Teaching Fellow - School of Computer Science - 100294 - Grade 7

Position Details

School of Computer Science 

Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK

Full time starting salary is normally in the range £36,636 to £46,049 with potential progression once in post to £48,822

• Grade: 7
• Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to December 2027
• Closing date: 28th September 2025

Background

To teach and advise undergraduate, postgraduate taught and CPD students within the School of Computer Science, in particular taking responsibility for a limited number of postgraduate level taught modules in the post holder’s area of expertise. The role will also involve supporting the development of new postgraduate level programmes in the area of Computer Science where required, as well as contributing to delivery and enhancement of existing undergraduate and postgraduate provision. This will include teaching on the January-start MSc programme, which requires teaching during the summer. The post holder will be additionally support activities under the supervision of academic staff with overall responsibility for the programme design, delivery and assessment. They will also contribute to other modules, particularly those related to Python programming, and will also supervise project students.

Role Summary

• Deliver teaching in own subject area as part of established programmes, including support for both September- and January-start cohorts under the supervision of an academic member of staff.

Main Duties

• Teach courses at a range of levels within specified subject area and within the specific areas of databases and software engineering to undergraduates, postgraduates and CPD students, predominantly through allocated lectures and seminars, so that the School’s teaching objectives are met.
• Contribute to the design of Computer Science undergraduate and postgraduate modules with other colleagues.
• Plan and prepare your own teaching, including guidance notes and handouts in accordance with the established objectives of the teaching programme.
• Devise and supervise student projects, student dissertations and practical work.
• Develop an approach to planning and reviewing your own teaching.
• Undertake full range of responsibilities in relation to supervision, marking and examining. (Summative assessment, including assessed work contributing to the final award – as a mark or as a credit – such as unseen examinations, essays, dissertations or presentations, is subject to validation by the academic supervisor.)
• Frequently update own subject expertise.
• Undertake personal professional development in teaching, including self-reflection on own teaching, using student and peer review feedback, to enhance own teaching and learning processes. 
• Undertake management/administration arising from teaching.
• Contribute to School teaching-related activities and teaching-related administration.
• Assist with School events, such as Applicant Visitor days, and in organising and running tutorial groups.
• Contribute to enterprise, business development and/or public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University, often under supervision of a project leader.
• Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture.
• Support the delivery, assessment, and student experience of the January-start MSc programme, which requires teaching during the summer.

Person Specification

• Higher degree relevant to Computer Science and with specific knowledge of databases and software engineering, or equivalent qualifications.
• Familiarity with Python is essential.
• High level analytical capability.
• Ability to design and deliver module materials successfully.
• Ability to assess and organise resources effectively.
• Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes.
• Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly.
• Willingness and flexibility to contribute to programmes with non-standard delivery patterns, including January-start MSc teaching over the summer. 

Informal enquiries to Phillip Smith, email: p.smith.7@bham.ac.uk 

View our staff values and behaviours here 

We believe there is no such thing as a 'typical' member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability, which is a key part of our strategy. You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyone on our website.