Assistant Professor of Computer Science & Data Science Education

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 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.