Senior Teaching Fellow: Computer Science/Software Engineering (Bahrain) (680250)

University of Strathclyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international university is seeking a qualified individual to teach BSc (Hons) Computer Science and Software Engineering courses at its Bahrain campus. The role involves designing course materials, teaching, and mentoring junior colleagues. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background and relevant experience in programming and computer science theory. The university encourages applications from diverse candidates and focuses on equality in its community. Closing date: 10 October 2025.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge in programming languages and software engineering practices.
• Experience in teaching theoretical computer science concepts.
• Ability to guide junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of Computer Science and Software Engineering programmes.
• Develop course materials and teach programs.
• Support students in their academic journey.

Skills

Programming (Java, Python, Haskell, C, PHP, JavaScript, SQL)

Theoretical computer science

Computer architecture

Professional issues in computing

Databases

Computer networks

Cyber security

Web and mobile app development

Artificial Intelligence and data analytics

Education

Good Honours degree

PhD in relevant area or equivalent professional experience

Job description

Overview

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University of Strathclyde, Bahrain (Work location: Manama, Bahrain)

Be part of a vibrant community that celebrates over 200 years of academic excellence, world-class research, and impactful innovation. Located in the dynamic Bahrain Bay, the University of Strathclyde, Bahrain, offers the same high standards of academic excellence and pioneering research that our Glasgow, UK campus is renowned for.

We currently provide eight undergraduate programs in Engineering, Science, and Business, with future phases set to expand our offerings in research and innovation. As a leading international technological university, our mission, inspired by our founding principle as 'a place of useful learning,' is to make a positive difference in the lives of our students, society, and the world.

Since 1995, we have been delivering MBA teaching at our international centre in Bahrain. Now, in partnership with S Eleven Educational, we are proud to expand our activities to create an Innovation, Research, and Education Hub.

The opportunity

You will play a central role in leading the design and delivery of our BSc (Hons) Computer Science and BSc (Hons) Software Engineering programmes on our Bahrain campus. We would love to hear from you if you have a good knowledge of computer science/software engineering as you will be expected to design/develop course materials, teach those programmes and guide more junior colleagues. Experience of teaching in one or more of the following areas is required:

• Programming (e.g. Java, Python, Haskell, C, PHP, JavaScript, SQL, and covering data structures and algorithms, concurrency, software architecture, design patterns)
• Theoretical computer science including quantitative methods (mathematical underpinnings), logic and complexity analysis
• Computer architecture and low-level assembly-language programming
• Professional issues in computing (ethics, regulatory frameworks such as data protection, etc)
• Databases
• Computer networks
• Cyber security
• Web and mobile app development
• Knowledge of and the ability to teach current practices/frameworks/tools used as part of software engineering within industry
• The use of technology within business
• Artificial Intelligence and data analytics

You will normally be expected to have a good Honours degree and PhD in a relevant area or equivalent professional experience, to enable you to lead the delivery of the Bahrain programmes and provide student support. You will also be expected to develop your knowledge of appropriate teaching methods and good pedagogic practice.

The University of Strathclyde, Bahrain is a socially progressive institution that strives to ensure equality of opportunity and celebrates the diversity of its student and staff community. Strathclyde is people-oriented and collaborative, offering supportive working culture with a deep commitment to our equality and diversity.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.

Contacts and deadlines

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Martin Halvey, Head of Department, Computer and Information Sciences ([e-mail]).

Please note: Applicants who have previously submitted their candidacy for this position are advised not to reapply.

Closing date: 10 October 2025

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