(s).
• To liaise with the Programme Manager and Internal Moderator to ensure an excellent student experience.
• To keep an accurate record of student attendance and enter data on MRC record systems.
• Ensure that students have an effective learning experience by providing high quality academic guidance and advice and by enhancing their retention/progression and employability.
• Contribute to quality monitoring and enhancement as well as the continuous improvement of the curriculum, teaching, and quality of provision.
• Contribute to developing and promoting employer engagement, student recruitment and the external profile of the institution to students, employers, partners, and professional bodies.
• Engage appropriately in professional development and active membership of professional bodies to keep abreast of developments in the field.
• Demonstrate good practice in teaching, learning and assessment, and where required, engage in Teaching Practice Development
• To attend team meetings where appropriate, work effectively as a team member, and to undertake any training that is essential to completing the role.
• To be responsible for student submission in the programme and ensure 90% of students submit on time and make sure this is managed in an efficient manner.
• To undertake professional development in support of teaching and other core activities.
• Ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act (1998) and the Freedom of Information Act (2001) and all other rules and regulations.
• To seek to implement MRC’s Health and Safety Policy and give due regard to the health and safety of themselves and others when carrying out duties.
• To undertake any other duties that may reasonably be requested appropriate to the grade and responsibilities of the post.

Assessing and Marking

• To design assessments (where appropriate), assess student output, provide students with timely feedback and feed-forward, and record marks
• Take responsibility for the development of assessment materials.
• To ensure Formative and Summative submission drop boxes for module(s) are created on time for smooth submissions and assessment of student work.
• To provide constructive and holistic formative and summative feedback to the students according to RQF standards/BNU standards/awarding body standards
• To keep and maintain accurate record of student grades and send to the Results department and any other authority as required.
• Contribute to quality monitoring and enhancement as well as the continuous improvement of assessment.
• To contribute to the overall academic integrity of the college

Research

• To conduct independent research and act as principal investigator and project leader, and in so doing:
• Enhance the School’s international reputation through research publications of appropriate quantity and quality and contribute to worldwide debate at national and international conferences and Win research earnings through carefully prepared and successful grant applications as well as identifying potential income-generating programmes and collaborative partnerships.
• To supervise research projects, managing any dedicated research staff and postgraduate research students, and provide the mentorship to enable staff and students to develop their skills and academic careers.
• To help promote a collegiate working atmosphere and stimulating environment that will attract further research staff of the highest quality as well as good postgraduate research students.

Analysis and Reporting

• To maintain all student assessment records during the programme and pass updated information to the Results department, and other stakeholders as relevant.

Equality and Diversity

• Ensure that all students are treated according to the principles set out in the College’s Equal Opportunities Policy and to promote and develop best practice in this area.

Requirements

• A UK recognised teaching qualification (desirable) including a PGCE or PGCHE, a Master’s degree in the relevant field (essential)
• Experience in teaching Digital technologies Level 4 and 5
• Experience in teaching UK / EU students
• Experience in teaching mature / adult students from diversified ethnic backgrounds including BAME students
• Ability to engage and motivate students
• Appropriate teaching experience and in-depth knowledge of your particular field
• Experience of curriculum development
• Ability to work as a team member
• Experience to teach and assess remotely using various online tools including MS Teams and/or GoogleMeet etc.

Only those candidates are encouraged to apply who do not require a work permit to work in the UK.

Please note that job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, and the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.

Please Note - Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and professional reference checks.

If this opportunity matches your experience and career aspirations, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a covering letter.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £40,000.00-£48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Education:

• Master's (required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person