Assistant Professor In Computer Science

UAE, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

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Assistant Professor Computer Science Grade 7 Fulltime, Open Ended Dubai Campus
Purpose of the role The School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences (MACS) at Heriot-Watt University Dubai is seeking to make a further full-time appointment of an Assistant Professor in computer science. This post has arisen due to the continued expansion of the Computer Science programmes. The successful candidate will be required to deliver and assess computer science courses at the University\'s Dubai Campus as well as being research active in their particular area of expertise. In addition, the position will require the undertaking of basic administrative duties, involvement in student recruitment activities and the supervision of student projects and dissertations. The successful applicant will hold a PhD in Computer Science. Previous teaching experience is essential. Programmes will be delivered in English and so fluency in English is also essential.
Skills and Requirements Essential
  • PhD in Computer Science
  • Relevant teaching experience at H.E. level
  • Experience of working at a British university or experience of delivering British university programmes in other countries.
  • Ability to teach and supervise topics in a wide range of computer science / data science subjects.
  • Be research active in their area of expertise.
  • Excellent spoken, written, and understanding of English.
  • Relevant team-working and interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to work flexibly and carry out teaching activities in the evenings and weekends.
Desirable
  • The ability to take up the appointment in December 2024
  • An ability to identify and develop opportunities for personal and collective research.
  • Teaching/research experience in one or more of the following areas
    • Games Programming.
    • 3D Graphics and Animation. Biologically Inspired Computation

Heriot-Watt University Values With a history dating back to 1821, Heriot-Watt University has established a reputation for world-class teaching and professionally relevant, leading-edge research, which has made it one of the top UK universities for business and industry. We are a vibrant, forward-looking university, well known for the quality of our degrees with employers actively seeking out our graduates. Heriot-Watt is also Scotland\'s international university with an unsurpassed international in-country presence. We deliver degree programmes to circa 30,000 students in 143 countries around the world, have a further overseas campus in Dubai and boast the largest international student cohort in Scotland. At Heriot-Watt we\'ve created an environment that nurtures innovation and leadership - where our researchers, staff and students can realise their potential and develop their ambitions. We are proud of our collegiate atmosphere and integrated teaching and research approach which has helped to build a community of committed academics and highly motivated students. Our focus on careers delivers results and we\'ve an excellent reputation for graduate employability. In addition to the Edinburgh campus, we currently have campuses in the Scottish Borders, Orkney, Dubai and Malaysia. For all of our campuses we aim to provide stimulating, supportive environments conducive to effective learning and research, where staff and students can excel. At Heriot-Watt, we have an established set of values that help us to nurture innovation and leadership, and show our commitment to continuous improvement and development in all our activities. Our values describe our deeply held beliefs and our community spirit. They characterise not only how we are as a higher education institution but also frame how we want to be. Our values are:
  • Belong
  • Collaborate
  • Inspire
  • Celebrate
As learning, living and working institution, we use our values as the building blocks of how we go about doing our work and how we each conduct ourselves as members of Heriot-Watt University. They represent what binds us together as a University community and help us to become the best at what we do. For full details on our University, please view our website https://www.hw.ac.uk/about.htm
\xc3\xa2\xe2\x82\xac\xcb\x9cHow to Apply\' Interested applicants must submit via the Heriot-Watt on-line recruitment system a Cover letter describing their interest and suitability for the post and an updated CV. At Heriot Watt we are passionate about our values and look to them to connect our people globally and to help us collaborate and celebrate our success through working together. Our research programmes can deliver real world impact which is achieved through the diversity of our international community and the recognition of creative talent that connects our global team. Our flourishing community will give you the freedom to challenge and to bring your enterprising mind and to help our partners with solutions that can be applied now and in the future. Join us and Heriot Watt will provide you with a platform to thrive and work in a way that also helps you live your life in balance with well-being and inclusiveness at the heart of our global community. Learn more about our benefits here: Our Dubai Campus - Heriot-Watt University (hw.ac.uk) Heriot-Watt University Dubai is ( Commission for Academic Accreditation ) CAA Licensed; therefore, successful candidates will need to either provide terminal degrees attested from a UAE institution accredited by the CAA or if the degree is not from a UAE Institution, the candidate will need to have MoE (Ministry of Education) Equivalency. More info on attestation can be found here on the MoE website. The candidate is responsible for getting their degree attestations done and these should be completed within six months of joining.
The appointment is conditional upon successful completion of all Labour and Immigration formalities.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1668803
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    UAE, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
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