Lecturer and Course Lead in Data Science

Location: Milton Keynes/Cranfield

We are inviting applications from passionate, motivated people to join our MK:U education team, leading one of our exciting new Undergraduate Degree Apprenticeship courses; Data Scientist.

About the Role

You will manage the academic elements of the apprentice’s journey from admission to graduation for your course, including end-to-end design and delivery of some modules. Other modules will see you co-leading and co-creating in collaboration with colleagues and industry partners, or managing the design and delivery by colleagues in our network. A full list of modules can be provided upon application. 

About You

We are open to ideas and think creatively about our resourcing needs. We are seeking people to join the team who are as passionate as us about the educational needs of our current and future workforce. You will prize teamwork and value your colleagues’ skills and knowledge. You will be interested in how education works to the benefit of the student, and how the in-education learnings actively contribute to their in-work experiences.

You will, most likely, have undergraduate education experience in a subject matter related to Data Science. Alternatively, you may have postgraduate education experience with evidence of innovation in your educational approach. You will have an advanced degree in your subject area (Masters or above) and will either hold or be working towards a qualification/recognition in education (e.g. Postgraduate certificate in Academic Practice, FHEA).

To be successful in this role, you will be well-organised and willing to work to tight, flexible, deadlines. Importantly, you will be able to collaborate with and influence a network of stakeholders and build relationships quickly, and you will be eager to play a full role in the fast-moving and exciting MK:U project.

About MK:U

MK:U is an exciting new addition to the Cranfield University educational family; a new model higher education provider for Milton Keynes, designed to meet urgent technological and skills needs. MK:U’s education is designed with and for business to fill growing skills gaps in the digital economy. Find out more about working with us here: Working at MK:U (shorthandstories.com)

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Our Values and Commitments

Cranfield’s shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here .

We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are also committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role.  Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here .

Working Arrangements

Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.

How to apply

For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Ruth Massie, Director of Education MK:U, by email in the first instance to: [email protected]

Apply online now via the 'Apply' button. Please contact [email protected]  for further details quoting reference number 4770.

Closing date for applications: 19/03/2024

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