Assistant Professor in Computing Science

UGLASGOW SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UGLASGOW SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. seeks an Assistant Professor in Computing Science to deliver teaching across CPD, undergraduate and postgraduate levels at UGS. The role includes scholarship, course development and taking on administrative duties to support Singapore activities.

The post is based at the SIT Punggol campus with occasional UK visits for induction and development. A strong track record in teaching and a PhD in computing science are essential.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in a relevant discipline
• PhD or equivalent in computing science with development in a similar role
• Experience teaching programming, software engineering, ML, IoT, data analytics, algorithms
• Up-to-date knowledge of teaching, learning and assessment practices
• Experience teaching in listed areas and/or related subjects
• Evidence of innovation in teaching methods
• Willingness to work in Singapore and obtain residency permissions

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, organising, delivering and assessing undergraduate teaching in computing science and engineering at UGS
• Collaborate with Glasgow colleagues and partners to ensure coherent degree delivery
• Participate in assessment processes and provide timely feedback
• Supervise and oversee student projects
• Contribute to the Overseas Immersion Programme at the Glasgow campus
• Engage in SoTL and disseminate teaching scholarship
• Develop joint teaching projects with Glasgow and Singapore
• Disseminate SoTL through journals and conferences
• Engage in professional development and external activities
• Contribute to administrative and management duties as allocated

Skills

Teaching experience

Team leadership

Workload management

Communication

Problem solving

Administrative duties

Strategic contribution

Commitment to quality teaching

SoTL dissemination

Publications/Conference presentations

Education

Honours degree in a relevant discipline

PhD or equivalent in computing science

Experience teaching programming, software engineering, ML, IoT, data analytics, algorithms

Tools

None

Job description

Assistant Professor in Computing Science (Singapore)

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

SCHOOL OF COMPUTING SCIENCE

Learning, Teaching and Scholarship

Gade7/8

Competitive Salary

Job Purpose

Full-time position in Singapore to deliver teaching in Computing Science programmes at CPD, undergraduate and postgraduate levels offered by the University of Glasgow (through the University of Glasgow Singapore(UGS)); to engage in scholarship in order to contribute to the advancement of the discipline and/or its teaching practice at course, degree programme, school, institution, profession and national levels; and, to undertake administrative and management tasks associated with University of Glasgow Singapore activities. The required areas of expertise for this position are:

1. Object-oriented and secure programming, including languages such as Java and Rust
2. Artificial intelligence and deep learning, including AI security, governance and ethics
3. Leadership and management of industry-oriented software engineering (SE), AI and cybersecurity student team projects

UGS is a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Glasgow. Its mission is to:

• deliver undergraduate Honours degree programmes to the same high standard as those of University of Glasgow in the UK for a high quality education that equips students for a lifetime career as leaders in industry and commerce

• provide PhD and professional development training in support of industry in Singapore

• develop research and development collaboration with industry and other organisations in Singapore

• engage with the research community in Singapore and developing links with research groups on the Glasgow campus

• establish and promote its multidisciplinary research portfolio in an international context and fully engage with societal changes as identified by major international funding bodies.

This post is based at the Punggol campus of SIT in Singapore and from time to time, you may be required to work at a different campus. There is a requirement to visit the UK annually for induction and personal development activities as appropriate.

Note: This job description is for the ‘Learning, Teaching and Scholarship’ track.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Take a leading role in the planning, organisation, delivery and assessment of undergraduate teaching activities in computing science and engineering within UGS, in a manner that supports an enhanced student learning experience.

2. Collaborate with colleagues at the University of Glasgow and partner(s) to ensure coherent delivery of the degree programmes at UGS.

3. Participate fully in assessment and examination processes using a variety of methods, as appropriate, and provide feedback to students that is relevant, timely and supports learning.

4. Supervise and oversee individual and team student projects.

5. Contribute as appropriate to the Overseas Immersion Programme (OIP) taught at the Glasgow campus during the summer.

6. Engagement in scholarship: attendance and participation in seminars / conferences within subject area and in relation to teaching practice. Ensuring that teaching practices are of the highest standard relative to international best practices.

7. Work with colleagues in Glasgow and Singapore to develop joint teaching and learning projects and to secure the funding required to underpin the long‑term growth of teaching and learning innovation.

8. Disseminate scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) through publications in journals and presentations at national and international conferences, enhancing the reputation of the University of Glasgow Singapore.

9. Engage in professional development activities as appropriate and in external academic and professional activities to enhance the reputation of the University of Glasgow Singapore.

10. Contribute to the administrative and management duties of the University of Glasgow Singapore, as allocated by the UGS Director and/or the UGS Computing Science Programme Director.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

A1 A good Honours degree in a relevant discipline

A2 PhD, or the equivalent professional qualifications and experience in computing science with previous personal development in a similar or related role(s)

A3 Experience in teaching courses in Programming, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, IoT, Data Analytics, Algorithms and Programming

A4 Comprehensive and up to date knowledge of developments in teaching, learning and assessment practices

A5 Experience in teaching in the areas of expertise listed above and/or related subject areas

A6 Evidence of innovation in teaching methods

A7 Willingness to work in Singapore to deliver this role, subject to working and residency permissions.

Skills

Essential:

C1 Proven track‑record of effective teaching at undergraduate and/or taught postgraduate level

C2 Excellent team leadership skills including demonstrable supervisory skills

C3 Appropriate workload/time/project/budget/people management skills

C4 Excellent interpersonal skills including team working and a collegiate approach

C5 Excellent communication skills (oral and written) in appropriate range of contexts

C6 Strong problem solving skills including a flexible and pragmatic approach

C7 Ability and willingness to take on appropriate administrative duties within UGS

C8 Ability to provide strategic contribution within UGS and at School level

C9 A commitment to high quality teaching practices

C10 Ability to disseminate conceptual and complex ideas to a wide variety of audiences to promote understanding

Desirable:

D1 Experience and specialist knowledge in innovative approaches to assessment and feedback in HE

Experience

Essential:

E1 A demonstrable, excellent teaching track record

E2 Experience of developing and maintaining innovative teaching practices

E3 Experience in designing and developing undergraduate and/or postgraduate taught courses

E4 An excellent track record of performing administrative duties in a HE institution

E5 Track record of student supervision

Job Features

Dimensions

1. Undertake teaching in accordance with the University of Glasgow Singapore workload.

2. Organise and mark student assessments (coursework and examinations).

3. Supervise and assess individual and team student projects.

4. In collaboration with colleagues, develop plans for SoTL and submit appropriate grant proposals.

5. Publication of papers in relevant leading international journals and presentations at conferences.

6. Administrative tasks as assigned by the UGS Director and/or UGS Computing Science Programme Director.

Planning and Organising

1. Weekly/monthly/annually – planning and preparation of taught courses.

2. Weekly/monthly – SoTL activities of self or research staff.

3. Monthly/annually SoTL grant application writing and submission with colleagues.

4. Plan and organise administrative duties on an ongoing basis.

5. Reactive – daily queries from students/staff.

6. Effective organisational skills to manage time and to prioritise appropriately teaching, SoTL and administrative duties.

Decision Making

1. Manage curricula, intended learning outcomes, course content and assessment methods for undergraduate courses.

2. Plan grant submissions supporting inquiry on teaching and learning, including development of collaborative activities.

3. Choice of journals, conferences and other media for dissemination of SoTL outcomes.

4. Prioritise own work.

5. External involvement including collaborations, refereeing applications and papers, journal editorships

Internal/External Relationships

Internal

1. UGS Director and/or UGS Computing Science Programme Director for exchange of information, learning and teaching strategy and research strategy.

2. Academic colleagues for information exchange to facilitate teaching and learning innovation.

3. Undergraduate students – to enhance student learning.

4. Administrative staff within both UGS and partner organisation(s) for exchange of information relating to student progress and support, etc.

External

6. Staff at partner organisation(s) for information exchange to facilitate effective teaching and to support students.

7. Academics at other universities or organisations to develop and maintain national and international collaborations.

8. Funding bodies and industry to maximise potential for funding scholarship and teaching innovation.

9. Scientific, educational or professional organisations to maintain external links and undertake professional activities.

Problem Solving

1. Act as a first point of contact for problems/enquiries from undergraduate on issues relating to taught courses and individual projects.

2. Academic research, experimental design and associated problem solving.

Standard Terms & Conditions

Assistant Professor: Competitive salary will commensurate with experience and agreed on appointment.

Enquiries can be directed to the Director of University of Glasgow (Singapore), Prof Cindy Goh (@glasgow.ac.uk) or the Programme Director of Computing Science, Associate Prof Chee Kiat Seow (@glasgow.ac.uk)

The successful candidate will be employed by UGlasgow Singapore Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary company of the University of Glasgow.