At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and assess undergraduate courses in Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering across international campuses.
- Company: Heriot-Watt University, a leader in engineering education with a global reach.
- Benefits: 33 days annual leave, competitive salary, and opportunities for international travel.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with excellent career development and diversity commitment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and inspire the next generation of engineers while travelling internationally.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering; teaching experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 47389 - 58225 £ per year.
Directorate: School of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Contract: Full Time (1 FTE), Open Ended
Salary: Grade 8 – £47,389 – £58,225 per annum
Salary and Benefits: 33 days annual leave, plus 9 bank holidays for all full time staff.
Location and Travel: Based at the Edinburgh campus, with collaboration with our overseas campuses in Dubai and Malaysia. Expected to travel to China and Kazakhstan to deliver and support teaching.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Deliver, support and assess teaching undergraduate courses in Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering as part of Joint Educational Programmes in China, Kazakhstan and other international sites, and in Edinburgh.
- Carry out coursework and examination marking and undertake associated course administration duties.
- Liaise with relevant academic staff in EPS and carry out course‑related administrative tasks.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- A good first degree in Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering or closely related discipline.
- Previous experience of teaching in Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Experience of organising course material and/or delivery in Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering.
- Demonstrated initiative in teaching and scholarship.
- Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues across campuses and international partners.
- International travel will be required.
- Excellent team‑working, communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work to deadlines.
Desirable:
- A higher degree (MSc/PhD) in Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering or a cognate discipline.
- Experience with transnational education programmes.
- Experience in web‑based learning, e.g. virtual learning environments such as Canvas, and other educational technology.
- Appropriate academic or industrial experience in an Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering environment.
- Evidence of engagement with industry.
Contact: Dr Adnan Ilyas – a.ilyas@hw.ac.uk, Dr Jonathan Swingler – j.swingler@hw.ac.uk
How to Apply: Please submit via the Heriot‑Watt online recruitment system: Cover letter describing your interest and suitability for the post. Full CV. Applications can be submitted until midnight on Sunday 12th July 2026. We anticipate interviews to commence w/c 27th July 2026.
Equal Opportunities: Heriot‑Watt University is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to the creation of an environment in which individuals are selected, trained, promoted, appraised and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities. Equality and diversity are all about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all. Heriot‑Watt University values diversity across our University community and welcomes applications from all sectors of society, particularly from underrepresented groups.
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