Assistant Professor in Computer Science

Job Description 

We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic academics with experience of teaching Computer Science, ideally with a background in Data Sciences. The role holder will be additionally expected to build research over time. The role holder is expected to develop strong links to colleagues at the UK and Dubai campuses to deliver high quality learning and teaching, to contribute to the continued development of the programmes offered to students, and to develop research in association with the Academic Schools in the UK. 

Programmes will be delivered in English and so fluency in English is essential. An induction programme will be delivered to all new academic staff on Heriot-Watt's standards and values, and to give practical experience on preparation, delivery and assessment of teaching. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

• Undertake teaching, assessment setting and marking on academic programmes. Support colleagues in other campuses in the delivery of courses and other activities to support the delivery of HWUM's aims. 

• Develop relevant materials in appropriate formats for the above programmes.  Contribute to the content, design and delivery of the curriculum, and the quality of teaching and learning, in consultation with colleagues and within the international structures and mechanisms established by the University.  Review teaching design and delivery by obtaining and analysing feedback from students and peers. 

• Mentor and supervise students, providing effective, well documented and timely feedback, both formative and summative.  Provide pastoral support, recognising when to refer a student for further support.  Play a key role in the delivery and support of an excellent student learning experience at HWUM 

• Develop the level of subject expertise in line with latest development in research, and ensure these developments are reflected in teaching materials and methods.   

• Work collaboratively with colleagues in Malaysia, at other campuses, and with external networks both for the exchange of information, to share learning, and to form relationships for future collaboration.     

All HWUM staff endeavours will embody our shared values of: Inspire, Collaborate, Belong, and Celebrate.  

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post and its general responsibilities. Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities and requirements evolve.