Associate Lecturer - Foundation Programming

We are seeking an Associate Lecturer to teach in Summer 2026 within the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences at Birkbeck, University of London.

Salary range: £69.68 per hour.

Contract type:
Fixed term.

Mode:
Part time.

Grade: 7.

Business unit:
School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences.

Closing date for applicants: 22-Feb-2026.

Reference number: 2321.

• Candidate Information Pack 26.pdf (PDF, 249.67 kb)
• JD and Person Specification Associate Lecturer Foundation Year Pgm.pdf (PDF, 240 kb)

You will teach the module Foundation Year Programming SC10002H3 – Level 3 during April – July 2026, teaching evenings 6‑9 pm, Term 2.

Your role will involve delivering effective teaching, enabling students to complete their studies successfully, and undertaking all related course administrative duties as required.

You should be comfortable with and interested in teaching foundation year students, and familiar with visual programming tools such as Scratch.

Knowledge of and experience in the above module, and qualification to the corresponding award level, or equivalent professional/industry experience.

Excellent and innovative teaching skills with a track record of student engagement.

Payment is based on an hourly rate of £69.68 per hour (inclusive of pro‑rata London Allowance and holiday pay) for contact hours worked.

The hourly rate is based on the starting point of Grade 7 and includes a ‘Duties Related to Teaching Multiplier’ at 2.5, covering preparation, teaching, administration, assessment marking and other examining duties in connection with the course.

Fixed‑term, April to July 2026, part‑time contract. We require a CV and statement for consideration. Closing date:
Sunday 22 February 2026. Interview date: 5/6 March 2026.

For more information, please contact Gordon McIntyre, Senior Lecturer,

If you have difficulty using the recruitment portal, contact  with your name and the job reference number. Only formal applications via the online system will be considered.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.