Assessment Writers-Computing Module

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Position: Assessment Writer, Computing

The modules for which they have appropriate subject expertise;

The modules they would be confident assessing as a secondary specialism;

Their relevant teaching, assessment-writing and industry experience.

Programming and software development: programming fundamentals, problem solving, object-oriented design, programming paradigms, APIs, version control, testing and debugging.

Algorithms and computational foundations: data structures, algorithm design and analysis, recursion, complexity, discrete mathematics, logic, proof, number theory, graphs, formal languages and automata.

Data and database systems: conceptual and relational modelling, SQL, relational and non-relational databases, data integrity and security, XML and metadata, information retrieval, indexing, data warehousing and analytical platforms.

Computer systems: digital logic, processor architecture, assembly or low-level programming, memory hierarchy, operating systems, systems programming, concurrency, networking and introductory cybersecurity.

Software engineering and project practice: requirements analysis, software lifecycles, project planning, architecture and design notation, quality assurance, collaborative development, deployment and professional practice.

Statistics, data science and artificial intelligence: probability, statistical inference, regression, data preparation, data visualisation, supervised and unsupervised learning, model validation and interpretation, and critical consideration of contemporary AI, including generative AI, large language models and AGI.

Professional and responsible computing: accessibility, EDI and inclusive design, sustainability, ethical and legal considerations, teamwork, professional communication and reflective practice.

current subject knowledge appropriate delivering to Level 4 or first-year undergraduate study;

Experience of designing valid, reliable and appropriately demanding assessments;

The ability to translate learning outcomes into authentic assessment tasks and clearly differentiated marking criteria;

Experience of developing practical, controlled, portfolio or project-based assessments, as appropriate to the subject;

The ability to produce complete assessment materials, including student briefs, evidence requirements, mark schemes and guidance for assessors and standardisation;

An understanding of academic integrity, assessment security and the implications of generative AI for assessment design;

The ability to design inclusive assessments that do not create unnecessary barriers for learners;

Willingness to respond constructively to technical review, moderation and revision.

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At INTO, growth means opportunities to feed your curiosity, to develop your skills and your career. It means staying true to our start-up soul, boldly saying “yes” and constructively saying “no”. It means building deeper relationships. And it means playing your part in our wonderfully diverse international community. Our dedication to growth – for students, our university partners and agents, for each other, and for ourselves – sets us apart. It’s what makes INTO a uniquely rewarding place to be, and to make a difference.

At INTO, we grow together.

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