Online Module Tutor - Computing

Online Module Tutor - Computing

Reference number: JR247560

Location: Remote

Contract Type: Freelance 

Salary: Competitive

We are seeking module tutors with a Computing background to work across both our UG and PG Programmes to join our dynamic online faculty.

In this role, you will lead and support the learning of our online students working in close collaboration with our university partner, the University of Essex.

Further information on our programmes can be found at https://online.essex.ac.uk/

We are looking for individuals with experience in any of the following subject areas:

• Computer Science

• Launch into Computing

• Network Security

• Secure Software Development (Computer Science)

• Data Science – some of our modules include:

• Deciphering Big Data

• Visualising Data

• The Data Professional

• Artificial Intelligence – some of our modules include:

• Numerical Analysis

• Machine Learning

• Intelligent Agents

• Cyber Security – some of our modules include:

• Secure Systems Architecture

• Principles of Digital Forensics and Cyber Law

• Research Methods and Professional Practice

• Information Technology Management – some of our modules include:

• Information Technology Service Management

• Enterprise IT Project Management

• Cloud Operations and Management

A detailed job description can be viewed here.  If the link does not work for you, please copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: https://tinyurl.com/3fs434uh.

What you’ll bring to the role 
 

Essential criteria

• A Masters in a related area.

• Experience of teaching and assessing at some/all levels 4-7 within the UK HE sector.

• A willingness to teach at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels as required/appropriate to experience.

• Excellent IT skills, primarily Word, Excel, PowerPoint and online meeting software.

• Good interpersonal skills, comfortable liaising with academic colleagues, tutors and students both face-to-face and in a virtual environment.

• Experience of working with students from a range of cultural backgrounds.

• Excellent written communication skills in English.

• Reliable internet connection.

• We can only consider candidates who are UK residents. UK residency means you must reside in the UK for at least 183 days per tax year.

• Due to the freelance nature of this role, we cannot accept applications from candidates on a student visa (previously a tier 4 visa).

Desirable criteria

• A PhD in a related area (essential for Supervision of MSc Major Projects).

• Industry experience.

• Experience of teaching in an online environment.

• Familiarity of the UK Higher Education sector and UK Quality Assurance.

• Relevant Higher Education teaching qualification.

• Fellowship recognition by AdvanceHE.
  

   

What we do 
 

Kaplan Open Learning is one of the world’s largest and most experienced providers of online degree education. We currently work with two UK partner Universities to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. Our students complete their studies through online learning using our interactive virtual classroom with rich multi-media resources which provide a gateway to a learning community supported by a dedicated academic and professional services team.  

Our mission is to continue to transform students’ lives and careers by delivering and expanding our suite of innovative, industry led and career enhancing higher education programmes. 

How to apply 

To apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role no later than 15th June 2025. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.  

Additional Application Information 

As part of our commitment to safeguarding, depending on the nature of the role, successful candidates may be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.  

Application Support  

If you require support completing the application or wish to talk to someone about the role, please email the Recruitment Team kaplanstaff.recruitment@kaplan.com.

Disability Confident Scheme and Reasonable Adjustments 

At Kaplan International, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.  

Following the submission of an application, applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme.  Applicants will also be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview. 

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