Associate Lecturer - Internet and Web Technologies

Overview

Birkbeck, University of London is offering a fixed-term, part-time position for an Associate Lecturer within the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences. The role involves teaching the Internet and Web Technologies module at Level 7. Instruction takes place on-site on Wednesdays from 6 pm to 9 pm, spanning 33 to 36 total hours between 13 January 2027 and 24 March 2027.

Requirements

Applicants must possess qualifications at the corresponding level of the award required for teaching, or demonstrate equivalent professional and industry level experience. Candidates need knowledge of the history of the internet and the web, HTML structure, CSS basics, XML, DTDs, and XSDL. Additional required technical competencies include JavaScript programming, DOM interaction, jQuery, JSON structure, JSON schema, and processing JSON files.

Furthermore, candidates must understand templating languages, frontend frameworks such as Bootstrap, HTTP, Node.js, Express, server-side technologies, simple PHP programming, and REST principles. Applicants also need the ability to use basic React components, alongside knowledge of application, transport, network, and link layers of the TCP/IP stack, including TCP, IP, DHCP, NAT, OSPF, error detection and correction, Ethernet, and ARP.

What you get

Remuneration starts at £71.07 per hour, which is inclusive of pro-rata London Allowance and holiday pay. This rate is based on the starting point of Grade 7 and incorporates a multiplier that covers preparation, teaching, administration, assessment marking, and examining duties connected to the course.

How to apply

Interested candidates must submit a CV for consideration through the online recruitment system.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 11 November 2026.