Assistant Professor in Computer Science

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Putrajaya; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia seeks an enthusiastic academic to teach Computer Science and contribute to the development of new postgraduate degrees. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality learning, creating curricula, and building research links with UK and Dubai campuses.

You will lead course delivery, mentor students, and contribute to research activities while ensuring an excellent student learning experience at HWUM in Putrajaya.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science or related computing disciplines.
• Industry experience in related fields.
• Minimum 3 years teaching or training experience.
• More than 5 years’ experience teaching in higher education (Computer Science).
• Ability to deliver and teach computing courses such as Programming, Software Engineering, Database Management, Algorithm Design.

Responsibilities

• Undertake teaching, assessment setting and marking on academic programmes.
• Develop new postgraduate degrees, and relevant courses and materials in appropriate formats.
• Contribute to content, design and delivery of curriculum with international collaboration.
• Mentor and supervise students with timely feedback and pastoral support.
• Work with colleagues across Malaysia and international campuses to deliver high-quality learning and teaching.

Skills

Fluent English

Programming & algorithms

Java

Python

UML

SQL

Research-informed teaching

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related computing disciplines

Job description

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is seeking to recruit enthusiastic academics with experience of teaching Computer Science, ideally with a background in Data Science and/or Software Engineering. Successful candidates will be additionally expected to build research over time.

The School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is seeking to launch new postgraduate degrees, so a key remit of a successful candidate will be to lead the development of new programmes and courses for the Malaysia campus while developing strong links to colleagues at the UK and Dubai campuses to deliver high quality learning and teaching, to contribute to the continued development of the programmes offered to students, and to develop research in association with the Academic Schools in the UK.

Programmes will be delivered in English and so fluency in English is essential. An induction programme will be delivered to all new academic staff on Heriot-Watt's standards and values, and to give practical experience on preparation, delivery and assessment of teaching.The role will be based at the University's campus in Putrajaya, the administrative capital of Malaysia.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

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.

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

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.

Person Specification

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.

Education & Qualifications

PhD in Computer Science or other related computing disciplines

Industry experience in related fields

Experience

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.

Competencies, Skills and Knowledge

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.

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.

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.

The University is committed to equality of opportunity.

Heriot-Watt University is a global research-led institution with five campuses in the UK, Dubai, and Malaysia. Founded in Edinburgh in 1821 as the world’s first mechanics institute, it gained university status by Royal Charter in 1966.

For over 200 years our pioneering research and education has made a positive impact on the global stage. We continue to push new frontiers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Business and Design.

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, established in 2012 in Putrajaya, offers quality British education in Southeast Asia with programmes in business, engineering, actuarial science, data science, and psychology.

Heriot-Watt University is a global research-led institution with five campuses in the UK, Dubai, and Malaysia. Founded in Edinburgh in 1821 as the world’s first mechanics institute, it gained university status by Royal Charter in 1966.

For over 200 years our pioneering research and education has made a positive impact on the global stage. We continue to push new frontiers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Business and Design.

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, established in 2012 in Putrajaya, offers quality British education in Southeast Asia with programmes in business, engineering, actuarial science, data science, and psychology.