Assistant Professor - Computer Science (Global College)

at  Heriot Watt University

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION:

• Degree in a relevant discipline
• Experience of teaching Computer Science at Secondary, Foundation or Undergraduate level.
• Teaching experience within the British Education system.
• Effective student Engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues as part of a team.Ability to set and monitor quality standards.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION:

• Teaching qualification.
• Masters in relevant discipline.
• Teaching experience within the Scottish Education system.
• Experience of course/programme level management.
• Experience of developing innovative learning via VLEAbility to develop academic leadership at course /programme level.

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

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and deliver engaging Computer Science curriculum for students, ensuring alignment with academic standards and educational objectives.
• Utilise a variety of instructional strategies and resources to accommodate diverse learning styles and promote student engagement and understanding.
• Assess student progress through assignments, exams, projects, and other forms of evaluation, providing constructive feedback and support for individual growth.
• Attend and contribute to Course Boards and Assessment Boards as appropriate.
• Contribute to the administration associated with the course delivery.
• Participate in external engagement activities for the Global College.
• Stay informed about current trends, developments, and best practices in Computer Science education, participating in professional development activities and conferences as appropriate.
  Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes respect, collaboration, and a passion for learning.
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  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. Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities and requirements evolve.