Academic staff

King’s College London University

(Sponsored by BT)

King’s College, London

University of Plymouth

Teaching and Curriculum Development:

• Leading Lean-to Agile projects for levels 5 and 6.

• Teaching Digital Transformation, Research Methods, New Technology Innovation, and Data Analysis and decision making.

• Design and deliver courses related to digital innovation, including undergraduate or postgraduate programs.

• Develop and update course content to reflect the latest trends and technologies in digital innovation.

• Create engaging and interactive learning materials, including lectures, assignments, and assessments.

• Ensure that course content aligns with the learning outcomes and objectives of the program.

• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student projects.

Administrative Duties:

o Participate in departmental meetings and committees.

o Assist with program development and improvement.

o Help in the assessment and evaluation of student learning outcomes.

o Contribute to the recruitment and admissions process for the program.

Industry Engagement:

o Foster relationships with industry partners, businesses, and organisations to facilitate internships, guest lectures, and collaborative projects for students.

o Stay connected with industry trends and incorporate real-world examples into teaching.

Professional Development:

o Stay current with advancements in digital innovation by attending relevant conferences, workshops, and training programs.

o Continuously improve teaching methods and strategies.

• Program Oversight: Responsible for overseeing the CMDA apprenticeship program. They ensure that the program aligns with the LSBU's goals and objectives.

• Curriculum Development: Collaborating with the module leaders to develop and update the curriculum for CMDA apprentices. This may involve designing training materials, lesson plans, and assessments.

• Apprentice Support: Providing support and guidance to CMDA apprentices throughout their apprenticeship journey. This includes mentoring, answering questions, and addressing any concerns or challenges they may face.

• Progress Monitoring: Tracking the progress of CMDA apprentices using APTEM, including their on-the-job training and academic coursework and identifying areas where apprentices may need additional support or resources.

• Assessment and Evaluation: Developing and implementing assessment tools and evaluation methods to measure the apprentices' performance and ensure they meet the required standards and competencies.

• Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensuring that the CMDA apprenticeship program complies with relevant regulations and quality standards. This may involve maintaining records and documentation for auditing purposes. Ensuring apprentices are attained specific Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours (KSBs).

My role encompasses a diverse range of responsibilities within the field of digital innovation and education, including:

• Teaching: I am responsible for delivering instruction on digital innovation-related subjects, covering areas such as digital transformation, ICT projects, and project management with an emphasis on Agile-Scrum methodologies.

• Collaboration: I collaborate closely with module leaders, academic leads, and the department head to ensure alignment and coherence in our academic offerings.

• Curriculum Development: I direct course and curriculum development activities involving validation, accreditation, and continuous course monitoring. This includes focusing on curriculum development, ensuring our content remains academically current and research-informed, and employing appropriate pedagogy and assessment methods.

• Student Opportunities: I provide all students with opportunities to attend events that bolster their development of crucial graduate skills, contributing to their overall growth.#

• Coordination: As a coordinator, I facilitate communication and coordination among the various stakeholders involved in the program, including trainers, mentors, and the management of facilities, training materials, and equipment.

• Communication: I maintain open lines of communication with colleagues both within the university and beyond, including collaborative partners, external organisations, and national bodies. This communication network ensures the success and continual advancement of our educational programs in digital innovation.

• Teaching Optical Communications and Network theory – MSc.

• Teaching Electrical and Electronic Engineering related modules for undergraduates.

• Module Leader, content design, development, delivery, and assessment.

• Teaching Software Engineering for undergraduates.

• Teaching Project Management methods for undergraduates.

• Module Leader, content design, development, delivery, and assessment.

Blended and Distance Learning Lecturer- Arden University

• Online teaching/ Distance learning – Business, Computer Science, and Engineering related subjects.

• Teaching Data Communication, Maths, Data and IT, Research Skills, and foundation year-related subjects

• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate projects- Business, Computer Science and Communication Engineering-related subjects.