Module Lead - Data Science (Greenwich Online)

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Location: Greenwich, Avery Hill and Medway Campuses 

Part Time Hours: 0.3

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The University of Greenwich has an ambitious strategy to 2030 entitled This is Our Time. An important priority within the strategy is to establish an excellent online learning provision, establishing new innovative programmes along with supporting existing provision to develop further.   

Module Leaders play a vital role in the University and are essential to the success of our online ambitions. Under direction from the Programme Lead, you will take responsibility for designing and delivering a high-quality module, aligned with the wider programme aims and practices. The substantive position for this role is Lecturer in the advertised field.  

An experienced subject expert in, Data Science, you will have an in-depth view of the module, the experience of students on it and understand how this contributes to the overall programme experience. You will develop and maintain the academic coherence and quality of the module, ensuring it remains current and meets student expectations. This role requires you to be a motivational leader for your students and for your colleagues.  

We are looking for applicants who have programme/module design experience. Previous teaching experience as part of a fully online programme is desirable. You will understand quality, regulatory and policy requirements for delivering HE education and have experience of working to these expectations. An excellent communicator, you will collaborate effectively with staff across Greenwich Online and the University to design an online module. 

In return you’ll get to work with colleagues passionate about growing quality online education at an exciting time for Greenwich. Awarded Gold in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework, the University has a growing reputation for teaching and learning. Through Greenwich Online we aim to enable greater access to education, cultivating an experience that promotes flexibility and supports our students.

There is an expected start for 1st June 2026.

For all informal enquires about the post please contact Nageena Frost N.K.Frost@greenwich.ac.uk - Programme Lead Data Science (Greenwich Online). 

Should you have any queries please contact the People Directorate Team on peopleoperationsadmin@greenwich.ac.uk   

We are looking for people who can help us achieve our Strategic Plan, through the values we expect for our whole university community, of being Inclusive, Collaborative and Impactful. 

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We are committed to building a strong, diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. 

We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge/Mentally Healthy Universities, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff and removing barriers to improve inclusion. 

We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form. 

We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience, and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management

Further details:
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Interview Date: To be confirmed

£38,784 to £44,746 per annum

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