The Aston School of Computer Science and Digital Technologies is looking for a teaching associate in computer science to support teaching in our London Campus. The teaching associates will be leading and delivering modules on our MSc Computer Science, MSc Artificial Intelligence and MSc Data Science programmes. The Computer Science programme is focused on software engineering, with modules in Software Engineering, Software Project Management, Data Structures and Algorithms and Data Base Systems.
The Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Programmes has modules in Natural Language Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Neural Networks and Deep Learning as well as Machine Learning for AI and Data Science and Bayesian Theory and Data Analysis.
We are looking for an associate able collectively to cover the different modules on the programmes, mainly around Computer Science, as well as supporting others in their practice.
The position will be based at the Aston University London Campus, but will be expected to work closely with colleagues within the school to ensure a consistent practice and student experience across the two campuses. London weighting is applicable only to successful candidates who live in London.
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Please upload a copy of your CV in support of your application. Your CV should include details of courses taught, teaching/programme leadership roles, research outputs, publications and research income generated.
The initial interviews will be conducted online and will include a teaching presentation.
This role may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess your eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role.
Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting.
See here for more information on Skilled Worker visa eligibility: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Damien Foster, d.foster1@aston.ac.uk, Head of the School of Computer Science and Digital Technologies.
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