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Several teaching positions at Swansea University, closing date 31 October 2018.
Introduction:
Swansea University’s vision is to transform lives and futures by providing an
outstanding academic environment with a balance of excellence between
world-class teaching and research, driving impact that is enabled by effective
regional and global collaborations.
The UK Top 20 Department of Computer Science at Swansea University is seeking
applications from ambitious and talented individuals to join our academic team
from January/February 2019 or earlier.
The role provides a very exciting opportunity to join an ambitious and highly
regarded UK Department of Computer Science, located on a beautiful beachfront
campus in the city of Swansea. Swansea is a coastal city that is both
picturesque and cosmopolitan, offering an excellent quality of life. Our
stimulating, multidisciplinary environment enables and inspires excellence.
This post requires a contribution to teaching and student assessment and
supervision in Computer Science, both at undergraduate and postgraduate level,
but also across the College where required, in addition to sharing
organisational and academic administrative responsibilities The post requires
high quality delivery of teaching and student learning and a commitment to
enhancing the overall student experience.
The role:
The successful candidates will be required to participate and teach on
undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses. The appointees are expected to
participate actively in the supervision and direction of projects at UG and
MEng/MSci level as well as postgraduate masters level and College project work.
They are expected to teach the broad range of experimental to theoretical
computer science which are offered throughout the programmes.
This post will contribute to the Computational Foundry. The Computational
Foundry has been part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund through
the Welsh Government and Swansea University. The Computational Foundry will
make Swansea a beacon for Computer Science, attracting and retaining world
class researchers, building up a talented future workforce who will innovate,
challenge and disrupt.
Background:
The College of Science is research intensive and internationally focused. Its
research is organized through academic disciplines, research centers and
institutes, and major projects, all supported by superb research facilities and
a thriving research culture. It has a wealth of expertise in biosciences,
chemistry, computer science, human geography, physical geography, mathematics,
physics, and pure and applied ecology. It produces agenda-setting research of
the highest caliber. Building on its recent successes in the REF and the
teaching evaluations, the College is focused on an ambitious Science2020
strategy that will make Swansea the most creative place to do science, globally.
UK Computer Science is very strong in global terms and is a magnet for
outstanding staff and students. The Computer Science Department is highly
ranked for both teaching and research: The Times Good University Guide 2018
placed it 13th in the UK and 1st in Wales; the National Student Survey 2017
ranked it as 5th in the UK with 94% overall satisfaction, and 1st in Wales; and
in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 it was ranked 18th in the UK
and 1st in Wales. Computer Science has embarked on a £31M programme of work –
the Computational Foundry – to make Swansea a beacon for Computer Science,
attracting and retaining world class researchers, building up a talented future
workforce who will innovate, challenge and disrupt. It will also provide a
purpose-built set of labs and innovation spaces on the recently opened £450M
Bay Campus. This call for staff is part of this expansion programme. The
Department will be moving into the Computational Foundry building on Bay Campus
in September 2018. This building comprises nearly 7,500 m2 of purpose built
Computer Science facilities and includes extensive up to date research and
teaching laboratories and spaces.
The Department has long-standing major projects in engaging with business,
education and civic society. Technocamps, our schools outreach unit founded in
2003, is a driving force for Computing Education reform in Wales and provides
computing workshops to over 10,000 primary and secondary school students – and
their teachers – across Wales each year. Finally, the Department is home for
one of the UK’s Digital Economy Centres, a multidisciplinary research centre
tasked with bringing about a sea-change in how the digital economy impacts on
humans, society and industry.
Main purpose of post:
1. Undertake teaching and assessment within the existing Computer Science
undergraduate degree programmes. The precise contribution will be determined by
the Head of Department and Programme Director for Computer Science, taking into
account the post-holder’s experience and expertise. It is likely to be focused
on tutorials, seminars and lectures, and support for teaching and marking large
cohorts. There may be an opportunity or requirement to contribute to taught
postgraduate teaching and assessment.
2. Undertake scheme and module development, module coordination, and, where
appropriate, scheme coordination. Contribute fully as a member of a teaching
team. Seek ways of improving student achievement and enhancing the student
experience.
3. Acting as Personal and Academic Tutor (on both an individual and group
basis) will be a significant aspect of the post-holders’ duties and
responsibilities. This includes pastoral care, academic guidance, and personal
development planning (where appropriate guidance can be sought from the Year
Head and/or Programme Director).
4. Undertake routine and occasional administrative duties (e.g. participate
in student recruitment activities, such as University Open Days and UCAS Visit
Days; and engage with the University’s and College’s attendance-monitoring and
student-assessment systems).
5. Interact positively and professionally with other colleagues,
collaborators, and partners within the Department, the College, elsewhere in
the University, and beyond; both in industry/commerce and academia.
6. With support, undertake independent research or scholarship in Computer
Science that will contribute to the Department’s research profile and/or
research-led teaching. (The post-holder will benefit from belonging to one of
the Department’s Research Groups.)
For more details see: https://tinyurl.com/SU-Tutor-2018
Applications welcome.
Best, Monika
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Dr Monika Seisenberger
Programme Director Computer Science
Swansea University
