Assistant Professor in Computer Science

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia seeks academics with Computer Science teaching experience, ideally in Data Science or Software Engineering, to develop new postgraduate programs. Key responsibilities include teaching, assessment, curriculum development, and research while collaborating across campuses. Essential requirements are a PhD in Computer Science and fluency in English.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Develop new postgraduate degrees, and relevant courses and materials in appropriate formats.

• This section details the attributes e.g. skills, knowledge/qualifications and competencies which are required in order to undertake the full remit of the role.
• 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.
• 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.
• PhD in Computer Science or other related computing disciplines
• Industry experience in related fields
• Minimum 3 years teaching or training experience.
• Clear communicator with good presentation skills and ability to explain concepts well.
• More than 5 years’ experience teaching in higher education (Computer Science discipline).
• Ability to deliver and teach computing courses such as Programming, Software Engineering, Database Management, Algorithm Design.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Able to operate within Heriot Watt University Malaysia and liaise closely with other campuses.
• Familiarity with programming and algorithms.
• An ability to apply knowledge acquired from research into teaching materials and methods.
• Willingness and potential to identify and develop independent/collaborative portfolio of research.
• Familiarity with Java, Python, UML, SQL.