About this role
University College Birmingham is seeking an experienced and collaborative academic to lead the development and coordination of Transnational Education across its School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment.
Working closely with academic colleagues and international partners, you will support new programme development, oversee delivery and drive continuous improvement, ensuring consistent academic standards and an excellent student experience.
Alongside this leadership role, you will contribute to teaching and assessment in Computing or related subjects and support partner staff delivering UCB programmes. Regular international travel, including overseas teaching and partnership activity, is integral to the role.
Candidates must have significant experience of teaching and assessment in Computing or a related subject within Higher Education, together with experience of international, transnational or collaborative provision. You will also need a relevant postgraduate qualification (or equivalent experience) and a strong understanding of UK Higher Education academic standards, quality assurance and governance requirements.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape UCB’s international provision and build effective partnerships that widen access to high-quality higher education.
Benefits:
Generous allocation of annual leave
38 days’ paid leave per year 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
Excellent Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Employer Contributions
Teachers’ Pension Scheme – 28.6%
Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service. Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle. Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham Free on-site gym membership
Closing Date: 25 October 2026
Interview Date: TBC
How to apply: Please click 'Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can download an application pack.
Standard Information: UCB is an equal opportunities employer.
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