Assistant Professor in Computer Science (Part Time)

Assistant Professor in Computer Science (Part Time)

The Heriot-Watt Global College is the academic unit for the Bachelor Degree Accelerator Foundation Programme in Edinburgh, Foundation Programme in Malaysia and Degree Entry Programme in Dubai.

The Foundation programme in Malaysia is a programme of study to prepare school leavers for undergraduate degree programmes. The foundation programme is designed to develop the students' subject knowledge and skills including writing skills, academic English, and assessment and examination techniques.

The University offers a Foundation in Science and a Foundation in Business with intakes in January, April, July and September.

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is seeking to recruit enthusiastic academics with experience of teaching in Higher Education, at the Foundation Programme and/or Undergraduate levels. Successful candidates will also be expected to develop strong links to colleagues at the Scottish campuses to deliver high quality learning and teaching, and to contribute to the continued development of the programmes offered to students. Academic staff may also contribute to degree programmes in a variety of Schools. Post holders will be expected to have a broad knowledge of a range of topics within the sphere of their chosen discipline.

The role will be based at the University's campus in Putrajaya, the administrative capital of Malaysia. 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 and assessment duties for Computing courses and support colleagues in the delivery of courses and other activities in the Foundation in Science and Foundation in Business programmes at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia.
• Develop relevant materials in appropriate formats for the above programme. 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. Support the accreditation processes of the MQA.
• 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 and living 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.
• Undertake a proactive role in promoting and marketing the University, ensuring the effective recruitment of students and the achievement of recruitment targets. Play a full role in Open Days and other student recruitment events.
• Undertake administrative tasks associated with programme planning, preparation for examination boards and progression boards, etc, as instructed. Participate in relevant committees.
• Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) and participate in staff development activities.

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

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computing/IT or relevant area
• Masters degree in Computing/IT or relevant area

Experience

• 5 years teaching experience in higher education, preferably inclusive of experience at Foundation or pre-university level in the relevant subject
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Ability to apply student-centred learning pedagogies and use of technology in teaching delivery
• Knowledge of Java, web development and SQL.

Special Factors (if applicable)

• Demonstrates both professional and personal integrity.

Essential Criteria – these are attributes without which a candidate would not be able to undertake the full remit of the role. Applicants who do not clearly demonstrate in their application that they possess the essential requirements will normally be eliminated at the short listing stage.

Desirable Criteria – these are attributes which would be useful for the candidate to hold. When shortlisting, these criteria will be considered when more than one applicant meets the essential criteria.

Application Process

Applications should be submitted to the Careers system.

Applications must be submitted by 26 January 2025. If you are not contacted by the selection committee by 31 January 2025 then please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

The University is committed to equality of opportunity.