Lecturer in Computing (ACOM) - Distance Learning (x4 roles)
Lecturer - Distance Learning School of Computing (ACOM)
Salary: £41,220 - £47,728 per annum
Employment type: Permanent
Hours per week: 37
Reporting into: Senior Lecturer Computing (ACOM)
Department: Computing (ACOM) - (Distance Learning)
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About Arden University:
We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education
About our Department:
Arden University is experiencing significant growth, and as part of our ongoing expansion, we are seeking passionate Computing Lecturers to join our innovative team. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of education by developing cutting-edge programmes designed to meet the evolving needs of employers and prepare graduates for tomorrow's challenges.
About the Opportunity:
As a Computing Lecturer, you will collaborate with a team of academics located across Arden's UK study centres, working together to provide the best possible experience for our students. Our distance learning programmes offer flexible daytime and evening classes, with programmes designed to engage students through a variety of online learning platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver engaging and dynamic lectures online for our distance learning students.
Take on module leadership, ensuring consistent quality and development of learning materials and schemes of work.
Oversee assessment marking, create authentic assessments, and provide high-quality feedback.
Lead or support the creation of new programmes and refresh existing ones to align with industry trends and employer requirements.
Collaborate with colleagues to provide academic advice and support to students.
Drive innovation in teaching methods, student support, and assessment techniques.
What We’re Looking For:
A Master’s Degree or equivalent professional qualification in a Computing Science or related discipline.
Proven experience in delivering engaging teaching across theory-based and practical modules, with proficiency in Java, MySQL, PHP, AWS/Azure, Python, and SPSS at levels 4 to 7.
Ideally, industry experience in areas such as Programming, Databases, Data Analysis, IT Security, Cloud Infrastructure, IT Project Management, Systems Analysis, and Ethics in IT.
Confident in using diverse teaching techniques in both face-to-face and online platforms such as Zoom.
Why Arden:
At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:
30 days holiday
Study any Arden course for free, with generous discount for all family and friends
Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education
Access to premium learning and development platforms
Travel discounts and sports club memberships
Plus, other competitive benefits!
Arden’s values:
Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.
There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations. For the full job description, click here, or to start your journey with us, click apply!
Closing date: Sunday 22nd February 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.
Our Values:
Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.
There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:
Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you can indicate via the application form below. By doing so, you are also consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team. For more details on what qualifies as a disability under the Disability Equality Act 2010, please refer to the guidance here.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.
Sponsorship statement:
Please be aware that some roles may not meet the points requirement for a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system. However, we welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route.
- Department
- School of STEM
- Role
- Lecturer
- Locations
- Multiple locations
- Remote status
- Fully Remote
- Working model (Please note, our working models are a non-contractual benefit and can be subject to change)
- Remote
- Contract Type:
- Academic Contract
About Arden University
Since 1990, Arden University has reshaped flexible higher education, becoming a beacon for accessible learning. Beginning as a trusted online partner for UK universities, we've transformed into a symbol of online and blended degree courses designed for modern lives. With over 90 career-focused qualifications, validated by prestigious bodies like the British Psychological Society and Chartered Management Institute, our dedication to exceptional education stands strong.
Our mission is forward-looking and purposeful. We understand the evolving needs of employers and the global economy, driving us to champion meaningful change. Through our Study Centres in the UK (Manchester, Birmingham, London, Leeds, Nottingham) and Berlin, Germany, we empower a diverse student community to access life-altering degree pathways.
At our core lies equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, rooted in the belief that education is a force for both individual and collective progress. By seamlessly merging technology and education, we're breaking down barriers and revolutionizing conventional learning models.
Join our community of around 1,100 colleagues in shaping a more accessible, inclusive, and brighter future for all.
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