Jobs Graduate Teaching Assistants - 0.5 FTE, 3 Years Fixed Term

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Graduate Teaching Assistants - 0.5 FTE, 3 Years Fixed Term

Job Type

Part Time Fixed Term

Salary

£26,495 - £32,548 per annum, pro rata

Location

Avenue Campus

Closing Date

07-09-2017

Ref No

UN2547

Documents

• Job Description - Graduate Teaching Assistant - Computing.pdf (PDF, 139.86kb)

Computing, Business Computing & Games

The Department of Computing, Business Computing & Games is looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual who can contribute to our teaching and related activities in support our MEng/MSc/BEng/BSc Computing provision.

You should be a highly motivated individual, able to contribute teaching on these programmes. A willingness and ability to teach on a range of Computing “core” modules would be expected. Additionally, the successful applicant will also be expected to contribute to one or more specific teaching areas, and these are Games Art, Games Programming, Computer Networks, Databases, Web Technology & Security. Other areas include Computer Systems Engineering, Embedded Systems and Software Engineering. You should have a relevant UK degree* in Computing, Business Computing or Games (from the University of Northampton).

As well as making a full contribution to the teaching of computing and related activities across the undergraduate and possibly postgraduate levels, you may be expected to contribute to other areas of activity in the School of Science & Technology.

This post will maintain a teaching commitment as required by the Subject Leader - Computing and Dean of Faculty, including preparation and delivery of teaching materials as appropriate, preparation and assessment of coursework produced by students and preparation and marking of examinations.

The successful candidate will be registered for a PhD (or MSc/MEng) with the Faculty.

*Please note: You must be a recent graduate of the University of Northampton BSc Computing (Conditional on graduating ≤ 6 years, attained 1 or 2:1) or a current University of Northampton BSc Computing (Conditional on attaining 1 or 2:1 in May/June 2017). Additionally, for the Games GTA role, applicants with a Games specific UK bachelor’s degree will be considered.

The University of Northampton’s focus on a personalised learning experience for our students was recently cited by HEFCE as a reason for our Gold award in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2017. To augment this approach further we have adopted an ‘Active Blended Learning’ (ABL) approach which places greater emphasis on student-centred activities that support the development of subject knowledge, understanding, independent learning and digital fluency. Successful candidates for academic posts at the University of Northampton will be expected to adopt ABL as standard in their teaching practice.

This is an exciting time to join our University as we prepare to relocate in September 2018 to a new purpose-built, town-centre campus designed to adapt to 21st century teaching and the ABL model.  We are looking to recruit individuals who share our passion for innovation, creativity and social impact and who will play a key role as we realise our ambition of transforming lives for the better and inspiring positive change.

The University of Northampton is one of only two Ashoka U Changemaker Campuses in the UK, and in 2017 was awarded the Social Enterprise Gold Mark, an independent guarantee that we have proven to our employees, students and stakeholders that we are committed to continuous improvement across our business in order to consistently deliver a positive impact on people and planet.

All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview. Due to the requirements laid out by UK Visas and Immigration regarding Right to Work in the UK, the University can only accept applications from individuals who currently have a status allowing them to work in the UK for this position. Due to this criteria we regret that we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.

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Snapshot of Dr Scott Turner

A snapshot of the some of the publications in the University of Northampton's Research Repository NECTAR http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/ for Dr Scott Turner.

The larger dots of the author's papers and the rest are papers citing these papers.

Turner, S. J. (2017) Experience of using spreadsheets as a bridge in the understanding of AI techniques. Paper presented to: 13th China Europe Symposium on Software Engineering Education (CEISEE), Athens, Greece, 24-25 May 2017.  Hill, G., Turner, S. J. and Childs, K. (2017) The answers not on the screen. Paper presented to: 13th China Europe Symposium on Software Engineering Education (CEISEE), Athens, Greece, 24-25 May 2017.

Opoku Agyeman, M., Vien, Q.-T., Hill, G., Turner, S. J. and Mak, T. (2017) An efficient channel model for evaluating Wireless NoC architectures. In: 2016 International Symposium on Computer Architecture and High Performance Computing Workshops (SBAC-PADW). Online: IEEE. 978-1-5090-4844-1. pp. 85-90

Al-Sadi, A., Al-Sherbaz, A., Xue, J. and Turner, S. J. (2016) Routing algorithm optimization for Software Defined Network WAN.In: 2016 Al-Sadeq International Conference on Multidisciplinary in IT and Communication Science and Applications (AIC-MITCSA). U.S.: IEEE. 9781509032471. https://doi.org/10.1109/AIC-MITCSA.2016.7759945

Al-Sherbaz, A., Al-Rubaye, Z., Ghendir, S., McCormick, W. D. and Turner, S. J. (2016) The use of multivariable sensor data to early detect lameness in sheep. Paper presented to: Sensors in Food and Agriculture, Møller Centre, Churchill College, University of Cambridge, 29-30 November 2016.

Edan, N. M., Al-Sherbaz, A., Turner, S. J. and Ajit, S. (2016) Drawbacks of Inter-Asterisk Exchange protocol in V.VoIP. In: IEEE Computing Conference 2017. IEEE. (Accepted)

Turner, S. J. and Childs, K. (2016) Artists. In: Caldwell, H. and Smith, N. (eds.) Teaching Computing Unplugged in Primary Schools: Exploring Primary Computing Through Practical Activities Away from the Computer. London: Learning Matters. pp. 51-72.

Edan, N. M., Al-Sherbaz, A., Turner, S. J. and Ajit, S. (2016) Performance evaluation of QoS using SIP & IAX2 VVoIP protocols with CODECS. In: SAI Computing Conference 2016. U.S.: IEEE. 9781467384605. pp. 631-636. https://doi.org/10.1109/SAI.2016.7556048

Oakes, J., Johnson, M., Xue, J. and Turner, S. J. (2016) Simplified deployment of virtual machines using an intelligent design engine. In: Proceedings of Science and Information (SAI) Computing Conference 2016. London: IEEE. 9781467384605. pp. 566-572. https://doi.org/10.1109/SAI.2016.7556037

Turner, S. J. (2016) Enhancing computing student employability skills through partnership working in STEM outreach. In: Wu, B.and Kassel, S. (eds.) Software Engineering Education Going Agile: 11th China-Europe International Symposium on Software Engineering Education (CEISEE 2015). Cham: Springer International Publishing. 9783319291659. pp. 67-71. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-29166-6_10

Al-Dabbagh M., Al-Sherbaz A., Turner S. (2018) Developing a Real-Time ITS Using VANETs: A Case Study for Northampton Town. In: Bi Y., Kapoor S., Bhatia R. (eds) Proceedings of SAI Intelligent Systems Conference (IntelliSys) 2016. IntelliSys 2016. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 15. Springer, Cham https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-56994-9_43

Olajubu, O., Ajit, S., Johnson, M., Turner, S. J., Thomson, S. and Edwards, M. (2015) Automated test case generation from domain specific models of high-level requirements. In: Proceedings of the 2015 Conference on Research in Adaptive and Convergent Systems. New York, NY, USA: ACM. 9781450337380. pp. 505-508. https://doi.org/10.1145/2811411.2811555

Al-Khalil, A. B., Turner, S. J. and Al-Sherbaz, A. (2015) A predefined channel coefficients library for vehicle-to-vehicle communications. In: Rak, J., Mas Machuca, C., Oki, E., Papadimitriou, D., Vinel, A. and Walkowiak, K. (eds.) Proceedings of 2015 7th International Workshop on Reliable Networks Design and Modeling (RNDM). Munich, Germany: IEEE. 9781467380508. pp. 335-340. https://doi.org/10.1109/RNDM.2015.7325249

Sidoumou, M. R., Turner, S. J., Picton, P., Bechkoum, K. and Benatchba, K. (2015) Multitasking in Emotion Modelling Attention Control. In: Proceedings of 6th International Conference on Affective Computing and Intelligent Interaction (ACII). Xi'an, china: IEEE. 978-1-4799-9953-8/15. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACII.2015.7344588

Al-Khalil, A. B., Turner, S. J. and Al-Sherbaz, A. (2015) Utilising SCM – MIMO channel model based on V-BLAST channel coding in V2V communication. In: Kassab, M., Berbineau, M., Vinel, A., Jonsson, M., Garcia, F. and Soler, J. (eds.) Communication Technologies for Vehicles: 8th International Workshop, Nets4Cars/Nets4Trains/Nets4Aircraft 2015, Sousse, Tunisia, May 6-8, 2015. Proceedings. Sousse, Tunisia: Springer International Publishing. 9783319177649. pp. 3-11. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-17765-6_1

Ajah, S., Al-Sherbaz, A., Turner, S. J. and Picton, P. (2015) Machine–to–machine communications energy efficiencies: the implications of different M2M communications specifications. International Journal of Wireless and Mobile Computing (IJWMC).8(1), pp. 15-26. 1741-1084. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJWMC.2015.066752

Al-Khalil, A. B., Turner, S. J. and Al-Sherbaz, A. (2014) Feasibility study of utilising SCM – MIMO channel model in V2V communication. In: Proceedings of 7th International Workshop on Communication Technologies for Vehicles (Nets4Cars-2014-Fall). Saint Petersburg, Russia: IEEE. 9781479952700. https://doi.org/10.1109/Nets4CarsFall.2014.7000908

Hill, G. and Turner, S. J. (2014) Problems first, second and third. International Journal of Quality Assurance in Engineering and Technology Education (IJQAETE). 3(3), pp. 88-109. 2155-496X.

Forti, Y., Bechkoum, K., Turner, S. J. and Ajit, S. (2014) The adoption of e-government in Arab Countries - The case of Libya. In: Ionas, A. (ed.) Proceedings of the 14th European Conference on e-Government ECEG 2014. Reading, UK: Academic Conferences and Publishing International Limited. 9781909507326. pp. 319-326.

Sinclair, J. M., Allen, S. C. H., Davis, L., Goodchild, T., Messenger, J. and Turner, S. J. (2014) Enhancing student employability skills through partnership working in STEM outreach: the University of Northampton approach. Paper presented to: Higher Education Academy (HEA) Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) 3rd Annual Teaching and Learning Conference 2014: Enhancing the STEM Student Journey, University of Edinburgh, 30 April-01 May 2014.

Hill, G. and Turner, S. J. (2014) Electronic online marking of software asssignments. In: Motta, G. and Wu, B. (eds.) Software Engineering Education for a Global E-Service Economy. Berlin: Springer. pp. 41-48. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-04217-6_5

Shwail, S. H., Karim, A. and Turner, S. J. (2013) Probabilistic multi robot path planning in dynamic environments: a comparison between A* and DFS. International Journal of Computer Applications. 82(7), pp. 29-34. 0975- 8887.

Kaczmarczyk, S., Mirhadizadeh, S., Picton, P., Salamaliki-Simpson, R. and Turner, S. J. (2013) Modelling, simulation and experimental validation of nonlinear dynamic interactions in an aramid rope system. In: Dimitrovová, Z. (ed.) 11th Biennial International Conference on Vibration Problems (ICOVP-2013) Conference Proceedings. ICOVP.

Turner, S. J. (2012) Case studies in web sustainability. Ariadne. 70 1361-3200.

Hill, G. and Turner, S. J. (2012) Referencing within code in software engineering education! Computer Education. 10(166), pp. 5-8. 1672-5913.

Hill, G. and Turner, S. J. (2011) Problems first. In: Hussey, M., Wu, B. and Xiaofei, X. (eds.) Software Industry-Oriented Education Practices and Curriculum Development: Experiences and Lessons. Hershey, Pa.: IGI Global. pp. 110-126.

Turner, S. J. (2011) Junkbots. In: Proceedings of 7th China-Europe International Symposium on Software Industry Oriented Education. Northampton: University of Northampton. pp. 85-86.

Attenburrow, G. E., Wang, Y., Picton, P. and Turner, S. J. (2011) The subjective measurement of leather handle by descriptive sensory analysis. Journal of the American Leather Chemists Association. April, pp. 134-139. 0002-9726.

Wang, Y., Picton, P., Turner, S. J. and Attenburrow, G. E. (2011) Predicting leather handle like an expert by artificial neural networks. Applied Artificial Intelligence. 25(2), pp. 180-192. 0883-9514. https://doi.org/10.1080/08839514.2011.545218

Zhao, F., Turner, S. J., Dravid, R., Hill, G. and Zhang, Y. (2010) A virtual environment training system for haptic laparoscopic surgery. Paper presented to: 16th International Conference on Automation and Computing, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, 11 September 2010. (Unpublished)

Turner, S. J. and Hill, G. (2010) Innovative use of robots and graphical programming in software education. Paper presented to: 6th China-Europe International Symposium on Software Industry Oriented Education (CEISIE2010), Xi'an, China, 24-25 May 2010. (Unpublished)

Turner, S. J. and Hill, G. (2010) Innovative use of robots and graphical programming in software education. Computer Education.9, pp. 54-56. 1672-5913.

Turner, S. J. and Hill, G. (2008) Robotics within the teaching of problem-solving. ITALICS. 7(1), pp. 108-119. 1473-7507. https://doi.org/10.11120/ital.2008.07010108

Minai, A., Turner, S. J. and Hill, G. (2008) Motivational differences in learning internet programming between arts and computing students. In: White, H. (ed.) 9th Annual Conference of the Subject Centre for Information and Computer Sciences.Newtownabbey: Higher Education Acadamy, Subject Centre for Information and Computer Sciences. 9780955967603. p. 207. Adams, J. P., Turner, S. J., Kaczmarczyk, S., Picton, P. and Demian, P. (2008) Problem solving and creativity for undergraduate engineers: findings of an action research project involving robots. In: UNSPECIFIED International Network for Engineering Education & Research (iNEER). Adams, J. P. and Turner, S. J. (2008) Problem solving and creativity for undergraduate engineers: process or product? In: EE2008 - the International Conference on Innovation, Good Practice and Research in Engineering Education Conference Proceedings. Loughborough: Higher Education Academy. 9781904804659.

Turner, S. J. and Adams, J. P. (2008) Robots and problem solving. In: 9th Annual Conference of the Subject Centre for Information and Computer Sciences. Newtownabbey: Higher Education Academy, Subject Centre for Information and Computer Sciences. 9780955967603. p. 16.

Wang, Y., Picton, P., Turner, S. J. and Attenburrow, G. E. (2007) A neural network approach to investment the objective and subjective measurements of leather handle. In: Proceedings of the Symposium on Methods of Artificial Intelligence, AIMETH 2007. Poland: Silesian University of Technology. pp. 241-246.

Turner, S. J. and Hill, G. (2007) Robots in problem-solving and programming. In: Proceedings of 8th Annual Conference of the Subject Centre for Information and Computer Sciences. Ulster: Higher Education Academy Information and Computer Sciences Centre. 9780955200571. pp. 82-85.

Turner, S. J. and Hill, G. (2006) The inclusion of robots within the teaching of problem solving - preliminary results. In: Steede, H.(ed.) 7th Annual Conference of the Subject Centre for Information and Computer Sciences. Dublin: Higher Education Academy Subject Network for Information and Computer Sciences. 0955200539. pp. 241-242.

Samamaliki-Simpson, R., Kaczmarczyk, S., Picton, P. and Turner, S. J. (2006) Non-linear modal interactions in a suspension rope system with time-varying length. Applied Mechanics and Materials. 5-6, pp. 217-224. 1660-9336.

Prince, K., Campbell, J., Picton, P. and Turner, S. J. (2005) A computational model simulating how pain modulation can occur through transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). In: Petratos, P. and Michalopoulos, D. (eds.) Computer Science and Information Systems: Selected Papers from the 1st International Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems on June 16-18, 2005. Athens, Greece: Athens Institute for Education and Research (ATINER). 9608867231. pp. 15-32.

Prince, K., Campbell, J., Picton, P. and Turner, S. J. (2004) A computational model of acute pain. In: Horton, G. (ed.) Proceedings 18th European Simulation Multiconference. Erlangen, Germany: SCS Publishing. 3936150354 (book); 3936150362 (CD). pp. 117-122.

Turner, S. J., Picton, P. and Campbell, J. (2003) Extraction of short-latency evoked potentials using a combination of wavelets and evolutionary algorithms. Medical Engineering & Physics. 25(5), pp. 407-412. 1350-4533 https://doi.org/10.1016/S1350-4533(03)00021-3

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Snapshot of Dr Mu Mu

A snapshot of the recent publications in the University of Northampton's Research Repository NECTAR http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/ for Dr Mu Mu.

1. Fawcett, L., Mu, M., Hareng, B. and Race, N. (2017) REF: enabling rapid experimentation of contextual network traffic management using Software Defined Networking. IEEE Communications Magazine. 0163-6804. (Accepted)

   Mu, M., Fawcett, L., Bird, J., Jellico, J., Simpson, S., Stokking, H. and Race, N. (2016) Closing the gap: human factors in cross-device media synchronization. IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Signal Processing. 1932-4553. (Accepted)

   Yuan, J., Lommatzsch, A. and Mu, M. (2016) Applying topic model in context-aware TV programs recommendation. CEUR Workshop Proceedings. 1670, p. 52. 1613-0073.

   Mu, M., Broadbent, M., Farshad, A., Hart, N., Hutchison, D., Ni, Q. and Race, N. (2016) A scalable user fairness model for adaptive video streaming over SDN-assisted future networks. IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications. 0733-8716. https://doi.org/10.1109/JSAC.2016.2577318

   Niamut, O., Mu, M., Denazis, S. and Race, N. (2016) Social telemedia: the relationship between social information and networked media. IEEE Computer. 49(5), pp. 92-97. 0018-9162. https://doi.org/10.1109/MC.2016.146

   Dijkstra, S., Niamut, O., Efthymiopoulos, N., Denazis, S., Race, N., Mu, M. and Taal, J. (2015) STEER: Exploring the dynamic relationship between social information and networked media through experimentation. IEEE Computer Society Special Technical Community on Social Networking E-Letter. 3(2) Ajam, H., Ramdhany, R., Hammond, M. and Mu, M. (2017) A middleware to enable immersive multi-device online TV experience.In: Proceedings of the ACM International Conference on Interactive Experiences for TV and Online Video. New York: ACM. (Accepted)

   Yuan, J., Lorenz, F., Lommatzsch, A., Mu, M., Race, N., Hopfgartner, F. and Albayrak, S. (2017) Countering contextual bias in TV watching behavior: introducing social trend as external contextual factor in TV recommenders. In: ACM International Conference on Interactive Experiences for Television and Online Video (ACM TVX). The Netherlands: ACM. (Accepted)

   Fawcett, L., Mu, M., Broadbent, M., Hart, N. and Race, N. (2016) SDQ: enabling rapid QoE experimentation using Software Defined Networking. In: IFIP/IEEE International Symposium on Integrated Network Management. New York: IEEE. (Accepted)

   Sani, Y., Mu, M., Mauthe, A. and Edwards, C. (2016) A Bio-inspired HTTP-based adaptive streaming player. In: 2016 IEEE International Conference on Multimedia and Expo (ICME 2016). Seattle, USA: IEEE. (Accepted) https://doi.org/10.1109/ICMEW.2016.7574668

   Mu, M., Simpson, S., Stokking, H. and Race, N. (2016) QoE-aware inter-stream synchronization in open N-screens cloud. In: 2016 13th IEEE Annual Consumer Communications & Networking Conference (CCNC). Las Vegas: IEEE. 9781467392914. pp. 907-915. https://doi.org/10.1109/CCNC.2016.7444909

   Mu, M., Simpson, S., Farshad, A., Ni, Q. and Race, N. (2016) User-level fairness delivered: network resource allocation for adaptive video streaming. In: 2015 IEEE 23rd International Symposium of Quality of Service (IWQoS). USA: IEEE/ACM. 9781467371131. pp. 85-94.

   Mu, M., Knowles, W. and Race, N. (2015) Improving interactive TV experience using second screen mobile applications. In: 2015 IEEE International Symposium on Multimedia. Miami, Florida: IEEE Computer Society Press. (In Press) https://doi.org/10.1109/ISM.2015.19

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The Future Vision of Intelligent Transportation System DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5340886.v1

Turner, Scott; Al-Sherbaz, Ali; Al-Dabbagh, Marwan (2017): The Future Vision of Intelligent Transportation System. figshare.

https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.5340886

Presented at:
The future vision of intelligent transportation system, Poster presented to: Connected & Autonomous Vehicles, competition briefing event, De Vere Grand Connaught, Great Queen Street, London


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Nuffield Foundation Placement students playing with robots

This year the Computing team has been fortunate enough to host three Nuffield Research Placement students (https://www.nuffieldresearchplacements.org/) all working with Dr Scott Turner.

Michael Welsh

Michael is working on using a micro:bit based bitbot from 4tronix to produce a tool showing an example of artificial neurons used control a robot. The aim is for this tool to be used with 3rd year Undergraduates as part of a module on Artificial Intelligence.

Hiren Mistry

Using a Raspberry Pi based robot controlled produced by CBiS Education in several ways. Including via a PS3 controller (see  http://robotschools.blogspot.co.uk/2017/08/nuffield-student-work-ps3-controller-to.html for more details) and via Minecraft. This forms part of the Santander UK funded project Robots in Schools see the following for more details on this project https://robotschools.blogspot.co.uk/ .

Nathaniel Roberts

Junkbots has been a long standing project within this subject team (see the following for more details https://junkbots.blogspot.co.uk/ ). Nathaniel is looking at producing a new junkbot based around the Redfern Crumble controller and document it so it can be used in schools and outreach events.

All views and opinions are the author's and do not necessarily reflected those of any organisation they are associated with. Twitter: @scottturneruon

What do students think of exams as tool for assessing programming

1. Ajit, S. (2017) Exam as an assessment instrument in computer programming courses: student perceptions. Poster presented to: 6th International Assessment in Higher Education Conference (AHE 2017), Manchester, United Kingdom, 28-29 June 2017.

Abstract

Assessment can take many forms, and it can be argued that the greater the diversity in the methods of assessment, the fairer, assessment is to students (Race 2007). The most effective form of assessment is one that appropriately examines the learning outcomes of the module. Assessment methods are also known to play an important role in how students learn (Brown 2004). The traditional assessment approach, in which one single written examination counts towards a student's total score, no longer meets new demands of programming language education (Wang, Li et al. 2012). Students tend to gain higher marks from coursework assignments than they do from examinations (Gibbs and Simpson, 2004). Students consider coursework to be fairer than exams, to measure a greater range of abilities than exams and to allow students to organize their own work patterns to a greater extent (Kniveton, 1996, cited in Gibbs and Simpson, 2004). Do students really hate exams? Are exams ineffective as an assessment approach in computer programming courses? A university wide research survey regarding assessment approaches in computer programming was conducted among students of undergraduate computing courses (including all three levels). 167 students participated in the survey. The author discusses some interesting results obtained from the survey. More than 50% of the students surveyed indicated that they would like examination to be a part of the assessment approach. The author explores possible reasons for this choice by students and compares these results with that of research conducted in other subject areas.

To read more go to exam as an assessment instrument in computer programming courses: student perceptions.

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