Job Description

Job Purpose:

The selected candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality instruction to students at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. This role involves contributing to the delivery, design,development, and review of the curriculum for courses related to Robotics.

Key Relationships

Internal: University Employees, Artan Group Employees in general External: Students, Parents, Guardians, Families, etc Supervision Received from: President; Vice President, Academic Affairs, Departmental Heads

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching and Curriculum Development

Deliver high-quality teaching within the computer science curriculum, adapting to learners' need and professional standards. Design, develop, and review programs collaboratively, ensuring innovative approaches are applied. Prepare and distribute course materials, schemes of work, and other essential documents through the university's information systems before course commencement.

Student Support and Assessment

Provide academic tutorials for feedback on progress and formative guidance to enhance student performance. Maintain records of student attendance, progress, and assessment in line with university procedures. Conduct assessment and internal verification in accordance with awarding body requirements and internal quality assurance procedures.

Professional Development and Research

Stay updated with research in the computer science and artificial intelligence fields, contributing to university research programs. Attending and contributing to staff development and training events to maintain and update professional knowledge.

Health and Safety

Adhere to and assist in maintaining high standards of health and safety across the university.

Course Promotion and Industry Engagement

Actively contribute to the promotion, management, and development of courses, including short courses driven by market or local/national needs. Participate in marketing events, seminars, and workshops, and handle course enquiries and recruitment efforts. Assist with finding and monitoring work experience placements, ensuring quality links between students, employers, and the university.

Behavioural and Learning Environment Standards

Assist in ensuring adherence to expected standards of student behaviour. Embed opportunities within learning activities to improve students' technical skills in engineering. Utilise Information Learning Technology (ILT) to enhance the working and learning environment.

Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement

Regularly evaluate courses through staff and student feedback. Implement and monitor self-assessment processes for continuous quality improvement in teaching and learning standards.

University Service and Compliance

Participate in the university's appraisal and review processes. Adhere to the university's Equality and Diversity Policy and Environmental Policies. Undertake other duties as assigned, within the scope of the position.

Reporting and Accountability:

The role is accountable to the Vice President of Academic Affairs for teaching allocations and performance. Expected to work under the strategic guidance of both the President and Vice President of Academic Affairs, aligning educational delivery with the institution's goals.

Skills:

Commitment to Innovation:

A strong desire to be part of an exciting venture, with a readiness to contribute to the strategic plan through high-quality teaching, research, and reflective practice.

Professional Communication:

Ability to communicate effectively with senior education professionals.

Technical Proficiency:

We will need teaching expertise for:

COM760 - MSc AI Module: AI and Robotics

include:

ROS Noetic

running on

Ubuntu 20.04

Installed within a

VirtualBox VM

For the

Intelligent Robotics

module, candidates are expected to have experience with:

MATLAB

WEBOTS

simulator
Teaching delivery hours:

MSc AI - Robotics and AI:

5 hours per week, total 60 hours

BEng AI - Intelligent Robotics:

5 hours per week, total 60 hours

The following courses are:

Learning Management Systems:

Competence in using Blackboard and other learning management systems to enhance student learning experiences.

Assessment Development:

Capability to develop assessments for BTEC and Ulster students, ensuring alignment with learning outcomes and academic standards.

Relationship Building:

Ability to establish and maintain positive teacher-learner relationships, fostering an engaging and supportive classroom environment.

Cross-Cultural Communication:

Understanding of and sensitivity to the challenges associated with maintaining strong cross-cultural, interpersonal, and relational interactions.

Communication Skills:

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and effectively.

Team Collaboration:

A strong team player who collaborates effectively with colleagues to achieve shared goals and enhance the educational experience for students.

Qualifications:

Educational Background:

Preference will be given to candidates possessing a Ph.D. in Robotics or Engineering or Computer Science, with a specialization in Robotics from an accredited institution.

Professional Expertise:

Ideal candidates should demonstrate a deep understanding of Robotics. Applicants should be actively engaged in research, displaying their contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the field of Computer Science.

Language Proficiency:

Candidates must be native speakers of English or possess a minimum valid IELTS score of 7.5 in the Academic category to ensure high levels of communication proficiency.

Experience:

Teaching Experience:

Proven experience teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels is required, displaying the ability to engage and educate students across a spectrum of academic stages.

BTEC Program Knowledge:

Prior working knowledge of BTEC programs offered by Pearson is advantageous, indicating familiarity with vocational qualifications.

Industry Experience:

Applicants should have a notable portfolio of industry experience in addition to their teaching credentials, demonstrating practical applications of their academic expertise.

International Education Background:

Prior work experience within a UK-style higher education environment is necessary, indicating adaptability to and understanding of educational models prevalent in the UK. Demonstrated job experience at a university in the United Kingdom, Western Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, or Canada is preferable, reflecting a broad understanding of diverse educational contexts. Previous work experience in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region is preferred, suggesting familiarity with the educational landscape and cultural nuances of this area.

How to apply:

Interested individuals are encouraged to complete the CUQ Online Application Form :

https://careers.artanholding.com/city-university-applications/

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Questions may be addressed to: Lotessa Diaz

For more information regarding City University Qatar, please visit www.cuq-ulster.edu.qa

Job Type: Full-time

Application Deadline: 31/12/2025