Academic Tutor in Computer Science College of Business, Tech. & Engineering Academic Grade 6 - £32,080 - £38,784 per annum, depending on experience We are seeking to recruit an experienced software developer to teach on our undergraduate and apprenticeship programmes in computer science and software engineering. This is a teaching role, supporting our undergraduate students as they learn in practical laboratory sessions, helping them work in teams on applied projects, supporting them both online and face-to-face as they tackle programming assignments, and grading their assignment submissions. Our courses are built around a project-based pedagogy in which students develop their knowledge and skills by working in teams on problems that are sourced from businesses across the UK. You will use your commercial skills to help students use appropriate industry-standard tools and approaches to design, build, and test solutions to those problems. The role requires someone with varied experience and skills, who can work across platforms, and who is happy using many different tools. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is an exceptional communicator, who can take the complexity of modern software development, distil it to its essential core, and present that to novice developers. The is a large and vibrant school engaged in taught programs, research and innovation, and knowledge exchange. All our UG and PG programs are underpinned by project-based learning, which facilitates embedding industry experience across all the programs. The school is home to the multi-disciplinary team that composes the Smart Interactive Technologies lab, which focuses on innovative research and developments investigating all the aspects of modelling and applying physical and intelligent systems, which coexist harmoniously. The School of Computing and Digital Technologies is in the top 10 biggest computing departments in the UK, with more than 2,000 students and nearly 100 staff. Our size means we can cover a lot of ground. We teach topics including: • computer science • data analytics • computer games development • AI • machine learning • cyber security • cyber forensics • advanced computer networking • smart technologies. Our School is located right at the heart of Sheffield city centre, putting you right in the middle of this industry. Sheffield is home to a thriving digital and tech industry, employing over 21,000 people and generating billions of pounds in the region. Alongside our many connections with digital and tech businesses, we conduct our own work in industry. Steel Minions is our commercial games development studio, where students create and publish their own games on the PlayStation store. We also work closely with the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC), the Advanced Food Innovation Centre (AFIC), and the Centre of Excellence in Terrorism, Resilience, Intelligence and Organised Crime (CENTRIC). Our students also work on live projects with businesses as part of their course, so there are plenty of opportunities to collaborate and set projects with industry, from Sheffield’s many IT firms to the biggest names in computing. It’s not just the students who’ll be building networks and furnishing their CVs. We offer a diverse range of benefits and opportunities to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment. You will be contractually enrolled into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) – one of the largest and most generous defined benefit pension schemes in the country. Find out more about the TPS. If you are, or have been, a recent member of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) directly prior to joining us, you can choose to opt out of the TPS and remain in the USS. Please contact the Pensions team to discuss options available. The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international applicants in this role; this will depend on a number of factors specific to the individual applicant. We welcome applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements. To find out more, take a look at our guide to applying. We recommend you download the job description and person specification when you apply, as this will not be available once the job has closed. Accessibility We are committed to ensuring our materials are accessible to all. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement please contact us using our web accessibility report form. Your feedback helps us enhance our accessibility efforts and improve our services.